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Decide on all the required tasks, from food preparation to decorations, and divide and conquer.\u00a0 Write all the dates on a calendar so that everyone knows when to get their jobs complete.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Use the internet to send invitations.\u00a0\u00a0 Both <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evite.com\/\">www.evite.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paperlesspost.com\/\">www.paperlesspost.com<\/a> offer ways to invite your guests.\u00a0\u00a0 This inexpensive solution offers your guests the ease of response and keeps costs down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The little things can make a difference. Get your playlist ready on your ipod and gather new scented candles for the kitchen and bath. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Food is an important part of the fun. Keep it simple with easy recipes and ready made goodies.\u00a0 Fresh simple ingredients make it healthy too!\u00a0 Prepared hummus and veggie chips, cheese squares, and fruit make for yummy summer treats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Get prepared ahead of time.\u00a0 Shop a week in advance of your party. Work backwards a day for set up of tables and decorations.\u00a0 Prepare your goodies a day ahead and refrigerate or freeze.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The best part of keeping things simple is that YOU get to enjoy the party!\u00a0 It is the real reason to gather people together.\u00a0 Greet your guests as they arrive and encourage them to mingle and\u00a0help themselves to goodies.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0In the end, enlist a clean up crew so you are not the only one finishing up with the trash and dishes. 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