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We skipped the expensive birthday venue. Our muddy backyard was better for 90 kids.

I skipped the expensive birthday venue and invited all of my son's friends to our home.

We skipped the expensive birthday venue. Our muddy backyard was better for 90 kids.

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I skipped the expensive birthday venue and invited all of my son's friends to our home.

I skipped the expensive birthday venue and invited all of my son's friends to our home. It turned into our favorite party yet.

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