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" It&amp;#039;s time to gear up for the holiday party mayhem to come\u2014especially if you&amp;#039;re throwing one. But, don&amp;#039;t worry: Even though you&amp;#039;ll have to put in a bit of prep work, the next few days will kick-start the fun. Follow the pointers below for planning your get-together quickly and successfully. (Note: If you&amp;#039;re not throwing one, feel free to take these few days to relax.)   Like what you see? Subscribe to our Organizing &amp;amp;amp; Decorating newsletter to receive weekly holiday planning checklists.   Week 9: Party Week!   Compile Music Make a CD or MP3 list to play.   Tidy Up Pretend you&amp;#039;re a guest and walk from the street into your home, and use the bathroom. Clean and straighten accordingly.   Set Up the Furniture Two days before the party, set up the buffet, silverware and furniture.   Do Pre-Party Shopping With your Pre- Party Shopping List, head to the store. Stick to your list (unless you find sale items you can easily swap into your menu). Warning: This is a key moment for overspending. Don&amp;#039;t give in to fancy hors d&amp;#039;oeuvres!   Cook The day before the party, hit the kitchen. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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