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How do I do something special for my best friend?

Ebony Eubanks, MSW, ACSW, CAMS-II
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Ebony Eubanks is a Therapist, and Founder and CEO of Peaceful Living Counseling and Professional Services of Philadelphia, PA and in Hockessin, DE. With over a decade of experience providing counseling and coaching to individuals, couples, and groups, she specializes in depression, anxiety, couples work, life guidance coaching, and anger management. Ebony holds a Master’s in Social Work from Temple University and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is a Certified Anger Management Specialist-II, Level II trained Gottman Couples Therapist. and Certified Gestalt Therapist. Ebony also holds additional certifications in Advanced Clinician Training.

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Step out of the box and sign your friend and yourself up for an activity that neither of you have tried before. If it doesn't work out, you can both just laugh about it.

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How do you throw a surprise party successfully?

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Stefanie Chu-Leong is the Owner and Senior Event Planner for Stellify Events, an event management business based in the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Valley. Stefanie has over 15 years of event planning experience and specializes in large-scale events and special occasions. She has a BA in Marketing from San Francisco State University.

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To be successful, you will need to have help from another person who is also close to your friend so you can divide the responsibilities. This other person will be responsible for intermediating conversations with guests and people you don't know, while you deal with the logistics of the party. Every other guest should only know when and where to be, or you will risk leaks.

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What if she's coming home from camp?

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If your friend is coming home from camp, you can throw a surprise "Welcome Home" party at his/her house. To do this, get permission from both your and their parents, and invite some more friends if you choose. Add balloons, streamers, decorations, and banners for optimal effect. Bring some food and drinks too!

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What can I give my friend as a surprise if I don't have any money?

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Try making something! You don't always need to buy gifts! Try thinking of what your friend likes, and then look up DIY craft ideas.

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My BFF moved away three years ago. In three days I'm going to make a suprise visit by plane. Any ideas on how I can make it even more special?

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Balloons. Presents. Anything that shows how much you missed her.

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Are socks okay as a gift?

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They can be, if they're character socks or have some print/images/theme that your friend would appreciate.

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