as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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create a shopping list for a 4-person birthday party.
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the shopping list should include: 
· balloons
· gift wrapping paper 
· candles 
· celebration cards 
· baking ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, eggs)
· cake decoration supplies 
· ice cream 
· snacks (nuts, popcorn, pretzels, chips) 
· soft drinks 
· pinata 
· platters 
· plates, cups, cutlery 
· table cloths 
· goody bags 
· party favors 
· 4 birthday presents 
· 4 birthday cards.
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