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Prep your yard for the company cookout

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Company cookouts and barbecues are a great way to boost team morale. Hosting one at your own home can be a great way to cut costs, rather than renting out a park space. When you are inviting your coworkers over for an evening of team building at your own home, it is important to put out a good impression so your guests will be entertained and have a great night. Check out these five products to get your yard ready for guests!

Wow your guests with home-grown vegetables! This convenient gardening kit comes with a step-by-step guide to help you grow the perfect produce. It includes all the supplies you need to get started: seeds, planting pots, potting soil and plant markers. Once you have grown your produce, you can show off your success by cooking with the food you grew yourself!
$20 from Amazon

A hammock is an easy way to add an element of relaxation to your yard! People will be able to sit and swing in it, which can make them more comfortable and sociable. These durable hammock straps can hold up to 500 pounds thanks to reinforced stitching, which prevents fraying or tears.
$13 from Amazon $27 from Walmart

Light up your yard with these universal light stakes! The fastener holds any size bulb, making installation easy. They can be used to line your patio and pathways, making sure your guests have clear visibility of walkways at night. These stakes will keep any size light strand pointed upwards for a neat, uniform look!
$32 from Amazon

Create some friendly coworker competition with a game of badminton, volleyball or pickleball with this adjustable net. The three different heights make it easy to convert this net into whatever your game needs may be. The heavy poles eliminate any need for stakes or weights, making this net portable and easy to store when not in use!
$0 from Amazon

Games are a great team building exercise! Have employees compete to see who can catch the ring on the hook the most times, or divide into teams and see which department can score highest. For added incentive, add a prize — maybe the losing team must buy the winning team lunch, or bring them coffee for a week. This compact game has easy installation and is easy for anyone to play!
$0 from Amazon

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Hosting a company event does not have to be too stressful. While inviting your coworkers over to your home may seem daunting, chances are they are just looking to have a fun night bonding with the people they work with. Make sure everyone has a great night in an enjoyable atmosphere with these five upgrades for your yard! Play some games, relax outside, enjoy some delicious food and have a great night bonding with your coworkers!

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