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"When setting up seating think of the stadium," says Jeanne Benedict, party expert for Celebrations.com. "Some people will sit on the floor, some on the couch and some on stools behind the couch." Ample seating is essential. When fans aren't standing up and launching their bricks at the TV they'll need a place to park it.
Decorating for a big game party is all about team colors, says Benedict. "It can be as simple as cocktail napkins or you can go all out and get throw pillows," she says. The important part is setting a tone so guests know exactly which team you're rooting for. PillowsandPillows.com carries throws in any color you could imagine, from Bronco orange to Panther blue.
Before bringing out the team colors though you should clear away the clutter and hide the valuables. "Know your crowd," says Karen Bussen, entertaining expert and author of Simple Stunning Parties at Home. "Sometimes people get a little too excited." To help satisfy fans' need to be destructive, provide them with these throwable but completely harmless sponge bricks.
If you want your seating to celebrate your favorite team pick up a handful of these team beanbags available at Wal-Mart.com. Give the bigger fans chairs and let the little ones plop down on top of these.
Tailgating is the key to getting the crowd excited and even though you're taking in the big game at home you can still party like a true tailgater. Cornhole, a bean bag tossing game popular with the tailgating set, is played inside just as easily as in the parking lot. If anyone decides to throw a ball around though, you'll want to kindly direct them to that patch of grass behind the house.
One of the most important parts of any party is the food and at football parties, more so. "Comfort foods, spicy foods and foods that are easy to eat with your hands are the way to go," says Bussen. Benedict suggests matching the food you serve with your team colors. If you're a Giants fan you could set out bowls of blue M&Ms. If you're a Packers fan you could whip up a green dip and slice a few yellow peppers. Serve it all on a team-colored tray and show everyone that your level of commitment knows no bounds.
Game day drinks can also take on team personality. "Try an interesting microbrew produced where your favorite team is from," suggests Bussen. Serve the brews in icy glass mugs to bring the sports bar feel to your living room.
Food and beverages at football bashes tend to be consumed everywhere except for the table. Help direct your guests to the best spots with crafty placemats. Benedict suggest picking up chalk cloth and cutting it into rectangles, allowing aspiring coaches to diagram plays while they eat their chili. If you want to go to the next level, make a tablecloth out of Astroturf and use mailbox numbers to create a mini-field.
Decorating the outside of your house is just as important as the inside. Not only will a dozen giant football balloons help get guests in the spirit, they'll make it virtually impossible for them to get lost. Once they arrive, toss your guests a glass marker and have them pep up your windows.
If your party allows fans of both teams to attend it may be wise to keep them separate. Pick up some tape, the same color as your team of course, and make a line down the middle of the room. If a fan crosses, he gets pummeled with foam bricks.
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You gotta be kidding. I would never allow my kids or their friends to watch football after most of the players have been in trouble either for murder, killing pit bull dogs, beating up their wife (girl friend) etc. My Father says he remembers when Football and Baseball were real sports with real people playing, not players who were pushed through school and cannot read or write. Just listen to them speak, they are ignorant people.
ReplyCasting stones are we? Seems to me the height of irony that you'd use the word ignorant to sum up one of the most ignorant posts I've seen. You're not going to allow your kids to watch football because of isolated incidents off the field, which you mistakenly attribute to 'most' of the players. You go check your facts on how many players are in the NFL and how many have had run ins and you'd see its a gross minority comparatively. Also, last but not least, if you don't plan on allowing your kids to watch footbal why would you read this article? Go clean the house.
Alice,
You need to get a life. What they have done outside the football field has nothing to do with the game. Both you & your father need some expert help. If you followed everything that went on you would not even be on the internet think about it GET A LIFE
Alice, you're kidding right? Most of the players are killing or murdering or using pitt bulls? Do you think there are only 3 players in the entire NFL? It's frightening to think that you have children who you can influence with your devastating ignorance. Please do the world a favor and start taking medication for those hallucinations you seem to be suffering...and let your children enjoy some football if they want. There are some very nice people involved with the game if you would only pull your head out of your *** and pay attention to what is really going on.
You're the ignorant one Alice!
Alice do you or your father know about the 1919 black sox world series fix ? Apparently not. Google it.
Football is a game. Your kids will understand that if they are informed by you. In every walk of life there are those who are not role models. Helping our kids understand the difference is your job. We can not keep them from being exposed to those who do not share our values. There are good people in all sports.
dear alice
if you think that football is bad.....think about priests
if you read the paper or watch the news....2 out 5 are
phedophiles.....knowing that do still go to church if you
believe in god.....or good footbal....you go to the game
which can be wreal good time for kids and you try it
You know Alice, I read some of the other comments you have been making on the message boards. Here's what I suggest. Go dig up your $250,000, and then jump in the hole and bury yourself. You are not really a smart woman and it is frightening that you have found a forum to share your particular brand of insanity. I urge everyone who looks at your ludicrous statements to take note of out the hatred you have (especially for the president) and to share their thoughts about what you could do to shut up. I have a suggestion, but this is a family board.
ALICE YOU MUST BE TALKING ABOUT YOUR KIDS(WHEN YOU MENTIONED, "YOUR KIDS"), MEANING IN THE FUTURE WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS, BECAUSE I CANNOT SEE YOU BEING OVER THE AGE OF 12 MAX!!!! OR YOUR MENTALITY DOESN'T EVEN REACH THAT. YOU ALSO TALK ABOUT YOUR DADDY, YOU ARE ONE SHELTERED LITTLE PRINCESS WITH NO EDUCATION OR STREET SMARTS TO MAKE COMMENTS LIKE THIS!!!!
You gotta be kidding me! Football is as American as it gets! What you're talking about is found on your local news- If the NFL has a problem with a player, it gets worked out, simple as that- We're talking about Marquee players here. If you wanna shelter your kid(s), thats cool- my opinion is they'll either rebel at some point, or they'll grow up to be puscillanimous. Just my thoughts!
Wow, thats a real nice attitude Alice. Hitler had the same attitude towards the Jews. What a great example your setting for your kds.
ReplyUMMM...I HAVE TO AGREE WITH ALICE ON THIS ONE, GUYS...YOU HAVE TO ADMIT-FOOTBALL AND SPORTS PERIOD, HAS BEEN ALL ABOUT CELEBRITIES AND POPULARITY ON WHO THEYRE GOING OUT WITH AND NOT HOW THEY PLAY THE GAME...IT HAS GOTTEN ALOT MORE "METEOKER"..AND SO MUCH HYPE ON THE NEGATIVE THINGS THEY DO..I WOULDNT SAY I DONT WATCH FOOTBAL CAUSE I LOVE THE GAME..BUT I NOW WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL BECAUSE THEY ARE TRYING SO HARD TO BECOME GREAT THAT THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THE MEDIA HYPE..ALICE ISNT ALL WRONG..MICHAEL VICK, IN MY OPINION, SHOULD BE PUT DOWN WITH THE DOGS HE KILLED..SO DON'T BE SO HARD ON HER COMPARING HER TO A DAMN HITLER..COME ON!
ReplyDon't forget that only the bad apples get the publicity. there are many good players in the nfl who give to charity and are positive members of society!
ReplyI think football players sometimes portray themselves as big tough guys, it's part of the hype, most have wives, kids, pta just like us, cant compare the dog killer to the rest.
Why would u put a raiders bean bag on your cover??
ReplyIf there is a raider fan here, it would have to be a prison CP that they are using are maybe a laptop stolen from a car! Have you ever been to a raider game? or had them at your house? It will only happen once. Till they lose all loser fans its going to be tough to ever sell tickets to a game. Good luck!!
I just had to read the site especially when I saw the Raiders bean bag! I have been a Raider Fan since about 1966. I guess i'm showing my age but that's ok! I have been to Raider football games in Oakland, New Orleans, and Houston. I have had 100% pure Fun. I have never been harassed, assaulted, mugged, or had my car broken into. The Raider Nation is alive and well.Every Sunday is black Sunday. It's Halloween all over again. Nothing like it! Thanks you very much, and GO RAIDERS !
Hide your BEAGLE, Vick's an Eagle!
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