We have always been a huge football family. My entire life I have loved the sport, and having people over for game days is one of my favorite things. In fact, Liam’s upcoming first birthday party is football themed! Today I am sharing 4 of my game day essentials for those of you thinking of having game day parties in the next few weeks!
4 Game Day Essentials
Food: First things first, if you have people over you have to have food! We are huge Tex Mex fans, so having chips, salsa, guac, nachos, Texas caviar, etc. are some of our favorites and huge crowd pleasers. One of my favorite ideas is a build your own burrito bowl station. Just have everything ready and do it buffet style. People can make their own bowls to enjoy with their drink of choice! You can find all these items at your local Walmart too! Make sure to grab some Bounty select-a-size super rolls to go along with that food! Way less mess to deal with!
Fun: For when those games get boring, or perhaps when your team is just not going to win, it’s always good to have a backup plan. Having a game on hand like What Do You Meme or something similar to break up the sadness of the losing team or of a game that may get delayed will keep your party going!
Environment: Your environment should feel clean, homey, and welcoming. I know with kids and people over it can be hard to keep everything completely spot free, but there are things you can do before people arrive to tidy up. With P&G essentials at Walmart, you’ll be all set! First things first: spray Febreze ONE EVERYWHERE. We do our furniture and carpets and just around the house. It smells SO good! We use the Febreze ONE Bamboo scent and it gives a very natural, not overpowering smell. Plus, if you have guests staying with you, it’s great for a guest room.
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Keep It Simple: Don’t stress yourself out with feeling like you have to do everything or invite everyone. I know for me I can want to make everything perfect, but sometimes simple is better so that you’re able to enjoy game day too!
I would love to know about some of your game day essentials. Who’s your favorite team?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of P&G at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.
I wish Hong Kong had a tradition of game days! It always sounds so exciting on blogs I read when the season rolls around. Hope you guys have tons of fun! 🙂
Our favorite teams aren’t playing, so now the family is pulling for the Eagles. I love these tips. I use a lot of the products, and agree that keeping it simple is where it’s at!
Completely agree with all those food choices! We try to keep it simple over here too. We like to have an area close by, in everyone’s line of vision, for all the kids to play since most of them aren’t terribly interested in the game.
Since I live in the town next to Gillette Stadium, I’m going to have to say I’m kinda a Patriots fan, but not a FAN. I don’t go nuts over them. I ask each of my kids what they want to eat for the game and we have everyone’s choice.
I’m coming over! It sounds like you’ve got a great day planned for the big game! I tend to go overboard on the food, but am trying to make it easy on myself this year. That way I can relax and enjoy the game.
Aww happy early birthday to Liam! That’s fun that he’s getting a football-themed party 🙂 We usually whip up a bowl of guac and add some spice to it to make it exciting
I am expecting a whole full house of boys on Game day and I will be busy in the kitchen making food for the family and guests. My menu is usually simple but it has to be a lot! In a male dominant household, food (lots of it) is the top priority.
I wish Hong Kong had a tradition of game days! It always sounds so exciting on blogs I read when the season rolls around. Hope you guys have tons of fun! 🙂
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I’m a gator fan all the way!!! Don’t watch much pro football though! Great read!
All good ideas! Thanks for sharing them.
Not a big fan of any sport but do love a good party. lol Entertaining is stressful thanks for the tips.
Great tips for a Super Bowl party or any sports get together!
Our favorite teams aren’t playing, so now the family is pulling for the Eagles. I love these tips. I use a lot of the products, and agree that keeping it simple is where it’s at!
Completely agree with all those food choices! We try to keep it simple over here too. We like to have an area close by, in everyone’s line of vision, for all the kids to play since most of them aren’t terribly interested in the game.
Great Tips! I love the idea of a burrito bowl station. Although personally, for me, it isn’t game day without wings!
I think I get into that problem, feeling like I have to do EVERYTHING and make it a true EVENT. It doesn’t need to be that way!
These are all great tips, I love the idea of a burrito bowl station, so fun!!
We love Tex Mex for parties! In fact our gender reveal party was build your own tacos! Such great ideas for game day – we are packers and USF fans!
Since I live in the town next to Gillette Stadium, I’m going to have to say I’m kinda a Patriots fan, but not a FAN. I don’t go nuts over them. I ask each of my kids what they want to eat for the game and we have everyone’s choice.
All great ideas! And I’m so with you on the snacks – you have to have easy, fun food. 🙂 My family roots for the Cincinnati Bengals.
-Lauren
Foooddd it’s all about the yummy snack food!
I’m coming over! It sounds like you’ve got a great day planned for the big game! I tend to go overboard on the food, but am trying to make it easy on myself this year. That way I can relax and enjoy the game.
You forgot the most important one! A crying towel for the Eagles fans! 😉
Aww happy early birthday to Liam! That’s fun that he’s getting a football-themed party 🙂 We usually whip up a bowl of guac and add some spice to it to make it exciting
Ooo great tips!!!! I’m all about the food these days when it comes to game day parties!!! Good food always equals a good time
I honestly only watch for the commercials, but still love a good party and snacks! 🙂
Yes to chips and guac at all football festivities 😉
I am expecting a whole full house of boys on Game day and I will be busy in the kitchen making food for the family and guests. My menu is usually simple but it has to be a lot! In a male dominant household, food (lots of it) is the top priority.
Game Day will be extra special around here. Not only is it Super Bowl Sunday, it is my husband’s birthday. There is a lot of celebration to be held.
Guacamole is my go to game day snack! I will say that I’ve tried that new for febreeze one and the bamboo scent is my fave
When you’re talking about gameday, you’re talking about European football, right?
Just kidding. Although I think your “soccer” would be better named as football… 🙂
I’m going to try the burrito bowl station for my classroom super bowl party