09 Jan 12 Treat Yourself to a Super Bowl Tailgate Party
Since Super Bowl tickets are picked at random, being in the stadium during a game can be near to impossible. Most people satiate that lack of real-time football with a Super Bowl party, but a party can only go so far. Instead of settling for a bunch of friends sitting around, we’re here to help kick it up a notch: a Super Bowl tailgate party.
Now some people may say, “But how can I watch the Super Bowl if I’m outside at a tailgate party?†Here’s how: cook the food outside, but eat the food inside. It’s a mock tailgate party, one equipped with the fun of a tailgate party, though you do not sacrifice the excitement of the football game.
Plus, tailgate parties are so football that there might as well be one directly on the sideline of every game. Referee costumes mix with the smell of hotdogs and cooked meat, while football players grunt and smash against each other. Ah – the thrill of football season.
Even if you do not care to celebrate the brilliance of Super Bowl, we have loads of goodies for throwing a sports theme party. From football to baseball, every sports game needs a tailgate party, because it’s the perfect reason for gathering some friends and celebrating the sport.
28 Oct 11 Football Parties: Blowing Out The Season
Bust out the sports themed party supplies – football season is upon us. Soon, coworkers will be pit against each other, defending their favorite team’s actions. Not even families are safe from the differential love of football teams. In order to keep the peace, you better start planning for the Super Bowl party, one big enough to bring the peace between siblings, parents, and associates.
First, the setup:
Only the best Super Bowl parties have the party supplies to keep everyone entertained. These include drinks, food, party favors, and all the other goodies that people need to keep their head in the game. The last thing you want is a partier without the means to party – it’s worse than a quarterback without a play. So, let’s focus on the important details.
Try to time the Super Bowl party with someone’s birthday. The combination of factors heightens the resulting excitement. Not only are people cheering for teams, but they’re cheering for someone, right there in the same room as them. The energy combines and swirls – lots of fun.
Put the food on the Football Day Tablecover. It keeps the flow of football continuing, even into the food. Make sure to snag some finger food, because no one wants to cheer while holding a plate. The risk of food spilling is too great.
If there’s liquor, drink from the Football Shot Glass Set. Of course, the simplicity of the Football Fan Plastic Cups can easily substitute for shot glasses. Either way, you want a wide range of drinks. Get some soda, water, diet drinks, and whatever else is appropriate.
Since there may be some people that don’t want to watch the game, or get bored, have a spare football ready for an impromptu game, especially if kids are there. Let them imitate their favorite players, burn energy, and get some exercise.
Whatever you do, start preparing now, because the Super Bowl is coming quickly.
11 Jan 11 How to Throw a Party on a Budget
If you are wondering how to throw a party and not spend every penny you own, here are some tips to help keep you in the black. Entertaining guests and hosting a party is a huge responsibility, which often takes away from your enjoyment of the event. Whether you are throwing a holiday party or a birthday celebration, it is possible to save money while shopping for decorations. Simply take the time to read over these tips to see which ones can help you the most.
Set a Party Budget
There is nothing worse than realizing that you spent way more on your party than you had expected. Rather than fall into this situation, set a strict party budget, with a specific amount for party decorations, invitations, food, and tableware. This enables you to monitor and watch where your money is going and what it is being spent on. Plus, there are no nasty surprises afterward.
Cut Costs
When shopping for party decorations, remember to cut out the fat. You may feel that an electric disco ball would be the perfect accent for your nephew’s birthday party, but your wallet may not agree so much. Critically think about each potential purchase so you know that what you buy is exactly what you want. Of course, do not cut out so much fat that your party lacks that certain pizzazz you have been craving.
Cook at Home
Catered food is delicious, aesthetic, and decadent, but it is also quite expensive. If you cannot afford the huge price tag of a professionally catered venue, which most people cannot, cook the food yourself and save your wallet the financial anxiety. Leave yourself enough time for all of the food to be finished though. The last thing you want is a house full of hungry guests, who are all waiting on you to finish cooking.
Party Decorations on a Budget
There is nothing more essential for a party than decorations, no matter the occasion. Unfortunately, party decorations and supplies can quickly add up, costing you much more than you originally planned. To alleviate this financially worry, purchase a party decorations kit, which contains all of the essentials you need. The kits are designed for specific events, such as Halloween party, a Super Bowl party, or college graduation, and they are a perfect option for saving money through bundling – purchasing a large amount for a cheaper price, similar to buying in bulk.
Start Early, Save Money
Start planning for your party well in advance of the scheduled date. The more time you have to shop around, the more time you have to cut costs. Do not put off decorating, cooking, or inviting guests until the last minute – this often ends in disaster. Once you have your guest list and scheduled date, start implementing these tips into the planning phase and watch the money stay right where you like it – in your wallet.
09 Jan 11 Some Tips for Throwing a Successful Party
Throwing a successful party is a huge task, but it does not have to be ridden with anxiety and stress. With some prior assistance, you can actualize the dream of entertaining all your guests. Of course, there will be a lot of work and planning involved, yet the payoff is worth it. Here is a list of tips for throwing a party:
1. Decide on an overall theme for your party. Once you have finalized your decision, purchase some themed party supplies to create an immersive environment. Parties let people temporarily escape into a world of fantasy and disbelief, so do your best to enhance this immersion.
2. After getting back your party invitations, publicize the guest-list of everyone attending. This will help eliminate any guests showing up unexpectedly and causing tension. In addition, let everyone know whether their children are allowed or not. Disclose as much information as possible before your guests arrive.
3. Depending on the size of your party, you may want to hire some bartenders or servers. This will free you up to enjoy the company of your guests. If you are throwing a costumes party, have the servers all wear the same costumes. Screen all potential employees before you finalize the hiring process.
4. Party decorations are a great way for you to release some creative energy. Spend enough time on each room in your house and you will have all of your guests wowed in no time.
5. Section off an area of the house for coats and loose articles of clothing. Keep the door locked and require guests to speak to you to gain entrance. This will keep everyone’s attention on the party and not their possessions.
6. If kids are attending your party, purchase some child-friendly foods, like pizza, hotdogs, or chicken nuggets. Serve these on child themed tableware to add a bit of party flair. Also, hand out party favors to every child in attendance.
7. Try to keep conversational topics away from controversial subjects, like religion, politics, or interpersonal dilemmas. Your party should help people get away from the stresses of life, not encourage it.
7. If you are not throwing a Super Bowl party, have some soft music playing in the background. A silent party can easily kill the mood. Plus, some music will encourage a bit of dancing between couples or new friends.
8. Serve the party food on a buffet line, with the tableware at the beginning. This expedites the process of individuals getting food and encourages discussion between neighboring buffet attendants.
9. It is better to have too many drinks than not enough. If you want to keep your guests around for a while, plan accordingly and keep a healthy stock of varying bottled liquids, like soda, water, juice, or alcoholic beverages.
10. Finally, if you are serving alcohol, never let your friends drink and drive. If someone seems too intoxicated, take their keys and give them time to sober up.
You are now well equipped with the information needed to throw a successful party. Have fun and enjoy the experience!
07 Jan 11 Kicking Off a Super Bowl Party
You may not have tickets to the Super Bowl, but look at the bright side, you are about to throw one of the best Super Bowl parties of all time. This big game only comes around once per year, like a birthday or an anniversary, so it should be treated just as special. I’m going to guess that you’re the host of this special event, so you’re our party quarterback. You need to plan, you need to decorate, and you need to get some food worthy of a Super Bowl feast. First, though, you need to decorate the house in team colors.
If your team is playing, go to town and bring out all of your football paraphernalia, or order a party decoration kit to save time. If some of your guests are rooting for the other team, cut the room, or house, in half with some white tape, and dedicate each side to a specific team. This will spark some rivalry between the guests. Plus, it gives you an excuse to bash on the other team, which brings us to our next topic: Super Bowl party supplies.
Before people get inside, you should hand out Super Bowl party favors. To get you started, here is a short list of things you could give each guest:
- Super Bowl stickers
- Inflatable footballs
- Football themed candy
- Noisemakers
- Super Bowl drink holders
Referees toss flags all the time, sometimes for the wrong reasons, but in your house, you get to toss a flag whenever you want, with or without a reason. Put a bowl of yellow and red flags out for your guests so they can toss them at the television, or at other guests. For a Super Bowl party, you want the energy to be as high as the points on the scoreboard, which is all about getting people involved. As a warning, though, you should stay away from the vuvuzelas.
Now, you need to start planning out the food. Cook, or order, food that is portable and easy to carry around, like pizza, burgers, hotdogs, and anything that can be held in one hand. You are also going to need some Super Bowl tableware and cups, which will make the cleanup much easier. Streamline the food by setting up a long table, with sections for each type of food. Put the drinks somewhere else, so people are not tripping over each other. The faster people get food, the faster they get back to the game.
Make sure that you have activities prepared for individuals who are not so fascinated by the mysticism of football. Some people have kids or simply do not care for the musical halftime show, so they are going to look for something to do. Having a recreation room prepared could save both you and your guests the hassle of eliminating party boredom. More options of stuff to do can also increase the length of your guest list, drawing people of all types in.
Remember, you’re the quarterback here, so you call the shots. Have fun, be safe, and enjoy all the action of the big game.
