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Are You Ready For Some Football?

Well, the actual game of football is really not my thing. I hate to admit it because I was a cheerleader, but when the word “football” comes to mind, I tend to think of how challenged I am with the sport. As a cheerleader, I just followed the cues, smiled and nodded. Not much else to it, right? Add the word “PARTY” after “football”…and now we’re talkin’! This top-notch event planner is all in!

In a little “throwback Tuesday/Thursday something post”, I figured I’d share DIY party tips to get you ready for the upcoming super bowl in a segment clip I did for The Balancing Act. Enjoy!

Here’s The Clip Where I Cover Party Ideas For The Big Game:

Here’s a summary of the tips from the clip. Take them and make them your own.

3 DIY Football Party Tips:

1. Food

Appetizers are the perfect food for football fans. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a hostess is timing. Really pay attention to the length of your party. How long will your cocktail hour be? What about the length of the actual event? The last thing you want is for your guests to eat too many apps and not be hungry for the great spread you have planned for dinner. And, it would be even worse to run out of food! You can’t go wrong with Don Miguel’s taquitos, mini tacos and empañadas. The best part is the prep time is a snap! It’s soooo easy to zap them in the oven and lay them out on your best party platter.

Related: A SUPPER Bowl Party

2. Decor

Go with a Mexican theme. Your decor is a no-brainer.

Serape or Mexican blanket as a tablecloth
Mexican or football themed platters and bowls
Colorful dried beans
Peppers
Shot glasses and tequila (gotta have it!)
Margarita glasses for dips and sides

3. Personalize Your Event

Make your homemade secret-recipe guacamole and salsa
Use football-shaped cards to label foods
Make football-shaped place cards

Big Take Away – Food, Friends & Football!

You’ve got this! Super bowl party? No problem! Take these 3 simple tips and go with it! It’s really not hard to please football fans. They’re just looking for some food and a fun place to hang out with friends. Well, maybe I forgot to mention the beer because that is also super important! Let me repeat that – DON’T forget the beer!

Tell Us Your Favorite Tip:

Let us all learn from each other. Which of these football party tips will you be using on game day? Do tell! Give us your tips, tricks, feedback and resources in the comments below. And if you like it, please be a sweetheart and share this post?

xx – Marley

Oh, and here’s the video, which was the point of this whole blog. With these tips, you’re sure to hit a home run! Oh wait, that’s baseball, right?! Did I lie? I told you I’m football challenged!