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Whether you are hosting a few people or a big crowd this football season, we've got some entertaining ideas that are sure to have your guests cheering! Our ideas will fit into just about any 'homegating' theme - for those who want to keep it simple or go all out.
Let's be honest, the food is equally as important as the game itself. Consider your guests and have a mix of snacks to grab, hot and cold appetizers, and some sweets for half-time! Set up a station or food bar so guests can create a snack on their own. For example, make-your-own nachos or a mac and cheese bar are some popular choices.
It's also a great idea to have food in different places -- i.e. having a drink zone or placing nuts and chips on the coffee table, while hot foods are served buffet style. A DIY Snack Stadium is a memorable way to serve snacks and drinks.
There's nothing better than cheering on your favorite team with a refreshing drink in hand. Stock up on grab-and-go drinks that you can keep on ice, but a signature drink is always a fun way for guests to enjoy! You can have your signature drink prepared ahead of time, make them to order, or have a make-your-own station.
Need a drink idea? Try the Touchdown Tornado!
Cover your table with astroturf (which you can find at home improvement stores) for an authentic football vibe. You can also use green tissue paper or a green tablecloth and tape on yard-lines.
Get creative with team colors! Coordinate foods, drinks and decor to have the colors up against each other -- i.e. orange popsicles vs. red, or let your favorite team's colors be the star of the show. Balloons, tissue paper pom-poms and paper plates/utensils are all inexpensive and fun ways to bring the color in.
Consider game day props like clappers or small foam fingers to get your guests cheering. Have kids you need to entertain? Follow these instructions to make DIY pom-poms!
*One lucky contestant will be chosen at random to receive a snack stadium and a $25 Visa gift card. Giveaway is open through October 16th, 2019 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member RissaKCMO.
I love spending time with friends and family
My game day must haves is beer, chips, guacamole, and candy to snack on. I also like to have spicy food while watching a game.
We always have to have BBQ and cake!
My favorite team playing and getting together with my family to tailgate
Must have BEER, HOT WINGS, NETFLIX!!!
I love getting together with friends and family on game day.
I love spending the day with my family!
Hanging out with friends and enjoying ourselves
Chips and guacamole!
I love to buy and prep fun snacks and food on gameday:)
Getting together with friends for the game and of course, the food!
My favorite thing about game is eating :)
I enjoy staying at home and watching it on my big screen TV. I have rewind and review at my leisure. Drinks are cheaper at home than going out. I can have friends over, have some drinks, and order some wings and pizza all in the comfort of my living room.
I love nachos while watching football
I love the food and being with my family.. They are all loud and tons of fun.