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Big Game House Party Prep Tips
Have Enough Food
Make sure you have great food and enough of it! People like to eat finger foods, typically chips, dips, and BBQ while watching the big game. Hot dogs and/or sausage are a great, inexpensive choice that can feed a lot of people! Fruit and veggie trays are always a big hit as well. Find a great store like Tom Thumb that carries a large selection so you have variety to pick from. You really can’t go wrong unless you run out of food so be prepared and stock up!
Have enough tableware
Make sure you have all the tableware such as cups, silverware, plates, napkins etc. It is a bummer if your guests don’t have what they need to eat all the yummy food you prepared. Make a list before you go to the store of everything you need and everyone coming. Tom Thumb carries some really cool tableware prints if you want to do something besides the plain Jane white! Don’t forget to take into consideration that kids might use more than 1 plate, cup, fork, napkin etc and account for spills or mishaps that might occur. Always better to have some to save for next time instead of running out during the big game!
Don’t forget the Drink Station
Some of your guests might not eat so you want to make sure you have plenty of drinks available to them. I like to have a variety of coffee, water and plenty of ice cold Dr Pepper®! It really is a must-have for our game day parties and get-togethers. Everyone always asks for the Dr Pepper® at my house so we make sure we have plenty of it on hand as well as lots of ice! We always stock up when we are at Tom Thumb, plus it’s a great time to get the Dr Pepper rolling right now, you can get a $5 Fanatics promo code with purchase of select sizes. Buy any 2 Dr Pepper 12-Pack 12oz Cans, 6-Pack 16.9oz Bottles or 8-Pack 12oz Bottles and text FANGEAR to 811811. Follow instructions to send a photo of your receipt to get a $5 Fanatics promo code. Don’t forget about the kids also who might like non-surgery drinks and juices.
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Whatever you do, enjoy your house party and may the best team win on Saturday!
Do you have any great tips or party prep ideas? Post below, we’d love to hear them!
Here is a free tip for you. Put your food up high, don’t let this happen to you below!
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Snacks and whole lot of drinks to keep the guests happy before the dogs take over lol
Lol at the dog! Great tips. I don’t think me putting my food high up would work. I placed chicken on my countertop and came to see my dog jumped on top to eat from my plate. lol
These are some great tips… I love hosting parties at my place and this was really helpful…. Thanks for sharing 😀
I never hosted a party at home. But by looking at these ideas I really feel like hosting one. Thanks for such amazing ideas
Fantastic tips for preparing for the big game! And that doggie pic – so precious. HahhahhaaThat would definitely happen in my house too!
You cant have a sports watch party without food. Great info and tips on how to do it!
This looks like a good party to me! (All I really require is good snacks.) I would probably switch the soda for punch though.
Amazing tips. And yes about putting the food high! My dog at my pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving a few years ago.
Wanna copy some of the ideas. I can’t wait to host a party!
You can’t forget that Dr. Pepper! It’s the best part of the party 😉
Great tips! I love going all Pinteresty and coming up with creative ways for game day snacks/food!
In India, it is like this when it comes to Cricket matches!! We eat a lot & get passionate about the sport! Mostly my family, but I join in sometimes too! I loved the plate in which you’ve kept chips & everything! Need a similar one!!
I love chips and hotdogs in game night! Throw in some soda and other sweet stuff, I’m good!
These are great tips. Especially the last one, lol. I have a cat and I know the struggle believe me!
Certainly, remember to keep things high. I remember the day a yellow lab ate a leg of lamb.
Thanks for the tips. We’re hosting a party this month so this is great.
Yum, all of this looks tasty! I don’t watch football, but I’m always down to eat.
It’s been a while since I’ve hosted a game party, especially since the hubby isn’t into sports at all! I can totally see my dog snatching away a hot dog if it was low enough!
I love Dr. Pepper! It definitely been my go-to during my pregnancy and is one of my favorite beverages to have on hand whenever we throw a party.
I think if I didn’t have Dr. Pepper on hand, everything would think I was seriously ill or something, lol. It’s the one thing you’ll always find in my fridge. And now I know how to prepare for a house party for game night to include my Dr. Pepper, thanks to you.
Our dogs used to eat our food all the time growing up. one year, our dog ate our christmas meat…
Dr Pepper is my all time fave!! Perfect for game day 🙂
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I love Dr. Pepper! That would be a must have for my game day list too!
I love hosting parties, these are great tips!
Great tips! Love a nice cold Dr.Pepper!
Love football season for game day parties! Great tips!
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Great tips! I love having parties for game day, and especially finding fun new recipes to make! Finger foods and appetizers are my jam!
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