Dollar and thrift stores can be great sources for Super Bowl party supplies such as felt, pennants, gently used serving dishes and more; you might even find a lightly used NFL jersey at the thrift that was donated to ClothingDonations.org. At the very least, you can pick up paper plates, napkins and plastic flatware in the team colors — red and blue for the New England Patriots and green and black for the Philadephia Eagles — for your guests to use as they gorge themselves on chips, dips, nachos and wings from a thriftily-crafted buffet of favorites.
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Stage a Gameday Party Without Blowing Your Budget
Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away, and if you’re part of the special team that’s hosting, you don’t want to blow your budget. Fortunately, there are ways to keep a Super Bowl party economical, Thrifty Little Mom says. First, get the basics for your recipes — chips, vegetables, meats, dairy products, soda, etc. — at a discount or bulk grocery store; once prepared and displayed in a festive setting, no one will notice the difference. Then, encourage your guests to bring an extra dish or drink to pass, and you’ll probably wind up with leftovers.
Super Bowl Snacks That Satisfy
It isn’t a Super Bowl party without snacks! You can field a range of simple-but-satisfying selections such as meatball sliders, spinach dip and quesadillas, or opt for a gourmand’s gridiron of cauliflower “wings,” tailgate tots, cheeseburger egg rolls and beer cheese dip. Whatever you serve, make sure you have plenty of ice on hand — Americans are expected to again consume more than 300 million gallons of beer on game day—enough to supply Niagara Falls for some seven minutes.
Show Your Colors on Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans who have an allegiance to either of the two teams appearing in this year’s Super Bowl will have plenty of options to show their colors when hosting a game-day party. Rooting for the New England Patriots? Festoon your family room in navy blue, red and silver. More of a Falcons fan? Opt for black and red instead. Or offer guests a choice of colors on party cups, napkins, balloons and cupcakes, and let them take sides ahead of the coin toss to encourage friendly gridiron rivalries.
Get Crafty for Game Day
Decorating for a Super Bowl party can be fun and easy when you get creative. For instance, you can make football-themed AstroTurf coasters with a few pieces of tile and inexpensive grass carpet. Other ideas? Decorate Mason jars with simple football themes, get the kids to help with a paper chain, or make a mock stadium for your snacks. By the time you’re done, everyone will be in a game-day mood, and you can settle in to watch four hours of football, entertainment and high-priced ads.