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Party Like A Pro This Superbowl – Big Game Giveaway Pack

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Are you ready to party like a pro this year? Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson knows that planning and preparation are as important on the field as they are for hosting game-day parties. Here are a few of his tips to help you win fans at your Big Game bash this year: LaDainian Tomlinson cheez-it

Crunch the numbers: Count on guests each eating between 8 – 12 servings of appetizers over a two-hour period. Plan on two nonalcoholic drinks per guest during the first hour, and one for each hour after that. Buy about a pound of ice per guest for drinks.
Tackle the food prep early: Make as much of the food ahead of time as you can. Peel, chop and prep veggie trays a day or two in advance. Dips and desserts can be made the day before. If you’ll be making anything in a slow cooker, prep all your ingredients the day before, so that all you have to do when you wake up is put them in the cooker and turn it on.
Stock up on all-star ingredients: Make sure you have plenty of the snacks your team really likes. Crowd-pleasers like Cheez-It crackers, Town House Flipside crackers, Keebler cookies, and Rice Krispies Treats make adults and kids alike happy, and they can be used as ingredients in other dishes or paired with tasty dips and spreads, too.
Run a surprise play: Try a new recipe like Spicy Touchdown Tenders that get a surprising, crunchy kick from Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers. Serve them with some Buffalo sauce and they’ll be the MVPs of your party.
Call on your special teams: If you want a great dessert, but don’t bake, ask your baking friends to work their magic for the party. Get the resident chili expert to make his best, and let your friend the cor expert set the scene. They’ll enjoy working in their zones, and you get a few things taken off your to-do list.
Let the Pee Wee League play, too: Let the kids help out with party prep, too. Older ones can help you make food and younger ones can set out utensils, cups and plates. You can appoint some special “Trash Referees” to patrol the party and help clean up plates and cups during the game, so there’s not a big mess to clean up afterward.
Prepare for fumbles: With so much excitement and food, someone is bound to have an accident. Keep cleaning supplies like paper towels and rug cleaners handy for an emergency. Also, protect your furniture as best you can by placing extra coasters on tables.
Share the home field advantage: Not all of your guests will be cheering for the same team, so be sure to decorate your party with both teams colors to make everyone feel at home.

Giveaway!

One winner will receive a prize pack.

The pack includes the following items:

  • Cheez-It Snack Cracker Bowl
  • Visa Gift Card ($75)
  • Sunshine Cheez-It Original snack crackers
  • Keebler Town House Flipsides Original crackers
  • Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip cookies
  • Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Original bars
  • Recipe Cards with L.T.s Favorites

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  22. Do how much prepartions inadvance you will have time to enjoy yourself too and I always try to have a new game or activities to keep the kids happy and busy

  29. Thanks for the giveaway…our game day strategy was to keep the buffet table well stocked, and have the drinks on ice !

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  32. Game day tip have a blast your family….. enjoy family time while it lasts

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  38. PREHEAT LOTS OF WINGS & SNACKS & KISS THE GUYS GOODBYE & GO TO THE CASINO…LOL!

  41. My tips are just always to have enough food and drinks on hand!

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  43. Keep the food simple, mostly finger foods, which you can make ahead of time. Enjoy your friends and watch the game, and don’t drink too much beer.

  49. My game day tips are to start getting stuff ready the day before and have lots of munchables

  55. I like having a variety of foods so everyone is happy, snack foods like chips and dips and things like pizza and chili

  56. Everyone brings their favorite snack (crackers, cheese dip. popcorn, etc.). I’m getting hungry.

  64. for game day have make ahead dishes and easy prep dishes so you can watch the game too – not just listen from the kitchen

  67. My game day tip: For a easy party have your guests each bring a finger food dish so you’re not stuck doing allt he cooking!

  93. my tips are to have many good snacks for the fans! have a mix of sweet, salty and hearty and the crowd will be happy. thanks clallen at ntin dot net

  101. I like to have both sweet and salty snacks and finger foods. Also, lots of our favorite drinks.

  108. I like to have plenty of snacks but try to keep it as healthy as possible. We do have bar drinks but I try to keep lots of sparkling water flavors on ice as well. My guest seem to appreciate it.

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  111. We have a variety of snacks and appitizers, and drinks that everyone will like!

  112. I’ve found snacks & appetizers are better than meals because everyone can just graze and mingle more.

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  116. I always have a good variety of party food-healthy as well as “fun” foods, and I have plenaty of soft drinks for those who don’t drink alcohol.

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  118. For game day we have lots of finger foods and plenty of fun!

  119. I just make sure we have lots of food and lots of drinks!!

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  120. Plenty of Snacks and fresh veggies and dip -assorted drinks-beer-soda -water -a designated driver in case someone has a bit to much party
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  127. We have plenty of snacks, soda & beer on hand for game day!
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  128. My gameday tips: have plenty of food and beerages, and stay out of the front of the TV.

  137. Make sure you have enough snacks for everyone and that you have something that everyone likes. Nothing would be worse than going to a party and not having anything to munch on. Thank you!

  142. Our game day tip was to make sure we had enough toilet paper and both bathrooms were working!

  144. Always put out more food than you think you’ll need. You never know who is coming extra hungry.
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  147. Have lots of food – and use disposable tableware to make clean up easier!

  149. My favorite game day tip is to make as much as possible before the guests get to the party. Most of the game day foods I would prepare take pretty well to either making a day ahead and keeping refridgerated or at the very least stay warm easily in the oven or in a crock pot.

  153. My tip is to offer nonalchoholic beverages for the designated drivers.

  157. we had all the food we could get so noone goes hungry
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  162. I like to make my dipping sauces the day before, they have better flavor that way.

  163. Make sure to have all different types of snacks to fit different dietary needs.

  164. Always have lots of great food available for friends who like to drink while watching the game.

  171. Make banners of your favorite team that can be hung or waved around when the team makes a great play!

  172. Prep most everything the day before and mugs with team names on them are fun!

  174. Order as much food as your table can hold. Thanks for the giveaway!! 😀

  183. My tip is to have a pot luck so everyone brings something, and its less stress for the host

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  187. My game day tip is to stage several areas with food and drink. easy finger foods near the tv then more involved stuff in another area and drinks in yet another to decrease congestion. I also have at least two rounds of things to freshen things up and add to the yum.

  191. We like to do potlucks, especially since there are lots of vegans, vegetarians and carnivores in our group.

  192. Have some vegetarian (and not just cut vegetables) appetizers for those non-meat eaters! Everyone seems for forget about us:(

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  193. My game day tip is to make Alton Brown’s baked chicken wings. They were BETTER than deep fried and I did not spend Monday cleaning greasy steam marks off of my cabinets!

  196. Make sure to have a variety of food and drinks to suit everybody. And plenty of it.

  206. We pick a game and we let each of the kids (including the toddler) pick the game they want to play on game night. That way everyone is happy and we get to play even longer.

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  217. My game day tip is to make other plans so I don’t have to be around all the yelling.

  218. my gameday tip is to have a big variety of everything, so I know everyone gets what they want.

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  219. Everyone must bring a side dish to the game day! Love tasting different side dishes! The must accompany a recipe card next to it!
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  220. My biggest tip is to tell people right from the start that the Cheez-It crackers are mine.

  227. My game day tip is to do a potluck so you have a wonderful variety of yummy snacks!

  229. Always have plenty of food and drinks.that way none of the game is missed.thanks

  243. My game day tip is to prepare as much as you can the day before

  246. Try to prepare as much as possible ahead of time so you’re not overwhelmed

  248. Keep the food simple…don’t serve anything that needs utensils!

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  262. Before the big game day I like to think of a different theme for our snacks. This year we decided to go with all different flavored popcorn snacks (sweet, spicy, savory). The kids had a blast helping me try out the recipes and present them into different bowls for our guests to enjoy. They are already excited to pick out a new food theme for next year.

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  278. My best game day tip is to have a LOT of good food and keep it coming. I usually end up realizing that if I make double amounts of “game food” from what I thought I’d need, it works out perfectly. 🙂
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  279. Keep it simple, but keep snacks ready, drinks cold and the kids happy!

  280. My big game day tip is to have something everyone likes and try to keep it as simple as possible.

  281. My Game Day tip is to relax, take they day off, and go to someone else’s party!!!

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  293. My favorite game day tip is to make sure that you have enough seats in the house for everyone! There is nothing worse than putting out a GREAT spread – and then having to balance your plate and cup while standing up!

  301. I keep things simple. Planning too big just drives me crazy and then I can’t enjoy myself. By keeping the menu simple, we all get to enjoy the day.

  310. My game day tip is to go out and see a movie.
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  319. Enjoy your own party. Have foods set out, including crock pots for warm foods, dishes, cups, soda, etc. Let guests serve themselves and keep your hovering hostessing at minimum. Just check for ice and whatever and enjoy your guests.

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  320. My game day tip is to make simple things that taste good and share with friends !

  324. My game day tip is to try out new recipes weeks before so you can see if it’s a hit or bust for Game Day

  331. My game day tip is to have plenty of paper plates, napkins & utensils. You dont want to be stuck doing dishes later. There’s eco-friendly options available nowadays

  336. my tip is have a variety of snacks to please everyone and make them easy so you can have fun too

  337. I try to “balance out” my food spread between heavy foods and lighter appetizers. Keep lots of grapes, melons and other fruits handy for those who are gastric-challenged and can’t eat chilis, hot peppers or spicy dishes.

  338. Game day tips Have a large assortment of food, including a fresh fruit and veggie tray

  340. A game day tip is to have plenty of foods for everyone and drinks.

  341. My biggest game day tip is to have a lot of options to please all of your guests!

  343. I started my chili and cheesy bean dip in the slow cookers before leaving for work. I had made the potato salad, dill dip, and brownies the day before, also the decorating.

  346. Game day tip: You cannot go wrong with chips and dip! Just stack your party with all kinds of chips and mixes and it will be a success!

  350. I like to order wings for the adults and have fun snacks for the kids.

  352. Have cold snacks prepared the day before so you’re not rushing around on game day.

  361. Have a big variety of snacks to please everyone.

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  363. Try to make sure a team you like is playing, for you won’t almost fall asleep like I did!

  379. my tip is eat somewhere else, and that way u dont have to clean up the mess……we went to my nephews so we didnt have to cook. he had hot dogs and chicken wings!

  387. prepare most things ahead of time to be ready- food, decorating etc

  396. I always stock up on snack and party foods a few months early when they are on sale so I don’t break the bank on game day.

  398. Grocery shop ahead of time – not the day before because it’s a zoo (around here anyway)

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  400. Always have plenty of hot wings and chips and dip! Stay out of the way of the TV! Haha

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  421. We just try to keep food at hand so we don’t have to miss any of the neat commercials

  433. I keep it simple and keep the number s low. Get help from the guests as well.

  446. Not a good one for this, since I don’t watch the game, nor does anyone in my family. But I would expect that there would be easy to fix and eat snacks, good seating and a large TV!

  447. Game Day Tips, hmm… I don’t know if I have any good ones except make sure the partay is hosted at someones house who has a big screen tv! =) Thanks for the giveaway!

  453. My game day tip is to be sure to go to the grocery on the day before!

  464. My game day tip is to make it as easy and casual as possible. I try and have everything ready ahead of time so I can enjoy the day too.

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  477. My game plan is 2 buy goodies, prepare them ,eat them , and have fun watching the game.

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  489. I don’t really have any game day tips except keep the food rolling out of the kitchen. Make sure you have plenty of it if you have a party.

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  510. The best way to have something for everyone is to make a nacho bar and wings.

  524. My game day tips are to invite the people you love/like and have fun. The rest is just extra “stuff” As long as you are having fun watching with the people you enjoy, the food etc…are not all that important. We find potluck works just as well as planning a big feast. Everyone brings a dish like they, I make things like wings, a salad and put out some pickies like chips, cheeze-its, dips and canned soda and water. With what everyone else brings, everyone gets something they enjoy.

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  562. My game day tips are to make ahead anything you can, delegate to others to help prepare for guests…because it is a day for YOU to enjoy too! If you do a lot ahead and keep ahead of the clean up, it’s nice the next day not to wake up to a pile of dishes. We also usually do just a familly party and each person gets to pick a favorite snack to set out, and they help prepare it. Makes for good leftovers!

  568. I love to use football shaped dishes and cups and goodies, i usually hit up the dollar store for great decorating ideas for my foods!

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  577. Have a potluck if you’re planning a party its a huge time saver and money saver!!
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  583. Making sure we have enough beer and wings is our main priority. The rest of the stuff, like sodas and other snacks, are important too but our crowd are big beer drinkers! Then we have to make sure everyone can safely get home or else they have to spend the night.
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  593. I like potluck style Super Bowl parties. It’s usually all simple snacky food and we just enjoy the game and the company 🙂

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  607. Make sure to have lots of different food, in different levels of heat, and a variety of drinks (non alcohol as well as alcohol), and make sure everyone is very safe to drive before they leave.

  616. Have plenty of food, and don’t worry about the mess until it’s all over.

  638. We don’t have any parties, so anything goes whether I cook a meal or we much on finger food.

  639. Lots of helpful hints on your ‘tips for traveling with kids’ post. Since we have a small car we often try to rent a larger car or van for long trips.

  653. I serve everything on disposable aluminum foil platters that way clean-up is easy and fast. And I can recycle the aluminum!!

  660. Just make sure everyone is relaxed and enjoying themselves during the game. Usually people are so tense and end up fighting during the game, it’s happen before. So that is my biggest tip. LOL

    Make sure there is food everyone likes!

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  680. I like to make sure there is a lot of food & drinks to go around and an extra trash can for easy clean up.

  684. We make several dips, including dessert ones and lots of hot wings all different flavors.

  688. Plenty of food served buffet, serve yourself style. A small crock pot is a great way to keep dips or chili warm

  694. Always have plenty of ice around. People don;t realize how fast it goes.

  695. Start preparing early! You don’t want to wind up still cooking while te game is on!

  700. Make sure to have lots of snacks and food to eat, like pretzels, chips & dip, and pizza

  702. My tips are to keep the snack foods coming and cold drinks on hand.

  703. Game day tips: have plenty of finger foods on hand like chips and dip and loads of drinks.

  704. Make sure that the fridge is well stocked with beer and soda for the crowd

  709. make lots of food for everyone and make sure you’re stocked full of games for the people who don’t like sports! like me!

  711. I make sure to order any food in advance and have plenty of snacks & drinks on hand.
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  714. I make sure I have everything ready and people canhelp themselves so I can enjoy the game also~

  721. Have plenty of Toilet paper! as well as other types of mess clearer uppers! Paper towels, Napkins! You can never have enough!

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  723. My game day tips is to make sure there is pently of food and drinks and that all the kids do not make any noise that day. . I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂

  733. My best Game tip: Keep the Home-team Mascot (s) safe and happy. While the gang enjoys the action, Provide your pets a quiet haven- for cats, their food, water, a bed and their litter box in the laundry room, basement or bedroom, for example.

  735. My game day tip is to have everyone bring an appetizer that is new and different. It’s always interesting to see what they come up with and sometimes they become a “favorite” that is a must-have for other get togethers. Thanks.

  745. Leave the house so you don’t have to deal with constant requests to get someone something.

  753. My tip is to have a big variety of food and beverages so everyone can have their favorites.

  754. Always buy more snacks and beverages than you really need. Always best to have leftovers then to run out!

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  762. Make everything the night before so you can enjoy the game without having to worry about cooking

  763. make sure food and drink for everyone – including the kids. finger foods work well.

  769. My tip is to make more food than you think you need especially around hungry men during the big game.

  770. My tip is to get a babysitter so that my kids are not interrupting the game.

  773. tip- get everything ready-or as much as you can- the day before; it sucks cleaning last minute!!

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  774. My best tip is to have some extra snacks/beverages hidden away ‘just in case’ others show up for the game!

  775. My tip is to let my husband fix any snacks he wants to eat during the game. I do all the other cooking.

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  785. I make game day a potluck! I just ask everyone to bring one small thing, and we end up with lots of goodies with little effort!

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