FatCats knows all about parties! Here's how to host a rockin' super bowl party!
Start early! Don’t leave everything for Sunday. Trying to fit shopping, grilling & cleaning the house in one day can make a person go crazy. Here is a simplified plan to get you started:
Friday-
~Plan your menu
~Go shopping
Saturday-
~Prepare dishes in advance
~Clean the house
~Double check all the details- make sure you have soap in the bathrooms, a designated coat area and enough drinks.
Sunday-
~Decorate the TV room with your team’s colors. If you have guests rooting for opposing teams, draw an imaginary line down the middle of the room & decorate Patriots on one side and Giants on the other.
~If needed, bake, grill or cook food~Set out food
What to do with the kids?
If the kiddos aren’t too keen on football, throw them their own party. Stock another room with DVDs, games and treats.
Drinking at your party?
Offer a free pick-up and drop-off service. Remember, friends don’t let friends drive drunk!
How do you get lingering guests to leave your house?
~Turn off the TV
~Say, “It was so nice to have you over. We should do it again sometime.”
~Start cleaning up
~Ask if they need a ride home
If those things haven’t worked then you might as well pull out home videos, photo albums and drone on about your latest project at work.
Worried if you’re a good host? Here are some tips:
~Make sure you try to great each of your guests individually.
~Introduce your guests to each other. This will help shy people feel more comfortable
~Be completely ready 20 minutes before guests arrive. Chances are you’ll have a few early birds
~Give a tour of your home. Some guests may feel awkward asking to use the restroom so, avoid this with a tour.
~Ask for help. If you need assistance in the kitchen it is better to ask for help vs struggling by yourself.
Food you might need:
Cheese tray
Crackers
Soft drinks
Veggie Tray
Tray of cold cuts
6-foot sub sandwich
Chips
Snack dips
Football Field Cake (click here)
