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I have no shame in being a bandwagon jumper.
I mean, really, isn’t that what bandwagons are for? They come by, you hop on, and when the fanfare is over, you slip back onto the road and dust off your jeans.
Mr. Suburble, on the other hand, is happy to be the driver of the wagon, picking up the gang at the beginning of the season and dropping them off on the very last game day.
The Super Bowl is nearly here, and even if you’re like me, and can’t name the quarterbacks for each team – you can throw a party!
In celebration of the fact that you can save a bit of dough on Rubbermaid food-storage and Sharpie 4+ packs next week at your local Target, I was challenged to use both in setting up a fabulous Super Bowl party.
I know. The Super Bowl hasn’t happened yet. But like all good productions, a dress rehearsal helps immensely! (And Lila and Lucy were the completely over-eager guests)
In preparation for my fabulous Super Bowl party, each guest would receive a Rubbermaid container with a personalized invite. Friends would have special requests on the containers they were to bring to the party.
And happily, nobody would have to worry about labelling their serving ware or collecting it later. Each container would be left at my house – and I’d very willingly do the washing up.
My imaginary guest was quite obliging. This spinach dip is always a crowd-pleaser.
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pkg vegetable soup mix
- 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- Squeeze out all of the water from the spinach with paper towel
- In a bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix well
- Let dip sit in the fridge for at least two hours
- Stir and serve with chips or bread
- You can also add green onion
By rolling out a few lengths of paper, suddenly the table is easily personalized.
And if you leave a few Sharpies on the table…
Your guests can add to the decor.
My imaginary guests were very thrilled to be at my party. (And I might have given up my allegiance in this upcoming game there… )
There’s nothing quite like a spread of good food and a relaxed atmosphere to make for a great party.
And bandwagons are an awfully fun ride!
To save $1 off of Rubbermaid food storage containers and Sharpie four (or more) packs – text COUPONS to TARGET (type “TARGET” into the phone number space on your phone) this week! You’ll get a coupon right to your phone.
And pssttt… check out the Rubbermaid line of glass bowls. They can go right into the oven. Hellllooooo…. bring this mama a hot dip, please!
So, my fellow Bandwagon-mates, who are you rooting for this Sunday?
I’ll help you out: the Seahawks and the Broncos are playing.
No. I did NOT just Google that!
Okay. Maybe I did.
26 comments
paula schuck
I am rooting for me to get moved next month. I will not be watching but DH probably will and hello – I love these ideas!! The paper as tablecloth is genius. Very whimsical and childlike. I would do that and scatter some Sharpies. Love.
Tara
Thank you so much, Paula! I’m thinking that the write-on tablecloth should be brought back – what about baby showers or BBQs… I can only imagine what would be scribbled down at some of our events. 🙂
Janis@All Things Beautiful
Oh I love the idea of asking your guest to bring their special thing AND providing the container! Awesome! I’m pulling for the Broncos!!! Love Peyton!
Tara
So does Mr. Suburble. He’s torn – he’s a Hawks and Broncos fan. I think that means that either way, he’ll be thrilled with the outcome!
Jo-Anna
Great idea for a party – potluck parties are always the most fun – people love to contribute food! And genius having them use your containers! Love it! Oh, and I love the Sharpies & the writeable tablecloth – those are always so much fun!!
Tara
I should put Kraft paper on the tables more often. The kids LOVE drawing all over it.
Not with Sharpies, though. Sharpies are a grown-up only item in this house! 😉
Holly @ The Inspired Home
I got some of the Rubbermaid Glass when I did my Fridge Organization & they are awesome! Thanks for letting me know who was playing 🙂
Tara
I totally Googled it. I admit it. 😛
Virginia Fynes
GREAT ideas! The inviting with a dish and a request of a favorite is so clever! People hate thinking up what to bring… and hosts hate having dishes left behind!
Tara
Too true. And I hate it when I’ve left an event and realized that I’ve left servingware somewhere (Especially when it’s servingware that I LIKE)! This cuts out those corners! 🙂
Dani @ lifeovereasy
These are such cute ideas! Love requesting your favourite recipes from your guests – great idea. And I love spinach dip!
Tara
I love Spinach dip, too. I’m the girl always hovering over the bowl. (I have a dip-problem. I’ll admit it!)
Kara
Everything looks so yummy, Tara! I love your idea for container invitations for guests to bring stuff … Very clever!
Tara
Thank you so much, Kara! I will definitely hand out invitations like this – so much easier (for planning AND for clean-up!)
Adrianne
I LOVE this invitation idea! Because totally, you wonder what you should bring. How much easier if your hostess lets you know what the best menu addition would be and also, hey, put plop it in here. LOL!
I also love letting people write messages. I am going to be 100% honest now when I say… once people start “celebrating” that’s always a hit, and gets more and more hilarious. (Or in a less beer-filled-home party, the kiddos would certainly have a blast.)
You always have such great ideas!
Tara
Oh yes, I’m definitely doing this for a grown-up party. I can only imagine the entertainment value from the tablecloth once the party is done!
Marilyn
Tara, you are brilliant! I love the container invitation idea! I think you are a party planner at heart! …. a FUN party planner! 😀
Tara
Thank you so much, Marilyn!
Inspire Me Heather
Go team go! Your cupcakes look yummy and thanks for the spinach dip recipe, that looks good too!
Tara
Thank you so much, Heather!
katie
Mmm love spinach dip and love super bowl parties mainly for the food! Unless my team is in the Super Bowl and then I really like the game too! 🙂
Tara
That’s me, too, Katie. I’m a huge fan of the food at SuperBowl parties – almost as much as the game! 🙂
Angie@Echoes of Laughter
Mmmm. Now I am hungry! I love snacks for parties! So delish! I know that we are planning some snacks for the Super Bowl and you have given me some great ideas! Where do you get that beautiful cake stand? It’s gorgeous! Have a lovely week! Angie xo
Tara
Angie – the cake stand is from Home Sense, actually! It was a few years back, but I’ve seen them there since.
Shauna
Great ideas! We’re hosting this year and it’s definitely going to be a battle (my husband is a Seahawks fan and our friends are rooting for the Broncos). Hopefully the food and drinks will keep everyone happy!
Tara
Mr. Suburble is rooting for both sides – so he’ll be happy either way! The food and drinks will be plenty for me!