Your Super Bowl Party Checklist

Hey...it's your party. You can do whatever you want.

Is it playing games all day that you want? Is it a room full of friends and family, your favorite beverages and appetizers? Is it a cozy fireplace, a blanket and your dog sleeping in your lap? Is it placing bets? What is it?

I've found about a million tips that make for a great Superbowl party; but everyone's idea of a great party are different.

Here are some tips that I found that sound like a pretty good time to me. Let me know if you have more!

GET THE WORD OUT NOW

Whether you are sending out a big invitation on Facebook, calling your friends, or actually sending out invitations, get the invitations out now; so everyone makes plans to show up at your party...instead of making plans to go somewhere else.

A BIG TV

Listen....if you're throwing a Superbowl party and you have a 32 inch TV; unless your a college student, maybe you should let someone else throw the party. People are expecting a big tv for the big game.

PLENTY OF ROOM

If you're inviting all of your family and friends to your party, make sure you have room...like a big living room...a man cave...a heated garage...Make sure there's room for everyone to enjoy the game.

LOTS OF FOOD

Watching a game like this is exciting; it takes moments of patience, mixed with moments of excitement and sometimes dread! Keep the food close by...it's a great way for a frustrated person to get up when the action gets to be too much, and take a little break.

ENJOY THE HALFTIME SHOW

For those of you who love Football, please remember, there are those of us that are watching the game because we love you; so please let us enjoy the halftime show; it's something us creative types look forward to every year; and there is nothing worse than going to a party where they turn down the tv during the halftime show!

A PLACE FOR THE KIDS

If your kids LOVE football and can watch the game with the big people; awesome. If they have no interest, then have a place for them in another room, where someone can keep an eye on them, and an eye on the game.

GAMES FOR EVERYONE

Maybe you want to play a little Superbowl Trivia?

Football bingo?

Placing bets?

You can make up your own games, have party favors or not have any at all...but some people really like to get in on the fun. Having a few options is always a great idea.