Spa Bath - Take Mom Away

There was a time where Mother's were proclaimed goddesses and worshiped - Imagine that! Now we take advantage of this “Hallmark” holiday to honor the special mother or mother-figure in your life.
Mother’s Day is a time for children helping dad make breakfast in bed for mom, and hand-made crayon cards. It’s a time for mom to kick back and let other’s wait on her, for a change and give back a little of what she gives to them all week.
This is the busiest day for flowers and restaurants, and phone systems are jammed with children remembering their mothers.  This year, May 8^th is Mother’s Day.
This year you can try something a little different, but you may want to get a move on – it’s only two weeks away. What about indulging your mom with a Hot Air Balloon ride, or take her on a sailboat ride that includes a Sunday brunch.
 If mom still has young ones at home how about giving her a day away from the kids. If she is like most mothers she will not know what to do with herself.  Give her a spa getaway or a weekend retreat and furnish her with a couple books she has been dying to read but never had enough time.
If you can’t afford a get-away, take the kids away and give her a nice spa gift basket so she can let bath bubbles take her away.
If you want to help the kids come up with ideas for Mother’s Day gifts,  check out Mother’s Day Central for craft ideas.
No matter what you do for her,  she will undoubtedly feel loved – and just remember, if you forget Father’s Day is next month, and what goes around comes around!

Celebrate Mother's On Their Special Day!

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest florist days of the year. It’s the one day a year we set aside to celebrate our mothers, and when we remember to thank them for all they have done for us. Many of us use this day as a sort of family reunion and celebrate with grandmothers, all the siblings, and their children.
Don’t think of putting a party together for Mother’s Day as a chore. Make it a loving gesture filled with fun for everyone. Include the kids in the process. Sing songs with them, make preparation a game. Since usually it’s a mom who is putting a Mother’s Day party together for her mom, mother-in-law or mother figure it should be more fun than work.
Decide whether you want a more casual affair, or just an intimate dinner. Consider what Mom would prefer.
Put together a brunch buffet, where everyone can serve themselves – scrambled eggs with sausage, hash brown potatoes, fruit, coffee cakes, muffins and mimosas. For more intimate affairs use the good china.
For more casual parties consider a pot luck, where everyone brings something and you don’t have to do all the work yourself – after all it’s your day too. You can combine the potluck with the grill (some great recipes can be found at www.grilling.com).
No matter what you are planning - place flowers around the room for that added touch. You can purchase a planter and decorate it nicely for the table, then send it home with her to hang or plant in her garden.
Although mother's usually prefer to be remembered throughout the year, they still appreciate the effort to please her. They don't really want gifts, but still like to receive them. The most precious gift you can give her is to have all of her family around. A nice photo of the entire family, in a personalized frame, would be a special touch, or something for her garden – like a birdfeeder or fountain. No matter what you get her, she will love it!  (For more Mother's Day gift ideas, click here)

Brunch Casserole

"Chicken combines with hash browns, sour cream, ham and cheese for a filling, one-stop morning feast." (from Allrecipes.com)

Ingredients:

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken meat

1 cup diced ham 1 onion, chopped 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup crushed potato chips 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:

1.	Combine undiluted soup, sour cream, hash browns, cubed chicken and ham, onions, and cheese. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
2.	Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Top with crumbs, and drizzle with melted butter or margarine. Bake for another 15 minutes.

Crazy Cakes For Your Next Party

What's a party without a cake? No matter what you are celebrating there is a cake for the occasion, and it goes almost as fast as any other of your great food.

There are so many wonderful cake pans available to make unusual and them cakes for birthdays and other celebrations. 

I couldn't resist passing along this website from Parenting Magazine (http://www.parenting.com/node/122102) with some great cake decorating ideas for kids theme birthday parties.

With Easter this weekend I thought you may want to serve this adorable bunny cake. It's so easy to make anyone can do it, and the kids will want to help.

Pink Easter Bunny Cake (Parents Magazine)
Serves 16

Ingredients:

• 3 marshmallows
• Pink construction paper
• 2 black licorice laces
• 2 pink Jelly Belly Mint Cremes
• 1 black jelly bean
• 2 blue M&M's
• 4 spearmint leaves
• 2 orange slices
• 2 pieces hard-shelled Orbit gum
• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• Red food coloring
• 1 can (16 oz) vanilla frosting
• 1 cake baked in a (1-quart) Pyrex bowl
• 1 (12 oz) cake baked in ovenproof glass bowl
• 1 Ring Ding
• 2 Yodels

What you'll need:

• A serving platter
• A bread knife
• A large resealable plastic bag

Trimming the cake:

1. Trim the tops of the two bowl cakes to make level.
2. Cut one of the Yodels in half on a slight diagonal to make the arms.
3. Cut the pink paper into 2 bunny ears, about 3 by 7 inches.
4. Arrange the cakes and snack cakes on a serving platter as pictured in template.

Frosting the cake:

1. Tint the vanilla frosting light pink with the food coloring.
2. Spread the pink frosting all over the cake to cover.
3. Place the coconut into a resealable bag and add a few drops of red food coloring. Massage the coconut and food coloring until evenly tinted.
4. Press the coconut into the frosting to cover cake completely.

To complete the decoration:

1. Insert the paper ears at the top of the cake.
2. Arrange the M&M's, black jelly bean, pink Mint Cremes and Orbit chewing gum as pictured to make the face and teeth.
3. Arrange the marshmallows as pictured for the bunny's tail.
4. Outline the bunny's leg with a long piece of black licorice lace.
5. Arrange the orange slices and spearmint leaves as pictured for the carrots.

Of course you can make the bunny any color you want, just change the color of the food coloring used to color the coconut and substitute pink items in the ingredients.

This cake will be a hit at your Easter or Spring party.

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

Having organized and hosted several community Easter Egg Hunts, I have quite a bit of experience in this area. It's a great deal of fun for an event that actually lasts less than 10 minutes, but seeing the faces of the children it is worth all the planning. Although it may be too late for a community Easter Egg Hunt this year it's never too early to start planning for next year, starting a fund or getting commitments for contributions.

In the meantime, it's not too late to put together a neighborhood hunt, or plan one for your extended family.

For the smaller scale, simply ask each participating family contribute eggs (Or, for the really die-hard hunters, get together with families and dye eggs as a group - don't make one person do it all!). Plastic eggs are easier, and not as messy, but dying eggs is a fun activity for young and old.
If using plastic eggs, fill them up with either small toys you can get at a dollar store, or candy. Make sure the smaller children to not have choking hazard toys in the eggs in their area.

In the larger hunts we offered prizes, so we put a number in an egg that would correspond to a prize. Having a prize for different age levels - like a large toy or gift basket (we had them donated by businesses in the community).

It always works better if you have a different area for different age groups, making the search harder for the older kids. Block off areas for different age groups, like 2-4; 5-6; 7-9. Have an age cut off point.

Make sure each child has a container to put their eggs. If they did not bring their own baskets, and you are not giving each child a basket, have plastic bags handy just in case.

One lesson I learned the hard way - both as a parent and an organizer - parent involvement always causes problems. Instruct parents this is a kids activity and NOT A COMPETITION! Every child should have the opportunity to get as many eggs as they can, ON THEIR OWN. Unfortunately there are some parents who may feel their child should get them all.

There are usually some smaller children who are shy and afraid to get out there and search, so make sure you keep some eggs back to put in their baskets after the hunt is over, so they don't feel left out.

An Easter Egg Hunt is a fun experience, but there will always be greedy people who can make it unpleasant, so lay down rules ahead of time as to age designated areas, no parents, no pushing and no taking eggs out of someone else's basket.

You can extend the event by having other outdoor parties to entertain everyone, including a sack race or relays.

Another aid for Easter comes from Avery Labels - click HERE for Free Easter templates to make great Easter placecards or Easter Cards from your own printer!

Happy Hunting!

Turn Your Yard Into A Tropical Paradise

Summer will be here before you know it. Now is the perfect time to start getting plans together for a Tiki Party or Hawaiian Luau.

Send out handmade invitations in the shape of hibiscus flowers or leis, and ask your guests to wear their favorite Hawaiian or flower shirts, grass shirts, sarongs, or any dress to put them in the Hawaiian mood.

Provide leis when they arrive and maybe even have silk flowers attached to clips for the ladies.

Decorate your yard with tiki torches. If you have a fire pit you can have that lit and provides eating around it with chairs or straw beach mats.

If you have a pool, place flower lanterns or floating candles in the water. You could place several small children's pools with water or sand, or some with sand and some with water, and add seashells or sea animal shaped candles ,  or mini tiki candles.

Paper lanterns, hanging leis and silk flowers attached to a pergola or strung around the yard also add to the effect.

Tropical drinks and punches served in coconut shell cups, kabobs and lots of fruit (especially pineapple and coconut) will feed your guests. If you can find a way to put a pig on a spit over the fire pit,even better!

Have plenty of tropical music, a limbo stick, a Tiki pinata, and activities that will correspond with the theme for the total Hawaiian experience – no matter where you are located.  Aloha!

Creating a Fantasy Setting

From the time they could play dress up little girls played Cinderella, and dreamed of Prince Charming and a fairtytale life – enchanted castles, carriages, beautiful slippers and living happily ever after. That is why the fantasy theme is so popular for weddings, quinceaneras, birthdays and proms.
With the royal wedding in England only a month away, more women will be daydreaming about their own Prince – along with their own fantasy wedding with all the glitz and glamor of a regal affair.
A fantasy theme is not difficult to put together, from elaborate staircases leading up to ivory towers (such as in the photo), or wall murals of castles and standees of a carriage being pulled by a white stallion.
There are numerous fairytale favors that fit into the fantasy theme – frog prince or carriage or crown trinket boxes, crystal carriages, sand castles and so many more.
Light in all important! With light columns, strings of lights dotting a staircase or entrance way, and candles in the background and on the tables you are creating an ambiance of a dream. Add ground fog for an added effect.
If you are using the fairytale theme for your wedding a number of accessory sets are available that includes ring bearer pillows, pen sets, guest book and flower girl baskets.
Create the dream atmosphere for your special event, and start the night with the idea of living happily ever after.

Celebrate the Milestone of a First Communion

After Baptism, a First Communion is the next major step in a child’s religious life (Christian – especially Catholic). This is the first time they get to dress up in a beautiful dress (usually white) with white gloves , or fancy suit , and all eyes are on them and their peers.


After the ceremony many families hold a party or open house to honor the communicant for this big step. Some people offer a toast, but since this is a religious celebration alcohol is not usually part of the activity. Depending on the weather, families hold BBQ’s or a party where everyone brings a dish. This definitely is a family event.

Gifts are given to the communicant. Usually the gift is related to a religious symbol , like a personalized cross, a rosary, bible or jewelry with a religious symbol.
Some churches hold a reception for the honorees, and families and parishioners are invited to wish these young people well. Place card holders, at least for the recipients, can be the church’s way of giving the children an offering. It could be a picture frame they can put their photo in as a memory, a bookmark with a cross or angel, or some other religion-related favor.

However you choose to celebrate this milestone in your child's life, you can utilized the day to show your pride to them for how far they have come in their spiritual training, and how proud you are on their efforts.

Fun Kids Parties

Colorful cupcakes in reusable wrappers are great finger food desserts instead of a big cake. You could also have picture cookies, with the image of the guest of honor. Kids love color, balloons, food and activities. Putting together a kid’s party isn’t al that hard to do, and you will be the “go to” place that they will want to come back to.

Don’t spend a lot of time cooking. Kids are usually easy to please. Just have a lot of finger foods. Don’t plan on too many sweets unless you have a lot of help rounding up all the hyperactive ones after a sugar rush. Have hot dogs and/or hamburgers and let them put their own condiments on them (don’t forget the pickles!). Chips and dip, cut fruit, mini muffins, cheese are good. You may as well forget the vegetables unless you can disguise them, since kids will leave them alone if they get the chance. 

Have colorful plates, plastic cutlery and cups/drinkware, and straws. Don’t bother with personalized things, kids just ignore them. They usually run to the seat they want, so place settings are also unnecessary. Tie a balloon to the back of their chair and after they have chosen their own seats, use a magic marker and personalize the balloon at their chair.

Start with a game at the table while the food is being served. Keep it calm and simple, but it keeps them in their seats. Ask each child to tell the others what their favorite toy or foot, or their favorite place to go on vacation. It will get the other kids talking and keep the conversation going.

Games should be interactive and age appropriate. A pinata is always fun, and Mystery Gift Pass and Gift Grab are also fun ideas. You can make the gift inside fit to the age group of the party.

Mystery Gift Pass  

This game is like musical chairs, but instead of needing lots of chairs you have to have a gift for the winner inside the box, and wrap the box in several layers of gift wrap. Play music and when the music stops the child holding the package unwraps one layer. Then start the music again and repeat until the box is unwrapped. The last child to unwrap the box gets the gift inside.

Gift Bag Grab

This allows everyone at the party to pick their own gift out of the a big box, and everyone gets a gift to take home. Let them pick a number to decide who goes first (the numbers correspond to the number of children at the party). The first child takes a wrapped gift out of the box, and this is repeated until all the gifts are taken out. (Don’t let anyone open theirs until everyone has picked). You can get small gifts at the dollar stores.

For older children the game show “Minute to Win It” has some great ideas you can modify to fit your yard or home, and the ages of the children (Note: These are great ideas for adult parties as well).

Edible or party favors in a bag for each attendee are also fun ideas. Other party gift ideas: Bubble Gum Machines, Personalized Water Bottles with their school name, Compacts and lipgloss for little girl parties.

Bridal Belts Accentuate A Beautiful Waistline

Ever since Kate Middleton wore a belt with her wedding dress the bridal belt has become the newest trend for wedding gowns. They help to accentuate the waistline, creating a more glamorous look and sleek figure.

Most bridal belts come in white or ivory, and have a variety of rhinestones, crystals and decorative accents to add more glamor to the dress. You can also use a plain belt and add a brooch from your family jewels to make it more personal.

A belt is a brilliant way to customize a dress you bought off a rack, and make it appear to be custom-made, or to dramatize and make a simple dress look more elaborate.

There is such a selection to choose from, and each belt adds a different look or dimension to the same dress. With this you can customize your taste, and the look will be totally you!

The best part of the wedding belt/sash is that you can adjust the length for any waistline. Your seamstress can simply cut the sash to the length you wish, or you can tie it in the back so it can be passed down to another and not have to be adjusted.

Decorating with Parasols

Decorating with parasols can really add pizzazz to your event. They are relatively inexpensive, and come in a variety of colors and sizes so you can mix and match, or follow your color theme.
Parasols can provide shade to your guests at your garden party or outdoor wedding. Provide each of your guests, or couples, with their own parasol, they will appreciate the consideration and feel as if their comfort is your main concern, especially if it is very sunny day.
You can place them in a decorative stand at the back of the entrance to the ceremony so your guests can choose to take them as they enter the room or walk down the aisle to their seats (Ask them to lower the parasol during the ceremony though, so others can see the event as well). You can also line them along the path to your outside gazebo and illuminate them for a sensational tropical effect, or mix and match them with hanging lanterns.

Parasols also make unique decor for outdoor patios, hanging them from your gazebo or a nearby tree. You can turn them upside down and add flowers, or as a shade for decorative lighting, either using Christmas light strings or making each an individual light (DIY ideas for lighting can be found at your local hardware store) for an even more spectacular impact. Placing them at different heights and angles will also add a dramatic touch.
There are even parasols you can decorate yourself, and using your imagination can make them uniquely yours – following your party theme and décor.
For those of you who have an outdoor living area, have a parasol close by in case you need it on an extremely sunny day – or for guests who are sun sensitive. They can be part of your normal décor, and taken down when needed.
Creativity makes your event unique, and your guests talking about it for a long time.

Raising Money for your Prom

A Prom is the biggest social event of the school year, and if you are a Senior it is the last hurrah before graduation.
Proms, however, is expensive to put on, so many schools hold fundraisers in order to raise the money to keep the ticket costs down.
Fundraisers can be held at lunch time, after school, or on weekends, and there are a variety of different things that can be done in order to raise the money. Here are a few examples:

• A car washes or bake sale (doesn’t raise a lot of money)
• Large yard sale - where people donate items they don’t want and the Prom committee keeps the proceeds.
• Personalized Water bottles with the school name and logo, or special design and text, or sell other favors that are fairly inexpensive when purchased in quantities, and can be sold at a higher price for profit.
• Entirely edible Picture cookies
• Sponsor a street dance in the school’s parking lot or in the gym (more casual than the prom, and charge admission at the door)
• Have a talent show – give a prize to the winner (or book them as part of the talent at your prom)
• Hold a mini-500 – where students ride tricycles around the school track.

Any of these will help you bring in some bucks, and nothing says raising money can’t be fun!

Prom Dresses Fit For The Red Carpet

Your Prom is one of the most memorable times in your school life, and you plan forever on what to wear, who you will be going with, how you do your hair and all the fun you will have.

Each year styles are taken from the Red Carpet of the SAG Awards, the Oscars, and People's Choice Awards. Many young girls will try to emulate their favorite teen star. This year Selena Gomez, Miranda Cosgrove, Victoria Justice and Taylor Swift lead the pack of talented teens who look gorgeous and stand out.

Most popular this year are strapless or one-shoulder gowns - long or short, with flirty skirts and bright colors. They highlight the face and shoulders, and are modest with a touch of the devil.

Eye-catching gowns that hug the top and flow past the waist are a definite stand out as well as short flirty dresses with multiple layers of mesh  skirting. This year there is definitive length that stands out, and all holds are barred.

Jewelry is a bit bare, at least around the neck. A simple stone or none at all seems to be the norm. Earrings, however, are the rage! Chandelier or dangle earrings in Swarovski crystal or cubic zirconia enhance the face and show off a youthful neckline.

Simple or ornate bracelets replace the necklace as the centerpiece of the jewelry collection. Another very popular accessory is the brooch , worn at the shoulder, on the waist, or in the hair.

Hair is usually worn back - in an upsweep or sleek ponytail, which shows off the neckline of the dress as well as opens up the view to some exoctic backs and dress designs. A glittery comb could be an accent as well.

Don't miss the other accessories to compliment the ensemble. An evening bag , and matching shoes complete the look - and you will be as dazzling as the stars on the runway!

No Valentine – No Problem! You Can Still Celebrate Sisterhood Day

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a special someone on Valentine’s Day. Some may even think this is a good thing. That doesn’t mean you can’t party and celebrate love – friendship – sisterhood.
Luckily Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday this year, so a Non-Valentine’s Day or Sisterhood Day Party celebration on Friday or Saturday is perfect. Gather all your girlfriends together – either at a home with a large room for entertaining or rent a suite at a local motel. Send invites to bring their “jimmies” and favorite nail polish and spa treatments. If the place has a pool or hot tub, even better!
In order for it not to turn into a man-bashing party, have uplifting things in mind to do – give each other a facial and manicure/pedicure, a make-over hair-do.
You all can bring finger foods (feel good food like cheese and crackers, chocolate) and essentials for party drinks (margaritas, fuzzy navels, pink martinis, etc.) including the blender, ice, party glasses and cheese knife .
If you want to get even more festive, have each one bring a gag or spa gift . In the end, if anyone asks, you won't be lying when you say you got a Valentine from someone special!

Romantic Gift Baskets for Valentine's Day

There are an assortment of fabulous gift baskets designed for romance, and perfect for Valentine's Day.

Add the magic of massage to your special someone with a gift of the Romantic Massage Romance Gift Basket . Your special loved one will long remember the treats in store in this basket of loving gifts, including massage oil, an acrylic massager, and a massage booklet. And we've included plenty of chocolate to say I love you in good taste! 

There are the basic baskets, with candy and stuffed animals, like the Hugs & Kisses Bear with Chocolates - appropriate for any age group.  A tower of chocolates in heart-shaped boxes - A Love Affair with Chocolate Tower is a loving tribute to your favorite chocola-holic. Or there is the Celebration of Love and Romance picnic hamper that is perfect for a romantic afternoon.

For those with a little more fun on their mind the Naughty Weekender Lovers Kit or Love is meant to be Shared - Deluxe Kama Sutra Romance Gift Set would make interesting gift baskets with romance in clearly in mind.

These are excellent suggestions for Valentine's Day gifts, or for a gift basket to present to newlyweds. Fun, unusual and romantic gift ideas.

Classroom Valentine’s Day Party for Kids

As children most of us looked forward to the annual Valentine’s Day Party at school. We shopped with our mother’s for the perfect assortment, and spent hours deciding whom in the class got what Valentine. You always saved the special one for the crush in your life, without everyone knowing it. And, have one even for that icky kid who was always pulling your hair!

Valentine’s Day also is a day you should think about being sensitive to the feelings of others. It is a time of anxiety for children who don’t have money for cards of their own, or who feel out of place in the class. As a matter of fact, it should be a rule that if they bring cards they have to have one for everyone in the class. A nice idea would be to ask other parents to purchase an extra box of cards and send them in a week before the party so the teacher can discreetly give them to children who can’t afford to get some of their own.

Kid’s love Valentine’s Day! They love the cards, the chocolates and candy hearts, and they like the break in the normally boring winter by celebrating anything. This is the perfect time to get out the craft supplies and let your kid’s creativity take hold!

Perhaps a few days ahead of time the teacher can have children bring in empty Kleenex boxes and decorate them for the Valentine’s they will get at the party, or give them a homework assignment to decorate and bring in their own boxes to put their Valentines in.

Get together with the teacher to work out the length of time the party will be, and what supplies you will need to bring. Plan at least one craft, a game, and snacks. 

Let them put together their own Valentine cards to take home to their parent(s). You and the teacher supply colored paper, glue, glitter, valentine shapes, stamps, yarn and whatever you can find to decorate the cards.

Keep in mind that some kids, who don’t feel like they are popular, may feel out of place at a party. Go out of your way to include these children. Let them be your assistant and pass out the supplies, or set up chairs for musical chairs, etc.

Plan a game or activity – musical chairs, Pictionary (have each child draw a picture of a Valentine-related object, life a bow and arrow or cupid).

For a treat you can bring sugar cookies cut out in the shape of a Valentine, and the kids can decorate their own. Supply frosting (simple powdered sugar mixed with butter and milk and colored in red, pink or left white) and Popsicle sticks to decorate the top. Add sprinkles and you have a treat they will love, and have fun making.

As long as everyone is included, you have the room under control, and the kids are having fun you will have a successful party!

Youth Super Bowl XLVI

The adults shouldn’t have all the fun during the Super Bowl. You’ll want something to keep the kids occupied – or for those who are not particularly interested in the NFL or football.
Let the kids put together their own celebration. Decorate a room, or a section of a room, just for the kids – footballs, goal posts, jerseys in their favorite team colors. Have balloons and streamers in the same color scheme.  Have them dressed in team colors or jerseys. Hang footballs from the ceiling. Let the kids help with the décor, and let them have their own snack table, decorated with a green tablecloth and make it look like a football field.
Place juice packs in a tub filled with ice. Make philly cheese-steak quesadillas - a fried tortilla filled with roast beef and cheese (you can leave out the onions for the kids), or have a large plate full of slider sandwiches – miniature versions of what you are making for the adults. You can also put a taco bar out for them to make their own.
Nachos are always fun to eat, and have a bowl of chex party mix, puppy chow (chocolate Chex cereal mixed with melted peanut butter and dusted with powdered sugar) or seasoned popcorn for snacks.
For an activity you can have the kids decorate their own cupcakes or sugar cookies. Give them each a Popsicle stick to spread different color frostings, making clean-up easier.
You may want to print some pages out of football subject so kids can draw and color (supply them with washable markers, water color pain or crayons that only show up on paper, just in case).

Super Bowl Party 2012

Even if your favorite team isn’t playing in the Super Bowl you can’t let the fans of those two teams have all the fun! If your teams are in the Super Bowl, even better! Either way, you can celebrate the main event with a fabulous party!
If you think half-time isn't what it used to be – plan some activities to keep your guest entertained.
If the weather is mild, hold a football toss. You can award guest for the longest throw, or set up a hula hoop target they can toss the ball through – or a field goal area to kick the football through.
If the weather does not permit, clear out a section where they can toss a foam football or football shaped bean bags (they are easy to make – cut out football shapes out of brown fabric, sew together – leaving an open are to add dried beans, then sew the hole closed) through a hula-hoop or into a basket. The best of 5 attempts wins!
There is also Sports trivia pursuit, football charades (using a common football term), or “hot football” (similar to “hot potato, but with a football). Prizes can be food, an NFL - themed gift , or just an extra beer - depending on your budget!
Standard fare for a football party: pizzas, hot wings, sausages, submarine (hoagie) sandwiches, tortilla chips, nachos, football shaped and decorated brownies or cake. Finger foods are the best bet. You can also be creative, and can find all sorts of ideas online.
Don't forget drinks. Beer is the usual drink of choice for a Super Bowl party, served in a frosty mug is even better! You can, of course, have  a non-alcohol line of beverages on hand to keep the party under control, or those who do not drink or are too young.
No matter what you serve - It's Always Time for Football!!!