Who doesn’t love this time of year? It’s party season with Madison’s birthday kicking off in January and my favorite football team in the playoffs! However, this year is a bit challenging for me since I’m battling mono and pneumonia (if you follow me on Facebook, you know 2017 started with a bang). I rely heavily on my party planning checklist to stay organized and make things manageable. Peapod, my go-to for years, is a lifesaver when checking off everything on my list for the perfect party! Let me share my party planning list with you!
Use Paper and Plastic When Possible
Nothing is worse than missing the excitement of the last quarter because you’re stuck doing dishes. With an immediate family of over 30 people, our house never has small gatherings. That’s why including disposable items like paper plates and plastic silverware on my party planning checklist has been a game-changer. Now, I can enjoy the game and know who won instead of spending hours at the sink!
Party Trays Are Your Friend
Nothing simplifies hosting, such as including ready-to-serve trays on your party planning checklist. Just pull out the tray and set it on the table—no need to hunt for bowls or other serving dishes. These trays often look more polished and appealing than anything I could put together myself!
Cupcakes vs Cake
I always used to have leftover cake after parties, but adding cupcakes to my party planning checklist has made a big difference. Not only do they create less waste, but my kids now specifically request them, making them a win-win for our celebrations!
Themed Food
Fun food is always a must-have on my party planning checklist for the big game. One of our favorites? These delicious Football Cookies that my family absolutely loves!
Self-serve
Beer and wine are easy additions to my party planning checklist, especially when ordered from Peapod and tossed into a cooler. (Check local delivery options to see if this service is available in your area.) Guests can help themselves with their favorite drinks, while juice boxes are the perfect solution for the kids!
Take People Up On Their Offers
When creating your party planning checklist, don’t forget to take advantage of guests asking what to bring. Say yes to their offers—it’s a great way to lighten your load. Delegating tasks means less work for you and less stress, making your celebration more enjoyable!
Order from Peapod
Why waste time at the grocery store when you can check off items on your party planning checklist with convenient home delivery? Many services offer flexible delivery times; for some, you don’t even need to be home! If you are, they’ll bring everything right to your kitchen. Plus, they accept coupons, making it a hassle-free and budget-friendly option!
These are just a few things I do to make a party as stress-free as possible. Since Peapod made this party so easy, I have a fantastic promotional code you can use to save $25 off any order $90 (new customers only) or more. Use code SHOPSHARE25 when you check out (this expires 12/31/17.)
Hosting a memorable big game party doesn’t have to be stressful when you have a solid plan. By following this party planning checklist, you can ensure that every detail is covered so you can relax and enjoy the game alongside your guests. With some preparation, your gathering will be the MVP of the season! Now it’s time to kick back, cheer on your team, and make unforgettable memories.
Those cookies are super cute. We’re having a big party to cheer on our Pats!!
I love the veggie platter. It’s one of my kids favortie snacks for TV time.
Those cookies look amazing! You should try selling them! I love all the suggestions for what to make for the super bowl.
I would love to go to your football party. Everything looks delicious and love those football cookies.
These are all great ideas! We actually hosted a party at our house this past Sunday (to watch the Packers lose) and we had a cheese tray and a veggie tray out. Those are always a hit!
I was thinking about doing party trays for the big game day, but I decided that I would spend the same amount of money cooking each dish.
Having the right food is important for any party. We always do cupcakes too. Way less waste!
Yummy food platters! Big enough to feed to whole crowd! My tips are to always have paper towels handy – in each room! Buy more forks and less spoons!
These are all wonderful tips for getting ready for game day and game day parties or gathering. We used to have huge parties for years, but I haven’t had one in a couple of years because they are so much work!
Love your game day party tips. Especially the football cookies and the idea of making cupcakes. Who wants a big piece of cake when you have so many other great snacks to try!
I love the cute football cookies. I will have to make a batch for the next game. I know they will be a big hit.
Those cookies are absolutely adorable. We typically host a Super Bowl party and I am all about having things individual sized (for example, a cup of guacamole with a flauta nestled in it). Makes the party feel more special.
These are all great tips on hosting a party for the big game!! I can’t believe it’s already Super Bowl time again!! Crazy!!
These are all great tips for the big game. I love these football cookies and will have to make them for sure. It is always nice to have a go to place when you need help with food trays etc. for the big game day. Thanks for sharing the tips.
These party trays are super convenient. We don’t have a lot of options yet here but the one that I’ve been ordering from delivers the food to where the action is.
And I can’t stress enough on how important it is to simply use paper products. It’s the most practical thing to do.
big game day is like food heaven. everything looks so delish. i love how so many families are getting prepared for the big day.
These are some awesome tips!!! I’m convinced if you bail the food and snacks, you will have one killler party!
OH!! I miss Peapod so much!! They don’t have anything like it in NC.
Those football cookies look so cute! Absolutely love the idea and creativity!