Once you have invited your friends and set a budget, it’s time to find creative ways to work within it! The Superbowl lends itself very well to low-budget parties—not only is it perfectly acceptable to plan a pitch-in but there’s no need to plan a full meal. Provide simple, inexpensive foods that are snackable between plays.
Food/Drink: Kroger is having a great sale right now with several items perfect for Superbowl snacks. Stockup on appetizers, chips and sodas. For alcohol beverages, BYOB is completely acceptable in this type of situation. Simply ask your guests to bring their favorites.
You can also use the food to play up the football theme & add a little “decor” to the event. Cut themed shapes out of cookies, shape a football cheese ball or create a football field cake.
Decorations This is obviously not a priority for a Superbowl party but it’s a great chance to show off your favorite Colts merchandise. You can’t wear all your jerseys at once, right? Go ahead and put them on display.
Paper Goods Besides the ultimate Superbowl plate, you’ll need cups, napkins and silverware. You can keep costs to a minimum by resisting the urge to buy everything Colts. Licensed party goods are available online and at Hallmark, Marsh & Kroger but they’ll be a lot more costly than basic blue & white.
Entertainment Obviously, the number one source of entertainment here is the big game, but be sure to play along with AdBowl in between. Register for the site in advance to rate commercials after the game. You can even print score cards or download the FREE iPhone app to play live during the Superbowl. You know, when you aren’t watching the Colts win the championship!
