While Super Sunday parties may be super fun for us adults, it can be a total bummer when the kids are not so into the game and are constantly interrupting the show. I've hunted down a few tips to help keep them occupied and well fed so that they'll be on their best behavior.
Visit yescoloring for a FREE printable Patriot's coloring page:
Or PlayPartyPlan for a FREE printable Super Bowl Commercial BINGO card:
I love this game idea from Play PartyPlan -- all you need is some tape, a piece of black poster board, a foam football, and some chalk:
Don't underestimate the entertainment value of Patriots-themed partyware to make the kids feel included. Big Y has a great selection:
Let them use the cups to hold their snacks (less spills than balancing a paper plate) and set up a juice box and water bottle drink station where they can help themselves.
Depending on how many kids will be hanging at your house, consider getting them their very own big game sandwich -- without the peppers, onions, tomatoes, or whatever else they'll fuss about and want to pick off. Big Y's giant 30" In-Vince-Ible Sandwich, which you can custom order with meats and cheeses is only $10.99. If you would like one for a Sunday party, you can call ASAP to custom order. Order your favorite adult version in addition to a kid-pallet-friendly simple sandwich.
Same goes for the pizza. Big Y's party-size, baked fresh in-store pizza starts at $19.99 for plain cheese. Less than $20 for 40 slices. Cannot beat that price. (Each additional topping is $2.50). Order up a plain cheese for the kiddos and go wild with the toppings for yourself (pepperoni, mushrooms, red and green peppers, black olives, ground beef, and sweet sausage are all options). If you are ordering for Sunday, plan at least an hour's notice.
The bummer about a Sunday night football party is that it's a school night/work night and you've got to do the cleanup in advance of an early wake-up. Prepared foods go a long way in reducing the kitchen mess. In addition to the pizza and grinders, Big Y is also offering prepared platters for wings, nuggets or tenders, ciabatta sandwiches, wraps, cheese and deli platters, and pasta and meatball combos. This looks like an amazing deal:
Not to mention all of their amazing desserts. Did you even see the Tom Brady jersey pull-apart cupcake creation they will have in store this weekend?
Unfortunately, with the food allergies in this house, the cupcake platter is out. However, I will be trying my hand at these super simple touches for dessert:
And of course, don't forget to dress the kiddos in their pajamas whether you are headed to or hosting a party -- if they fall asleep you have a better chance of plopping them in bed without waking. Better yet, make it a pajama party all around and then everyone's already got their elastic waistbands on to make room for all of the noshing.
Wishing you a super Super Simple Super Sunday!
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