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All over the Baton Rouge area and across the state, Saints fever has hit. Black and Gold can be seen everywhere. Homes are proudly flying the colors of Louisiana's own NFL team. T-shirts, caps, jerseys, banners and all of the watchamacallit with Saints logos just don't stay on store shelves. Who would'a thought!?!
This Sunday is the day that Saints Football Game parties will be in full swing in more homes than ever before in the franchise's 40-year history. Chances are, you'll be at one yourself!
What a perfect time to meet some of your neighbors! How about hosting your own Game Day Party? While you have over a bunch of your closest friends, invite over the neighbors you've wanted to get to know better. This festive atmosphere makes it easy for neighbors to feel relaxed since they aren't in the spotlight like can sometimes be the case at a dinner party. No concerns here about coming up with conversation topics! Gasping at missed plays, laughing at commercials, and even swapping recipes of the party's favorite eats all create a casual atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
Speaking of recipes, here's a recipe for a great Saints Game party:
1- Make a guest list of your favorite folks. Then add in the name(s) of the neighbor you'd like to build a relationship. To your closest friends, a phone call or email is all you need to invite them over. But with that neighbor you don't know as well, prepare a special, handmade invitation and deliver it in person. (That link will help you with ideas on how to do that!) That special invitation tells your neighbor you would very much enjoy seeing them there. Be sure to put their name on it. If they already have other plans, just the fact that you made it so personal lets them know your good intentions.
2- Decorate! Nothing makes a neighborhood party as special as the decorations both inside and out. The outside decorations let your neighbors know why all the cars are up and down the street and help explain why their street is a bit harder to navigate. Plus, it lets everyone know you enjoy a good time with the best of them!
3- Gotta have the eats! You can either provide all the digs OR you can provide the main fixin's and invite your friends to bring along their favorite dish or munchies. Here are some suggestions (all recipes are from Chef John Folse's WONDERFUL website--thanks!):
Seafood Gumbo
SEC Championship Chili
Root Beer Glazed Ham
50-Yard Line Florentine Artichoke Dip
Super Moist Carrot Cake
4- Now...turn on the TV, crank up the surround-sound, and give your neighbor the best seat in the house!
All over the Baton Rouge area and across the state, Saints fever has hit. Black and Gold can be seen everywhere. Homes are proudly flying the colors of Louisiana's own NFL team. T-shirts, caps, jerseys, banners and all of the watchamacallit with Saints logos just don't stay on store shelves. Who would'a thought!?!
This Sunday is the day that Saints Football Game parties will be in full swing in more homes than ever before in the franchise's 40-year history. Chances are, you'll be at one yourself!What a perfect time to meet some of your neighbors! How about hosting your own Game Day Party? While you have over a bunch of your closest friends, invite over the neighbors you've wanted to get to know better. This festive atmosphere makes it easy for neighbors to feel relaxed since they aren't in the spotlight like can sometimes be the case at a dinner party. No concerns here about coming up with conversation topics! Gasping at missed plays, laughing at commercials, and even swapping recipes of the party's favorite eats all create a casual atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.
Speaking of recipes, here's a recipe for a great Saints Game party:
1- Make a guest list of your favorite folks. Then add in the name(s) of the neighbor you'd like to build a relationship. To your closest friends, a phone call or email is all you need to invite them over. But with that neighbor you don't know as well, prepare a special, handmade invitation and deliver it in person. (That link will help you with ideas on how to do that!) That special invitation tells your neighbor you would very much enjoy seeing them there. Be sure to put their name on it. If they already have other plans, just the fact that you made it so personal lets them know your good intentions.
2- Decorate! Nothing makes a neighborhood party as special as the decorations both inside and out. The outside decorations let your neighbors know why all the cars are up and down the street and help explain why their street is a bit harder to navigate. Plus, it lets everyone know you enjoy a good time with the best of them!
3- Gotta have the eats! You can either provide all the digs OR you can provide the main fixin's and invite your friends to bring along their favorite dish or munchies. Here are some suggestions (all recipes are from Chef John Folse's WONDERFUL website--thanks!):
Seafood Gumbo
SEC Championship Chili
Root Beer Glazed Ham
50-Yard Line Florentine Artichoke Dip
Super Moist Carrot Cake
4- Now...turn on the TV, crank up the surround-sound, and give your neighbor the best seat in the house!
