The thing I like most about football is community. I was born and raised in Minnesota, so my only choice for “favorite football team” is the Minnesota Vikings, but their wins or losses don't weigh on me at all.
What do I care about when it comes to Vikings' games? Making sure everyone has a beverage in hand, plenty of food to eat, a place to watch the game and a place to chat (with me!) if you're not interested in the plays, the penalties or the score.
I'm excited to share that I've partnered with P&G and Family Dollar to share all the ways those brands helped me host a “Gather ‘Em Up for a Game Day” Minnesota Vikings game day party!
My first order of business was heading to Family Dollar to pick up food, drinks and some supplies to help me get the house prepped for the party. I also needed a few things that would help with the cleanup after the game was over.
When I arrived at Family Dollar it struck me that I had never actually been inside a Family Dollar store. It was a pleasant shopping experience, and I found exactly what I needed in a short amount of time. I love those one-stop shopping trips!
I picked out some Pepsi beverages. I was tempted to buy everything in those cool old-fashioned glass bottles, but there wasn't enough variety. I ended up sticking to 2-liters.
Then I found a great display with a variety of Lays chips. I wanted to buy one of each!
After grabbing the food and drinks, I hit up the household area to pick up some Charmin toilet paper and Bounty paper towels, plus some cleaning products.
When game day came around, I took advantage of fun printable football decorations. I printed out some printable Minnesota Vikings decorations and even customized a Game Day sign with our last name.
You can download your own FREE printable football party decorations: Check out the printable NFL pennant banners (there's a design for every NFL team!) and the customizable Game Day Welcome Sign.
Getting the house ready for a game day party essentially meant putting things back where they belong and wiping down all surfaces. Between our Swiffer, Swiffer Duster and plain Swiffer cloths, cleaning was a breeze! Finally, countertops got a spray of cleaner and then were wiped down with water mixed with a few drops of Dawn dish soap.
After stocking the bathroom with Charmin and putting out rolls of Bounty paper towels for mid-party spills and cleanups, the house was ready!
The party started. We ate, drank soda, talked about the Vikings (there wasn't actually a game on when everyone came over!) and my husband showed everyone some great Youtube clips of fantastic football moments.
Everyone LOVED the printable Minnesota Vikings banners I had put up on the wall behind the food. They were excited that the printable images were available for every team for FREE. I know several of them are just waiting to read this so they can print some of their own!
And when it was all done, all those handy P&G products certainly came in handy for cleanup. Plus, my nephew won a prize pack to take home with him. I love that I was able to share some products with my family!
I had so much fun both preparing for and hosting our Gather ‘Em Up for a Game Day party. I loved being introduced to Family Dollar, and I'll definitely be stopping there again when I need groceries, soda, household items or anything else!
Disclosure: Thanks to both P&G and Family Dollar for making this post possible!
Tracy Iglesias says
I don’t think I have a Family Dollar location near me, but it looks like you were able to really stock up! Looks like a fun game day party! 🙂
Marybeth Hamilton says
Oh, it’s too bad that you don’t have a store near you. It’s a great place to shop for plenty of necessities!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I am at Family Dollar at least once a week. They have just about everything for a kickin’ party, huh?
Marybeth Hamilton says
They really do! I’ll definitely be visiting more often now that I know what’s there.
deb says
I haven’t shopped at Family Dollar in a long time. Looks like I need to make a trip and check them out.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
For some reason I always forget about Family Dollar, and I don’t know why. A brand new Family Dollar just opened up down the road from me. I should go in and take a look around.
Debbie L. says
I don’t think we have a Family Dollar in our area – I will check. Looks like a fun party but I do hope the VIKINGS lose – sorry I am a BEARS fan 🙂
Marybeth Hamilton says
Wow! You must be a big fan to challenge my team choice like that 😉
Pam says
Looks like a great party! Family Dollar is a great place to get deals for parties.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
We have a Family Dollar now. I like their coupons. It makes them cheaper than the other dollar store.
Marybeth Hamilton says
Now THIS I must check out! I’m always up for bargain shopping!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
I totally use football season as an excuse to make and EAT gameday/tailgating foods. TOTALLY! I’m like you too though, the first order of business is always getting the house ready for friends or family. We have a Family Dollar in our town and I’m in there all the time! Love it, and the savings!
Marybeth Hamilton says
Thanks so much for your comment. Maybe someday we’ll get to party together on a game day 🙂
Lindsey Paris says
Holy cow, that is a HUGE amount of party supplies. Have a great time and clean up easily, too.
Rosey says
I’d love to get all of the new flavors of Lays and put them out for a party. We have Detroit Lion parties here though. 😉
Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says
I love Family Dollar. They’ve got great prices, and their products aren’t weird off brands that you look at sideways. Awesome.
Marybeth Hamilton says
That’s a great way to look at it, Ben. I know what you mean about those weird off brands!
Marina says
What a great party. It looks so easy, and I love how affordable it is to do with Family Dollar.
Liz Mays says
This looks like a great party setup. I love how affordable it is, and that I can get it all in one place.
Bridgette says
Your Vikings are coming to NOLA this weekend! We will be watching the game so thanks for the great party ideas! Go Saints! LOL!
Marybeth Hamilton says
Lol, Bridgette! We’ll just cheer for our own teams and stay friends 🙂 xo
Carly Anderson says
I love that Family Dollar has so many items for a football party! You have a beautiful kitchen, by the way!
Marybeth Hamilton says
Oh gosh, I have to say, that’s not my kitchen. I wish it was, though!
MommaDJane says
I love the personalized party decor. Have fun hosting!
Camesha says
This looks like the makings of a good party. If only I liked football. It seems everyone I know loves it. I just never got into it.
Marybeth Hamilton says
It’s ok, I’m not really into it either. I just like the idea of getting friends and family together, feeding people and rooting for the same team. Which team? It really doesn’t matter to me 🙂
Christie says
You are definitely stocked with supplies for your party! We use lots of great P&G products
Stacie says
I hit up Family Dollar a couple times a month. They do have everything!
Ronni says
I could do the same thing but for a Bears party, right? 😉
Jenn says
I love stores like this. 1 stop, find everything you need!
You look all set there for the party!
Tracey says
This looks like so much fun! It’s so handy to have a 1 stop shop like that too!
Melinda says
this puts me int he mood to have a gameday party. love how they have everything needed
Veronica says
Family Dollar is a great place to get good stuff for not a lot of cash. I guess it id football snacks headquarters
Lisa says
Football parties are the best! I always eat way too much deliciousness but it’s wroth it!
Elizabeth Ferree says
Oh I absolutely LOVE the Family Dollar store, we have one just down the road. I also love that they sell the giant gatorades (sp) for only $2. I don’t get them often but when I do it is worth the price. We recently ran down there to get a $5 mouse because mine was busted. This is definitely the place to hit up if you are having a party. I love that little man you have there.
Marybeth Hamilton says
My husband lives off Gatorade in the summer. I’ll have to go back and get some for him!
Shannon Gosney says
I love party ideas! This definitely sounds like one our friends would love to attend!
Ann Bacciaglia says
We are a Hockey family and these snacks would be great for hockey night. I love our local dollar store you can really stock up for a great price. Great tips thanks for sharing.
Barbie's Beauty Bits says
This is awesome! I noticed soda in a bottle in one of the photo’s! I’d like to try that for old time sake. There is a Family Dollar up the street, I’ve never been their before. Looks like I need to check it out!
Jeanine says
How awesome! We could do this for soccer night! I wish we had a family dollar here in TO!
Lara says
It’s great that there are still places to find great deals! Love the snowman, by the way!!
kristin says
How awesome!!! Nice to know there are ways to save and find great deals right right in your neighborhood.
Amanda says
I love Family Dollar! They have everything I need at at the right price!
Debbie Denny says
Sounds like a great party. Family Dollar has so many things.