As the dust from the playoffs start to settle, and the last two teams standing face each other for the big game, football fans across the country congregate to enjoy the competition, food, friends and of course, those awesome commercials!

If you’re planning on hosting a game day party to root for your favorite team (or just enjoy this last hurrah of the season if your team didn’t make the cut!), here are a few tips to get you prepared along with some of our top picks for football fun at home:

It’s all about atmosphere. Make your home more festive than any bar in town by incorporating team colors—napkins, paper plates, serving bowls, pennants, balloons… It IS a party after all! Try having a football ready to toss around between guests during halftime. It’ll get everyone in the touchdown spirit!

Snacks, snacks, and more snacks! Chips and dip are a great game-day go to. Since this IS the biggest game of the year, why not elevate your selection of dips by whipping up something special in a slow cooker? Mom’s chilli anyone?

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Tailgate favorites are always a hit. An at-home football party calls for BBQ classics, wings and ribs! They keep hungry guests happy…even if their team is on the losing end. Set up a buffet-style table with a heated server, some colorful serving plates and some stick-to-your ribs recipes.  

Cheer on your team with a selection of beverages. Beer and soda are the obvious must-haves for football parties, but make sure you offer lots of cold water, too! If you really want to impress your guests, bring the bar home by serving a traditional foam-topped beer from your personal beer draught tap!

Got a housewarming party to attend, but a little unsure about what gift to bring? There’s no need to go on an endless search at your department store when you can peruse through our awesome houseware selection from the comfort of your home. When it comes to perfect housewarming gifts, look for items that the new homeowners can use for entertaining, as they’re likely going to be doing more of it in their new place.

Here are some fabulous housewarming gift ideas that will surely make your hosts happy: (clockwise)

Waring Pro Professional Roaster Oven: From turkey dinners to pot roast, they’ll love using this roaster oven for those big holiday get-togethers.

Wusthof Gourmet 18-Piece Block Set: All the essential cutlery that every kitchen needs, all in one high-quality set.

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Riedel Happy “O” Wine Tumblers: These elegant stemless wine glasses are perfect for kitchens with tight cabinet spaces. The colorful glass bottoms add to the relaxed, elegant feel.

Cheers to cool drinks! Waring Pro Professional Drink Mixer

As temperatures rise, make sure you take time cool down this summer with refreshing drinks the whole family can enjoy. The sleek Waring Pro Professional Drinks Mixer lets you whip up your favorite milkshakes, malts and smoothies just like an old-time diner!

Treat the kids and your guests to these delicious and classic summertime treats at your next pool party or just on a hot summer afternoon.

Old Fashioned Vanilla Milkshake

1 cup vanilla bean ice cream

½ cup whole milk

3-4 tsp. chocolate syrup

Put all ingredients into the canister of your drinks mixer and blend until smooth.

Serve in milkshake glasses and top with whipped cream if desired.

Delicious Chocolate Malt

½ cup cold milk

¼ cup carbonated water

3 tbsp. malted milk powder

½ tsp. vanilla extract

2 big scoops of chocolate ice cream (or your choice of flavor)

Put all ingredients together into the canister of your drinks mixer, adding the ice cream last. Blend until smooth.

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Banana Milkshake

1 medium banana

4 stawberries sliced

½ cup cold whole milk

1 cup strawberry ice cream

Put all ingredients together into the canister of your drinks mixer, adding the ice cream last. Blend until smooth for about 5 minutes. Serve in milkshake glasses and top with whipped cream if desired.