Want to celebrate the big game, but don’t have any time outs to put it together? Here are quick game day ideas you can do to celebrate that take less than 8 minutes to do! 

Even if you aren’t a big football fan, there’s just something about getting together on Sunday night for the BIG GAME for food and fun together.  Even if you don’t have a team to root for and you don’t have much time to put anything together, make it worth celebrating with these Quick Game Day Ideas. If you have 8 minutes (and especially if you have kids), you can still pull off a touchdown. 

Just remember, the name of the game is TEAM! So do it together. Put the kids to work and to help you as part of the fun. Not only is it smart, but the “set up” is sometimes more fun than the real deal. 

1. Snack Stadium 

Bust out the chips and dip and you’re done! There’s no shame in your game with this quick “snack stadium” that can make your dips and chips (and whatever else look like a winning presentation with no work. Order it here or you can pick up at your nearby Party City. 

2. Chocolate Chip Dip Football 

Nicknamed “crack dip” by my friends, this recipe is a girlfriend’s favorite go to and she finally gave me the recipe! I made it shaped like a football and now who’s winning? This is the easiest recipe in the world and again – the kids can make it! 

3. Game Time Bingo 

Don’t just put the kids in another room, make them part of the fun! This football bingo can bring them into the game (and for those of us that don’t know football this is really a great way to learn!) Print it off and use the GoGo squeeZ tops (putting those babies to use for your markers) and play throughout the game! Of course have a great little something for the MVP that wins! 

4. LEGO Goal Post 

Did I make this? NOPE! But my son who doesn’t care too much about football LOVED being able to add to the fun by building his own details to the party. What’s fun about this LEGO Goal Post is that it also doubles as a fun one to fold up some paper footballs for a little game within the big game. But don’t just stop there! Think about the fun stuff your kids can do and just let them! That’s the real touchdown in this parenting game – make them feel like you’re a team. (Cheesy rant over.) 

5. Football Favor Boxes 

Want to make sure the kids don’t go crazy on snacks or perhaps you do have them in another room watching their favorite movie? Then put together these premade Football favor boxes using snacks from your pantry to ensure they get a balance of healthy snacks. Plus it’s the fun it in cute sack or box that kids and just using the snacks you already have! 

6. Commercial Showdown

You know the commercials are your favorite part! So make it the feature of the party with a true showdown. Use cardstock to make your “official judging cards” and use them throughout the game to see which one really makes the cut! You can these cute ones or use this field template to download to write in your own! 

7. Two-Step Mini Corndogs 

I love these because they are exactly two things you need to make these mini corndogs: cornbread mix and a package of cocktail sausages. (Can’t go wrong with cocktail weenies, right?) Put them together and bam – you’re done. Grab the supporting team (ketchup and mustard) and you’re an all-star. If you want to make these from scratch, then go talk to her. Personally, I’m all about the easy eight minutes (ok, these take time to bake but it took me only 2 minutes to put them together.) 

8. Buffalo Chicken Dip  

By far this dip recipe will ALWAYS get the team rooting for you. With just a few ingredients, you mix it together, bake it and it’s game time. Add veggies, bread, your fingers (WHATEVER) for this must-have Buffalo Chicken Dip. 

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar mix is great)

2 cup cooked chopped chicken, (<<<<<Rotisserie chicken for the win)

1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (I like this one!) 

3/4 cup sour cream

1/4 Bleu cheese crumbles 

Instructions

Mix it all up (except reserve a little cheddar and bleu cheese for the top.) Bake it at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Done. 

Babies may be hard to buy holiday gifts for since they can’t tell you what they want, but it’s almost as hard to buy for the big kids because there are so many things to choose from! Here’s your lowdown on Eyeopener TV THE hot gifts for big kids this holiday season. 

Mattel // Barbie® Dreamhouse® 
Ages 3+
She’s reigned supreme for your decades so it’s no surprise that Barbie is still at the top of the must-have holiday gifts. And at three stories and seven rooms of endless fun, the Barbie Dreamhouse is still one of the most requested items from Santa. With all the luxe features including a working elevator, built in garage, a pool,and interactive accessories with realistic motion and sound, you’ll find this toy on our list, too.

Dynacraft // Barbie® Bike
Ages 4 to 8
Barbie is still a win with her house and this bicycle! Dynacraft’s Barbie® Bike, the last word in fashion-forward biking, brings a 16-inch pink and white BMX and LED light-up frame with sparkle and shine style to fans who believe no outfit is complete without a matching bike. The Barbie bike also has shimmering streamers, a removable handlebar bag and custom Barbie tread tires. An alloy quick release seat post and adjustable training wheels allow the bike to be easily customized to suit riders for comfort and safety.

Mattel // Monster High™ Boo York, Boo York Floatation Station Astranova
Ages 6+
The Monster High™ ghouls are heading to Boo York City in their first musical, where they meet their new ‘beast’ friend Astranova, who is out of this world! The newest ghoul comes complete with her own playset that offers “suspenseful” play and display. The Floatation Station features an interactive light show that flashes to the beat of girls’ own music, extending the fun into room décor.

Mattel // Hot Wheels® Ultimate Auto Garage
Ages 4+
Packed with mega action and big adventures with more than 35 spots to park your collection! Once you’ve loaded your cars take them on a variety of adventures, including a side-by-side race. The Ultimate Auto Garage, includes five Hot Wheels® vehicles and a helicopter to get the action started.

Matchbox // Treasure Truck
Ages 3+
A new rugged, large-scale truck equipped with a real working metal detector, the Treasure Truck raises the bar on exploration by taking the hunt below ground. Activate the truck by pushing the antenna down, which will emit a detection signal and once the truck is roving along a surface, the hunt is on! As the Treasure Truck detects metal, the detection signal will change, and the treasure is ready to be dug up! Grab the scoop and dig deep until the metal is found, using the sifter scoop to separate soil or sand so that only the treasure remains. When the hunt is over, simply raise the antenna to turn off until the next mission begins.

Nintendo // Yo-Kai Watch Bundle
Ages 3+
Nintendo has something for everyone, whether you’re a casual player or the most avid kind of gamer. Asa always Nintendo offers the best value for holiday shoppers with great bundles for both the Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS portable systems. One of the biggest games for the holidays is YO-KAI WATCH for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game is a huge cultural phenomenon in Japan and just launched in the United States.

Candy Craft // Chocolate Pen
Ages 4+
Draw one-of-a-kind delicious shapes made with real confectioners’ chocolate. Write messages that melt in your mouth. Fill special candy molds with an incredible level of detail and design. The Candy Craft Chocolate Pen Kit includes everything needed to make several artistic treats, including a half pound of premium confectioners’ chocolate in multiple colors, 50 candy molds, multiple pen tips, and gift bags specially made to share your custom candy creations.

HEXBUG® // HEXBUG® Scarab
Ages 3+
The HEXBUG® Scarab is an exceptionally high-speed, mechanical, beetle-like robotic bug that skitters around on six angled legs. The high energy micro robotic creature propels itself forwards and backwards, and is capable of popping from its back to its feet if placed upside down. The Scarab’s lifelike behavior is eerily mesmerizing to watch and interact with. Packed with advanced design and engineering, each Scarab has an inner body loaded with robotic intelligence, protected by a hard, transparent exoskeleton casing.

Crayola // Color Alive
Ages 4-10
A great stocking stuffer and available in several favorite characters, Crayola Color Alive changes coloring forever by blending traditional coloring with a virtual experience. With a special app and crayon, kids can take coloring to the next level and bring their creations to life. Each Color Alive book comes with 16 action coloring pages that can be brought to life with the Color alive app for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Also included with each book are six crayons and a special color effects crayon.

Brick Builders Club // BrickSwag
Ages 5+
BrickSwag is the #1 membership for LEGO fans. Each month includes official LEGO kits to build and keep, exclusive t-shirt, Build magazine, Funky Fig trading cards, and more surprises. Readers receive 20% off their BrickSwag subscription with this exclusive promo code: FAM20. OFFER EXPIRES: 11/20/2015. 

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I thought going to an Auto Show was just for those gearheads or are in the auto business. Definitely NOT for a mom looking for a vehicle that can fit my family or my schedule.

However, I realized I was totally wrong. An Auto Show is actually the perfect place for a busy mom that is looking for a new car all in one place in one day. There are many other benefits, too.

With the upcoming Dallas Auto Show, March 25 – 29 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, make sure you take the time to reap the benefits of attendance.

I’ve been driving a 2014 Chevy Equinox this week, so I’m excited to see what the 2016 has in store when I visit the DFW Auto Show. (Photo Credit)

1. Researching the top auto brands and multiple makes, models and more all in one place.
I once shopped at eight different auto dealerships and spent at least 16-20 hours traveling, talking and test driving. At the Dallas Auto Show, you’ll be able to cut to the chase, whether you’re just starting your research or you have a few already picked out and want to be able to evaluate them apples to apples. No matter where you are in the process, check out the Dallas Auto Show app for the most up-to-date details including a floor plan and/or connect on social for more details.

2. Talk to the Pros without the sales pitch.
I love the idea of the car show because you get to ask all the questions you want without there being any contract at the end of the day. I don’t make choices well on the fly about large purchases, so that type of pressure at the dealership isn’t my cup of tea, but the Auto Show gives you all the time you need to go look at a car, talk about another, go back to the other car – well you get the picture…you can be indecisive and not feel like you have to buy anything today. But if you find “the car,” you also can get headed in the right direction NOW so you can make your purchasing power a much easier process.

3. Benefit from all the promotional opportunities for deals, giveaways and more.
Just like many public shows, this event has several opportunities available for giveaways, freebies and incentives to make that car purchase. I’m a gal who is always looking for a deal, so this is right up my alley.

Dallas Auto Show
March 25-29, 2015
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
650 S. Griffin
Dallas, TX
Early Bird Online $10
At the show $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and seniors 65+
https://dfwautoshow.com

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I wish I could be the mom that has a healthy dinner, prepared and ready to go at 5:30 PM.

But it doesn’t happen very often.

And even with the best laid plans, our family has to put together a plan for dinner that doesn’t mean going through a drive-through.

That’s why the free TangoTab has become part of our routine when choosing a place to dine.  Not only does it give me a suggestion and great offer, every time you use a free TangoTab restaurant deal through your TangoTab app, they donate a meal to a person in need through a local charity. So while I eat, someone who needs a meal gets one too.

Checking my TangoTab app for nearby offers, Texas Land & Cattle popped up with 20% off my tab or a free shared plate, so I claimed it and off we went!

One of my go-to favorites for salmon, I ordered the grilled salmon and a side of brussels sprouts. But I found out there were lots of other great offers happening with the holidays.

TEXAS SMOKED BOARD FOR TWO ǀ  Famous House Smoked Sirloin, bacon-wrapped stuffed quail with sweet potato hash, and roasted pork loin topped with whiskey demi-glace, all smoked to perfection. Served with choice of two side salads or cups of soup & two side items 44.99

Enjoy $5 Off a select bottle of wine when you purchase the Texas Smoked Board.

And because it’s the holidays, it’s a great time to enjoy a cocktail or two with your steak, enchiladas or both!

BOURBON BLITZEN ǀ Maker’s Mark Bourbon with a splash of Kahlúa
CRANBERRY APPLETINI ǀ Tito’s Handmade Texas Vodka, Apple Pucker, fresh cranberry juice
WHITE CHRISTMAS ǀ Absolut Vanilla, Amaretto, cream, swirled with chocolate

The Holiday Menu is available through January 10 at all locations.

But even with the holidays, you can enjoy any day of the week’s specials. However, my favorite is TEXICAN TUESDAYS with $3 specialty tacos!

The Dirty Bird – Cilantro lime marinated sliced grilled chicken, crispy onion strings, cabbage-jicama slaw, spicy ranchero sauce, flour tortilla
The Big Catch – Crispy battered redfish, cabbage-jicama slaw, pico de gallo, bayou aioli, flour tortilla
The Cowboy – Hand breaded sirloin, pepper cream gravy, cabbage-jicama slaw, sliced jalapeño, flour tortilla
The Meathead – Smoked sirloin, cabbage-jicama slaw, onion, pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese, green chile sauce, flour tortilla
The Spicy Texican – Jalapeño skirt steak, Texas chimichurri, garlic sour cream, pico de gallo, cabbage-jicama slaw, flour tortilla
The Hippy – Cabbage-jicama slaw, cucumber, fresh green beans, sweet corn, carrots, Texas chimichurri, garlic sour cream, flour tortilla

And with $3 House Margaritas & $3 Dos Equis, all day on Tuesdays, it’s a perfect place to reconnect with friends and family this holiday.

 

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