Touchdown! 6 Festive Ideas for your Super Bowl Party

Whether you’re rooting for the Broncos or the Panthers there’s one thing we can all agree on: the Super Bowl is a great reason to get together. While the snacks aren’t quite as important as the snap, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the game day goodies you’re going to serve up. There are plenty of opportunities to have a little festive fun with your offerings, check out some of our favorite ideas below.

Pigskins In a Blanket – This marvelous munchie is bite-sized, easy to make, and almost too clever for its own good. Definitely a must-make!

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Wonderful Wontons – The Basil Momma’s presentations at the Indianapolis Home Show were a hit, so we couldn’t help sharing one of her delicious recipes. These wontons won’t leave you wanting – trust us!

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Vivacious Veggies – Trying to keep that new year’s resolution? We salute you! It can be tricky to find healthy tailgating treats, but this vegeta-ball should do the trick.

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Super Bowl Sundaes – Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a Super Bowl sundae! Top with sprinkles or something a little more decadent (like caramel sauce) to take these treats to the next level.

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Creative Cupcakes – Satisfy your sweet tooth with these fabulously festive double chocolate cupcakes.

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(Very) Cool Cooler – This field inspired cooler will make the perfect addition to any party! Fill it with soda, beer, water (or whatever, really) it’s sure to add a little charm to every beverage it chills.

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We hope these ideas help you have a super fun Super Bowl party! Tackle any of our festive suggestions? Make sure to share some shots of all the fun with @HomeShows on Instagram and Twitter!

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Favorite Things About Fall

You can't deny it any longer, as of September 23rd it's official: summer is over. That's right folks, it's finally fall. For some of you, this change of seasons might not be your favorite. We can understand that, summer is sunny and relaxing and fall is busy and cold. But fall doesn't deserve the rap it gets - it just has a hard act to follow. In fact, there are a lot of really great things that happen between September 23rd to December 21st. Don't believe us? Check out the top six things we love about fall.

1. Colors - Fall is a season that inspires rich hues and deep, earthy tones. We love spring pastels and summer's bright palette, but fall brings out such luxurious colors.

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2. Decor - Seasonal interior and exterior decorations begin with fall and continue through the winter. Creating charming table settings, front doors, porches, and entryways is a great tradition. We know you can't wait to light your jack-o-lanterns and then deck the halls.

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3. Fashion - There's something comforting, comfortable, and chic about sweater weather.

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4. Pumpkin Spice - Add it to lattes, muffins, bagels, donuts, cakes, pies, ice cream, bread, whatever you can think of really...it's all good!

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5. Holidays - Trick or treaters and being thankful are some of the best parts of fall. Too much candy, too much turkey, too much fun.

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6. The Capital Home Show! - We can't mention fall without talking about the Capital Home Show. Planning a home renovation? Looking for some tips to help spruce up your space? Need some inspiration for your new home? The Capital Home Show is full of home design, decor, and renovation experts and celebrities, service providers ready to give you advice and discounts, educational demonstrations, and so much more! The home and garden event of the season takes over the Dulles Expo Center September 25-27, 2015.

Fall is a season we love, so we have to ask: what are you favorite things about fall? Did we miss something on our list? Let us know on Twitter on Facebook!

Did you know that connecting with us on social has lots of perks? Not only will you get the inside scoop on upcoming events and celebrities lifestyle tips, you'll also get exclusive access to ticket discounts. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets to the Capital Home Show on our Facebook ticket deals. Click here to learn more.

DULLES EXPO CENTER

SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2015.

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Super Snacks To Serve At Your Super Bowl Party

The sporting event of the year is just a few days away - are you ready for kick off? Super Bowl XLIX is this Sunday and whether you're rooting for Seattle or New England, it's sure to be an exciting day. If yours is one of the many households throwing a Super Bowl party, we've got just what you need: a list of super fun snacks to serve during the game. Don't fumble with your menu; the treats below are sure to win big!

1. Footbowl - Jazz up your classic chips and dip by turning your dip bowl into a footbowl! Not only does it fit nicely with the theme of your get together, you can also eat the bowl (fewer dishes to do, more food to eat!).

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2. Super Strawberries - How cute are these little guys! Fun and healthy, a great combination!

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3. Oreo Football Helmets - Sweet, salty, and safe, this is one great snack! Put your favorite players' numbers and team colors to get even more creative.

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4. Fruitbowl Helmet - Not every Super Bowl snack has to be high in calories. If you're sticking to your New Year's resolution to eat healthier (good for you!) try making this fruit helmet. Great taste, totally on theme, and no guilt - that's win, win, win.

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5. Snack Stadium - Ok, this one is gigantic, but you can use this general idea to create your own. It's such a fun concept and lets you mix in lots of different munching options. We're sure it'll be a real crowd pleaser!

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With the Super Bowl this Sunday we've got to ask: are you a big football fan? Or is your favorite part of the game the halftime show? Let us know below and have a super Sunday!

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Grill Skills: Ty's Tailgating Tips

It’s hard to believe that football season has officially kicked off with the start of college football. And you know what football season means: tailgating! No tailgate or at-home football party is complete without firing up the grill. But if you’re looking to serve more than traditional brats, we know that some of you love your Gator or whatever animal mascot your alma mater is playing, then you might be in need of some tips from our friend Ty Pennington, a southerner who knows his way around gas, propane and charcoal grills. Check out Ty’s tailgating tips below.

“Before you host your next outdoor soiree, here are a few pointers. Hamburgers, hot dogs. These are pretty straightforward grilling. You put them on top of the flame, cook with direct heat, and a few flips later, you got your grub. But if you want to cook thick steaks or a whole fish, use indirect heat. Place your food away from the hottest part of the grill, keep the lid closed, and cook the food longer. This is how traditional barbecue is made – using indirect heat at lower temperatures for longer periods of time. Indirect heat can really make for some juicy and delicious meals. To make sure your meat will be tender, not tough, it’s helpful to have a meat thermometer to check for temperatures. Be sure to stick it in the thickest part of the meat away from the bone. And I’ll let you in on a little grilling secret we southerners know to be true. If you let your seasoned meats warm to room temp before grilling, you’ll definitely get a more flavorful meal.”

Get more tasty tips when you see Ty at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show, September 5-7, 2014. Ty will be appearing live on Saturday, September 6 to give you advice to help with your latest home improvement projects and renovation woes, and he’ll be sharing some behind the scenes moments from ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Don’t miss America’s design darling – grab your tickets online now. We can’t wait to see you at the show!

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The Birmingham Home Show's Top 5 Features for Football Fanatics

If there’s one single thing that brings together the Magic City, it’s a devotion to college football. The season is in full swing – and the Birmingham Home Show is packed with features to help make this season a winner.

What are the top five features for football fanatics? 

1. Four-Legged Football Fan Fashion Show.  The furriest football fans will be showing team pride in the most adorable fashion show in town.  The fashionable mutts will walk the runway on Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m.

2. Tailgating Tips.  Jefferson State Culinary Institute headlines a Cooking Stage filled with presentations and demos from local chefs as well as a Culinary Showdown  to crown the student chef champion of the show. Fans looking to top their own tailgate prowess can learn from the pros and tackle new recipes.

3. Craft Beer Tasting. Birmingham Magazine is hosting a seasonal craft beer tasting just for show guests on Friday evening  from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Brew fans can sample the newest seasonal pilsners, stouts, ales and more – all part of your ticket to the show.  Plus...Don't miss your chance to win a pair of Bama vs. Arkansas Tickets at the tasting!   

4. Man Cave Game Plan.  Looking to build or improve your football man cave? With more than 300 exhibitors, the Birmingham Home Show is the place to find that big screen, comfy furniture, resources to convert your garage, fan gear and so much more.  Bonus: being about to ask home improvement guru Ty Pennington’s man cave advice on Saturday, September 21  at 2 p.m.

5. Score Great Deals. Need to plan your trip to the show around the weekend football schedule? No problem. The show has made it really easy to score great deals – exhibitors offering exclusive offers for show guests are designated with colorful decals making them easy to identify.

For more information on the show, go to www.HomeShowBirmingham.com. 




SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2013

BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON CONVENTION COMPLEX

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The Toronto Argonauts & The Grey Cup are coming to The National HomeShow!

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Have you ever wanted to see the Grey Cup? Well here's your chance!

Come see and take photo's with the Grey Cup at the National Home Show on Saturday March 16th ALL DAY, Sunday March 17th (6:30-8:30pm) and Saturday March 23rd (12-4pm).

AND...Friday March 15th is Family Day at the show!  There will be an Argos player onsite (12-2pm) signing rally towels for the first 200 kids at at the booth.

With Argos cheerleaders onsite, and a professional Toronto Argonaut signing autographs and taking photos, this is one show feature you will definitely not want to miss!

The Ticket Offer

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The Argos will have an awesome booth at the show too!  With a special National Home Show ticket offer available.  You'll have a chance to purchase $20 lower bowl tickets to the Argos home opener (where the championship banner will be raised) PLUS a Free T-shirt.

Other offers will be available as well.

WIN: The Prize Pack

Also at the booth, you can enter to WIN...

• 4 gold tickets Argos Home Opener (50 yard line seats on the Argos side, value $320)
• Autographed Argos Jersey (Value $300 )
• Ultimate Fan Prize Pack (2 Club VIP season tickets, 2 Argos Official Championship t-shirts and 2 official championship hats signed by Chad Kackert- value $1,200+)

Good luck!

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