BPT) - Along with the hard hits, the heartache
and exhilaration, football is about getting
people together -even if they don't always root
for the same team. If you're one of those fans
who made several mock drafts of your ideal
fantasy football team or have the stats of your
favorite players memorized, chances are you're
also gearing up for some serious tailgating this
season. While everybody loves a good sofa or
recliner, nothing captures the spirit of the game
more than tailgating - where people gather, eat,
drink and get ready for some football! Whether
you are a fan of football, crazy cheers or
delicious dips, tailgating has something for
everyone. Don't get sidelined this season, keep
it simple with these tailgating tips to cover
everything you need and nothing you don't for
a winning season.
1. The game plan. Tailgating is all about
planning and having everything you need and
nothing you don't. An easy way to make sure
you don't forget something is to make a
reusable, laminated checklist. That way you
can easily check off everything you have with a
dry erase marker then wipe it off and be ready
for the next game.
2. Keep a variety of plays in your meal plan. In
a world of changing diets and allergies, a good
tailgating menu is about more than just
burgers, brats and buns. Be prepared to please
all of your tailgate guests by incorporating
delicious health-conscious side dishes along
with your tailgate go-tos.
4. Instant replays. Social media lets you share
your tailgating fun with friends and family near
and far. With apps galore you can snap and
share pictures, text your post-game
rendezvous point and check in on other
scores.
5. Don't get sidelined. Keep the play and your
social media updates in motion with
touchdown cell phone service. Total Wireless
is making wireless services simple again by
offering plans that give you everything you
need and nothing you don't. For $35 per
month (30 day cycle), Total Wireless gives
you unlimited talk and text and 2.5 gigabytes
of data on America's largest and most
dependable network - no contract required, so
you'll never have to miss a kick, punt or text
again.
6. TP is for more than "team player." Even if
you think you have the most important things
checked off your list, far too many people
forget one of the most important items: toilet
paper. Just because there's a porta potty
doesn't mean there's toilet paper. Keep your
tailgate buddies covered by packing a few
rolls.
7. Tackle the trash. Tailgating is fun but
cleaning up, not so much when you have a
game to watch! Go green and keep things
simple by bringing real dishes and silverware.
When everyone is done, place the dirty
dishes in a tub in your trunk and hose down
when you get home. After all, you have a
game to watch!
3. Huddle up. Remember, you're the host of
your spot in the parking lot, and it's your job to
keep people together and keep them
comfortable. It's a good idea to have a stash of Keep these tips in mind and you'll be well on
blankets and raingear tucked away in your
your way to the best season yet! Visit
vehicle. After all, there's always going to be
TotalWireless.com for more information.
one person who forgot their coat.
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