The Alternative Party: Soup-er Bowl Sunday

In case you missed the news in amongst all the stories about the East Coast snowstorm (how's the shoveling going, New Englanders?), the Super Bowl is this Sunday. If you're a Super Bowl or even just a Super Bowl party fan, we've got a Pinterest board just for you, with all kinds of fun, creative ideas for a party. You can find it here.

But...if the mere mention of the Super Bowl makes you want to curl up in a ball under a quilt and plug your ears for the ridiculous amount of time the game and commercials seem to last, we have a suggestion (and a Pinterest board!) for you too! 

It's not just about the football. Or the commericals.
Have a Non Super Bowl Sunday Party. 
Whether it's just you, you and a friend, or you and your ten closest sewing buddies, do the day up in style. How, you ask?

First, take inspiration from the name of this practically national holiday. Soup-er Bowl. That's right! 

1. Serve Soup. 
Here are a couple of our favorites:

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Find the pin here.

2. Pick a Project
Keep with the soup theme and try one of these:

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Find the pin here.

...or check out our Pinterest board for some other one-afternoon/evening projects like mug rugs, table runners, and more. Or just pull out your current project in the works--everyone else is watching football, so you have an afternoon and evening's worth of "free" time to sew on whatever you like. 

3. Don't watch the game.
Easy! You'll be sewing with your friends and eating soup...what more could you ask for on a winter Sunday evening?


There you go--a recipe for a non-Super Bowl Sunday Party with sewing friends! See more ideas here.

Super Bowl Party Ideas

The big game--the Super Bowl--is on Sunday, and even if you're not a football fan, it's a fantastic excuse to invite some friends over. Between the game, the commercials, and the food, there's something for everyone! 

First, we love this food stadium:

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A guacamole field surrounded by "stands" filled with pigs in a blanket, chips, sub sandwiches..so fun! In fact, food stadiums seem to be the year's big trend. We've got about 5 different versions pinned on our Super Bowl Pinterest Board.

This is healthy and fits nicely with the day's theme:

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Some fun decorating ideas:

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For entertainment, try Super Bowl Commercial Bingo:

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Or check out this printable, with fun bets on the game, such as what color gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach and what song Red Hot Chili Peppers will sing first.

Be sure to check out our Super Bowl Party Ideas board on Pinterest for more recipes and decorating ideas. 

And, if the Super Bowl is just really not your thing, be sure to check out this site--a completely party guide for hosting a super-feminine, non-football-themed party during the big game!

Whether you're a fan of the Broncos, Seahawks, or just the commercials, enjoy the great American tradition of Super Bowl Sunday!