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Touchdown! Whether you are an avid tailgater or never tried throwing a tailgate party before, now would be the right time to give it a shot. You can choose to tailgate at your home or at the game. The choice is yours. The following are some helpful tips that will help you make the best of your tailgate party.

6. If you choose to tailgate at the game, the last thing you want to forget is your cooler. Fill it up with frozen water bottles in place of ice to save yourself from bringing extra packages. A cold drink of water will always come in handy.

5. Do as much preparation as possible prior to the tailgate party. This will allow you to enjoy the party to the fullest, rather than having to stand over the food and worry about everything running smoothly while the party and game are on.

4. Just about everyone will agree that the worst part of throwing a party is cleaning up. Make use of as many disposable items as possible, such as containers, plates, bowls, cutlery, etc. It will save you a nice amount of time once the party dies down.

3. Make sure to have enough food to go around. You want people to keep coming back to your tailgate party, game after game. You’re better off being left with loads of leftovers than not having what to feed your guests. Leftovers can always be frozen and defrosted for later use.

2. Alcohol! What’s a party without the beer?! No beer, no customers, no party. You want to bring along an ample amount of beer and have more than one brand of ale available. Nobody wants a warm beer- keep them chilled.

1. Tailgating can get expensive. Split as much of the expenses as you can with your pals. Stock up in the off season on things that will not expire or have a longer expiration date.  

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