Kick off your party with style

It is almost that time of the year again: Super Bowl Sunday.

Yes, that is right, another excuse to throw a party.

After a year of bouncing from job to job, or juggling those part-time jobs that never gave enough hours, it is time to spend money you do not have on a day that to some people, is worth pinching pennies for until their next paycheck.

So, it is time to call every person in your contact list and throw the biggest party your neighborhood has ever seen. Lets face it, a party is not a party unless the neighbors have complained.

Every Super Bowl party needs a game-plan, so here is a checklist to get you started.

First of all, the game has to be on. Throwing a Super Bowl party without the game on the television is like throwing yourself out of the bed of a speeding truck: not exactly the top thing on anyone's priority list. Make sure there are no distractions in front of the television set, such as a game of beer pong in progress. Save these activities for after the game.

Find the largest television in your house, move it to the living room and prepare for war. Not every person in your house will be cheering for the same team, so be ready for objects to start flying. Caution: move valuables out of reach.

The next step is critical to any party. If you have guys, especially football loving guys, in your house, there better be a lot of food. Don't forget about beer either. Kegs are preferred, but if you buy cases, buy long necks. That way, drinkers can put Koozie jerseys around their beer of choice.

Don't forget the ladies. Offer fruit flavored vodkas and several mixers. Also, keep in mind that not everyone drinks alcohol, so you should provide sodas and water too.

And by the way, drinking is for those 21 and older, so keep those youngsters away from the cooler unless you want Johnny Law Dog taking you to jail as your team is making the comeback of the decade.

Food has a big part in your party as well, so if you are thinking of throwing one, you better read this next part very closely. A football party is not complete without pork rinds and Johnsonville Beer Brats. Please, if you want to throw a party that will level your house from those Nerf ball throwing buddies that will reenact all their favorite plays at half-time, do it with beer brats. It is the only way to claim your homeowners insurance in style.

Do not forget other grill goodies: hot dogs and the American classic, hamburgers. Those will be outside eating foods, where another television should be rigged in order to have a good view from the back deck. Along with chips and dip, try to be thoughtful and include a veggie or fruit tray for any vegetarian guests.

All in all, the Super Bowl is a time for all of your friends to get together and have a good time. Whether you are cheering for the Saints, Colts, Jets or Vikings on Feb. 7, just remember, it is only a game. Kick-off is right around the corner, so get to planning!