Big Game Bash

How to throw a killer party

From the LifeMInute team

It's almost game day! Lifestyle Expert Amy Goodman throws us some winning tips to kick off your party.

Gear Up with Guac

What's a party without some great guacamole? Amy loves avocados from Mexico, "What makes them so exceptional is they're so creamy, rich in texture and have a delicious flavor." Don't forget to have some fun with your recipe. If you want to make it a little spicy, add some Serrano peppers and pepper jack cheese; if you prefer to have it extra creamy, sprinkle on some feta; and for those with a sweet tooth, add some honey and tomatillos. You can find all these recipes, along with twists on classic game day favorites, on avocadosfrommexico.com. Also check out their Ultimate Game Day Spread sweepstakes for a chance to win a $5,000 grocery gift card at avocadoallstars.com, or follow the conversation on #avoallstars.

Touchdown Treat

Wonderful Pistachios don't take any prep time so they are perfect to serve (plus, they're delicious!). "They're naturally very crunchy and people love to crack them open, but they also have great nutritional value," says Amy. A half-cup serving (about 49 nuts) packs 12% of your daily fiber. You can also find them in different flavors such as lightly salted, salt and pepper, and sweet chili. Go to getcrackin.com to see a preview of their hilarious game day commercial with Stephen Colbert, and also follow them on facebook.com/wonderfulpistachios.

Clean Up Fumbles

So you're not stuck with massive cleanup at the end of the day, Amy suggests doing it gradually throughout the party. She loves Bounty's NFL paper towels to go with the football-themed event. They take down their competition by being two times as absorbent, which means they're fantastic for conquering any kind of spills or messes. Get 'em for game day at Wal-mart.

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