There’s no denying that NFL games are heating up. If you’ve already blown your weekly entertainment budget at the local pub, it’s time to bring the party home. Being a fan myself, I offer you tips on how and where to save on NFL party supplies.

If you’re looking for where to find NFL props for parties, your first stop is NFL Shop. Save 15% on $90 or more when you use NFL Shop coupons on jerseys, figurines, DVDs and collectibles.

Teamwork – A great option that works for big groups is to share hosting duties. Also, friends can bring food, drinks and snacks of their choice to share the costs. Just remember, when it comes to how to plan a football party, food and decor are the two most important things. So, let’s get ready to rumble (oops, wrong sport):

Decor & Supplies – Inject some liveliness into the place to give the guys and the gals an experience! The benefit of buying team themed decorations is that you can reuse them year after year if you’re a loyal fan, and get your full money’s worth.

If it’s your turn to host a tailgate party at home, check out our Target coupons to save $5 on $50 or more on a variety of home entertaining items for game day. Check out banners, beer pitchers and glasses, dip platters and slow cookers. Speaking of food…

Food – Have you tried sitting through a football game without munching on something? It’s virtually impossible! Most football fans expect some hearty grub like chili, meat and potatoes. However, who has the budget for this? I don’t recommend you trying making any of these dishes if you’ve never picked up a pan before in your life.

Here are some other ways to serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost:

• Get Some Help – Know someone who’s a whiz in the kitchen? You buy the groceries at a discount grocery store & have them cook the food for you. Thank them by offering them a small token or inviting them to the party!
• Pick Up the Order - Preorder the food and pick it up when you’re running other errands. Consider how many people you’re having & assume seconds for everyone. Don’t let your appetite order for you because you’ll have lots of leftovers.
• Use Coupons – Ah, my favorite. I’m always in for a good deal & when you use Omaha Steaks coupons you save 10% on $100 or more on burgers, roasts, appetizers & more.

Throw a foolproof NFL party at home and score a touchdown of savings.

Could you please do me a favor? Put this apple on your head and stand against the wall over there. I just need to sharpen my arrow. Oh yeah, and we’ll both be wearing blindfolds. I guess I shouldn’t mention that I’ve never done this before, right?

Sometimes turning down a favor (even for a friend) isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Thankfully some things are easier to agree to – like using free Target coupons! Redeem them until August 31 for $7 off orders of $70 on everything from toys to clothes!

Be on the lookout for these hotties:

• Magic Bullet Express - Perhaps the only time when you want to blend in
• Rock On Bedding Collection - Be your own guitar hero in La La Land
• Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss Set - You can’t get lippy if your pout’s dry
• Zebra Print Armless Chair - Bring your love of animals inside the home
• Women’s Mossimo Veronique Platform Pump - Pink-patent pumps aren’t just tongue twisters. They’re hella hot, too

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to save on jewelry, t-shirts, electronics, and so much more when you use the free Target coupons today!

World-renowned schools, gorgeous marinas and a thriving arts scene – Berkeley, California offers plenty of appeal for a city of just 100,000.  Whether you’re touring campuses, exploring the landscape or taking in a play, Berkeley never disappoints.

Make sure your hotel bill doesn’t ruin your vacation by booking through Orbitz.  You land the guaranteed lowest rate every time you travel!  Plus, redeem Orbitz coupons to take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay.

Claremont Resort & Spa Berkeley

• Historic hotel with a timeless decor
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• Outdoor swimming pool & patio

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina

• Resort-style accommodations on San Francisco Bay
• Rooms feature private balconies & sweeping vistas
• Indoor family-friendly pool, plus a lap pool for adults
• On-site marina restaurant

Hotel Shattuck Plaza Berkeley

• Boutique hotel with an upscale ambiance & award-winning restaurant
• Suites feature 2 HDTVs, separate bedroom, custom-lighted headboards & more
• Theater District location
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Himalayan Fair 2009 (May 16 & 17)

They may be half a world away, but you can help the people of the Himalayas.  Drop by the 2009 Himalayan Fair to participate in the region’s biggest celebration of Himalayan culture.  Take part in fun events for the whole family and know that you’re supporting grassroots Himalayan projects.

Bring a Himalayan flair to your home with a new rug from Target.  Shop for a whole range of rugs in a variety of materials and find a Himalayan-inspired piece for your home that whisks you away to Shangri-La.  Get $5 off orders of $50 or more with Target coupons!

Coupons offered on this post:

• PETCO discounts – 10% off
• PersonalCreations.com discounts – 20% off $59
• Target discounts – $5 off $50

March 8th – This day in history, enjoy savings on pet products, gifts and DVD box sets!

1894 – New York Passes First Dog License Law – Having a pet is a huge responsibility, but they also bring so much joy into your life. Becoming a part of the family, pups and kittens are often given their own space in the home – usually it’s decked out with a cozy bed, some toys, their food and water bowls…Give your pet a cozy space that’s their own and deck it out with products from PETCO. Use our free PETCO coupons to save 10% on animal beds, food, toys and more!

1911 – First International Women’s Day – Today’s the day you sit back and think of the women in your life – you mom, sister, spouse or girlfriend. Think about how much they do for everyone around them and how they bend over backwards to make someone happy. You’ll develop new appreciation for them. Show the women you love how special they are to you by picking up a personalized gift from PersonalCreations.com. Shop in the Gifts for Her department and choose from figurines, jewelry, photo frames & albums plus more. Redeem exclusive PersonalCreations.com coupons to save 20% on your purchase.

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James Van Der Beek, 32 – He played Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, remember? I loved that show – it was full of so much heartbreak and misery – my kinda soap! If you’d like to get your hands on the series of this great show, head over to Target and shop in the Movies/DVDs Department. Use our free Target coupons to save $5 when you spend $50 or more.

oupons offered in this post:

• WildTies.com discounts – save on the deal of the day
• Target discounts – save $5 on $50 or more

March 2nd – This day in history, enjoy savings on men’s ties and accessories, Disney movies and cell phones!

1858 – Frederick Cook Patents Cotton-Bale Metallic Tie – Guys, a tie is the exclamation point to your outfit. You can have fun with them and express your personality whether that be calm and cool, funny and spontaneous or serious and straightforward. How do you do this you ask? You shop at WildTies! From sleek metallic ties to pattern or pinstripe designs and of course funny character or animal ties, WildTies.com helps you tie your outfit together. Shop with free WildTies.com coupons and save on the deal of the day.

1983 – Final Episode of M*A*S*H – There were 125,000,000 viewers who watched this last episode. My parents loved this show. I remember not really understanding why they were always laughing so hard at parts I didn’t think were funny at all. I guess the audience target for M*A*S*H excluded children under 10 years old. Something else I notice though is how Disney movies are extremely entertaining for both children and adults. However, if you listen closely, adults and children often laugh at different parts, meaning that Disney films target most audiences in clever and witty ways. That’s why they’re the perfect choice for family movies. Stock up on Disney movies today at Target and get $5 off $50 or more with free Target coupons.

Coupons featured in this post:

• Shindgiz discounts – 10% off your order of party supplies
• Target discounts – $5 off $50 or more

National Tortilla Chip Day - Don’t you notice that at every celebration, tortilla chips make an appearance? Well, I’ve seen it at almost every single party I’ve ever been to. Tortilla chips are mainly considered a munchie food. You know the kind of food you eat when you want to snack or munch on something? Well, munchies do come with a price tag, meaning if you eat too much of one thing, you’re bound to get sick of it. I can’t seem to get sick of my tortilla chips.  If you’re wondering how to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, I say you have a party - it’s the best place to find a bag of tortilla chips. Check out Shindigz for all your Mexican-themed decor and essentials. Save 10% on fiesta party decorations, supplies and more when you use Shindigz coupons.

Pancake Day -  Pancake Tuesday, otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day where we consume endless servings of pancakes. Growing up, I used to make pancakes with friends and family. and it would be such a collaborative effort that no one really cared if they tasted light, fluffy and delicious. Pancakes are really just eggs, milk and flour. Or you can make your life simpler by buying the mix and adding water or milk.  Every weekend you should get the family together and make a great big breakfast with some kitchen help from Target. Learn how to save $5 on orders of $50 or more on Nordicware and T-Fal pancake griddles when you use Target coupons:

Coupons offered in this post:

• Nirvana Chocolates discounts – save on gourmet chocolate
• Target discounts – $5 off $50 or more
• Dell discounts – 25% off PCs of $1299 or more

February 23rd – This day in history, enjoy savings on gourmet chocolate from Belgium, Disney movies and Dell computers!

1896 – Tootsie Roll Introduced by Leo Hirshfield – What a guy! He brought the chocolate that doesn’t melt into the world. And how cute is it that he named it after the nickname he gave his daughter? These are just more reasons for me to looooove chocolate! So my fellow chocolate lovers, would you think the words nirvana and chocolate go together? Shop with Nirvana Chocolates coupons for discounts on gourmet, handcrafted chocolates from Belgium!

1940 – Walt Disney’s Pinocchio Released – This movie’s moral background of teaching children not to lie worked pretty well with me. I had an active imagination, so when I’d lie to my mom about something, I’d actually think my nose grew a tiny bit longer! My mom always knew when I fibbed too as I’d always be checking my side profile in the mirror. I think she figured my own paranoia was punishment enough. Most Disney movies have great lessons for kids to learn woven into the story line. Stock up on family movies by Disney at Target. Use Target coupons to save $5 on purchases of $50 or more.

Famous Birthday

Michael Dell, 44 – This genius started his company in his dorm room at the young age of 19 years old! Thinking back on it now, university is when I used technology the most…and when I also became most frustrated with its many fallbacks. I guess Michael Dell felt the same way and decided to change things…a lot! Well, thank goodness he did. For outstanding computers, laptops and much more, shop with free Dell coupons to save 25% on select studio desktops of $1299 or more.

Coupons offered in this post:

• Target discounts – $5 off $50 or more
• 1-800-Flowers discounts – 15% off $49.99 or more
• Golfsmith discounts – 10% off Lynx clubs & bags

February 10th – This day in history, enjoy savings on board games, electronics, Valentine’s Day flowers and golf equipment!

1535 – Twelve Nude People Run Through Amsterdam – I guess they had nothing better to do than start a new trend. I wonder how many hysterical mothers were chasing after them with robes or blankets. In light of the extreme boredom of a dozen people, I think coupons for fun things to do are a great idea. From board games to electronic multi-player consoles to books and even crafts, Target coupons get you $5 off $50 or more on activities to cure excessive yawning.

1933 – Delivery of First Singing Telegram – Obviously there were good intentions behind this, but nonetheless, it’s pretty embarrassing to have people serenade you with a jingle in front of co-workers. This Valentine’s Day, instead of sending your partner a song from a furry bear named Timothy, flowers and chocolate are probably a better idea. Shop with 1-800-Flowers coupons and save 15% on $49.99 or more!

Famous Birthday

Greg Norman, 54 – He’s a championship golfer who’s nicknamed “The Great White Shark.” His accuracy on the green is outstanding, and his swing is envied by many. To improve your game and save on all the golf gear you can dream of, shop the Lynx Line with Golfsmith coupons for 10% off all Lynx clubs & bags!