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A Tailgating Tip Trio and Takeaway

Shaina · November 11, 2011 · 95 Comments

I’ve partnered up with Bush’s Beans again to talk about tailgating tips and give you a little takeaway, too! It’s right in the middle of football season, so let’s get our tailgate on!

If you’re a football fan and live in the vicinity of an NFL or NCAA stadium, chances are good you may have at least seen fans tailgating, even if you didn’t partake yourself. If you didn’t partake, well, let me tell you, you’re missing out.

As the wife of a Gamecock, I promise you that good times can be had at a tailgate. (And tailgating isn’t just for football fans, either. Tailgating the minor league baseball team is perfectly acceptable and even encouraged. Go Saints!)

Not near a stadium? Well, you’re in luck. It turns out you can tailgate in your living room, your backyard, the driveway, wherever you happen to have space for a chair and a plate.

Tailgating Tips


1. Prepare your food ahead. I’m not necessarily talking about cooking your food ahead, but the prep part only. Pat out burgers and separate them with pieces of parchment. Make foil boats to fill with side dishes, chop any vegetables you need and be sure you have a can opener…

2. Put together a tailgate kit. We have one of these for camping that can also sub in for tailgating. It contains odds and ends that you will most definitely need when preparing food and eating in the middle of the parking lot (or the wilderness). Include:

  • Paper towels for spills, mishaps and your face.
  • Aluminum foil to cook off and wrap leftover food with.
  • Matches for those times when the grill can’t get going fast enough
  • A can opener for you and everyone the cans of all your friends who will inevitably not have a can opener.
  • Garbage bags for bits of food, paper towels and other mess you’ll be making, as well as one for recycling.
  • Weights or something else suitable to hold napkins and the like down.
  • Rain ponchos for both yourself and your food in case the skies open up while you’re enjoying yourself.

3. Be visible. Whether you are looking to attract other fans, get your friends to find you or just avoid getting run over, you’ll want to be visible.
Bush’s sent over a gorgeous tailgating kit for our day of food, family, friends and football. Plus, we get to give one away to our readers!

THE PRIZE

One Bush’s Baked Beans Tailgating Kit that includes:

  • A Bush’s Cooler
  • Two Folding Chairs
  • A Burger Press
  • Hot Dog and Brat Griller
  • Coupons for Bush’s Baked Beans


HOW TO ENTER TO WIN

1. Leave a comment. What football team do you cheer for?

2. Follow @BushsBeans and @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter and tweet the following, and come back and let me know you did:

Enter to win a tailgate set from @BushsBeans on @FoodforMyFamily http://su.pr/1k57HV

3. Join the Food for My Family community on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so. If you already do, THANK YOU. Just let me know.

4. Join the Bush’s Beans community on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

THE RULES:

This giveaway will run until Monday, November 14that 11:59 p.m. ET and is open to all U.S. residents. A winner will be chosen at random using Random.org from all eligible entries. Each reader has 4 chances to win by completing the above tasks and leaving a separate comment for each entry method completed. Chosen winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!

This post is sponsored by Bush’s. Tips, opinions and random thoughts are 100% mine. You’re welcome.

Filed Under: News, The Kitchen Sink

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Comments

  1. Jessalee says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:07 am

    I’m an Oregon Ducks fan! Go Ducks!

    Reply
  2. Jessalee says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:08 am

    I follow FFMF on Facebook. 🙂

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  3. amy marantino says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:53 am

    I change favorite teams all the time… i like to root for the underdog and for young/developing players and teams. So this year, I like the Bengals.

    Reply
  4. marla says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Excellent tips Shaina! I want to go to one of your tailgating parties!

    Reply
  5. Lori H says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:17 am

    We cheer for the William and Mary Tribe, James Madison Dukes, the Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys! Obviously resulting in some inter-family rivalry!

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Well I always root for the CU Buffs since I want to support my students! For pro level, Denver Broncos.

    Reply
  7. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Now I’m hungry for wings! As always, great tips, Shaina. (I tweeted.)

    Reply
  8. Vaishali says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:39 am

    I am an Auburn Tigers fan…tha national champions…GOOOOOOOOO Tigers!!

    Reply
  9. Vaishali says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:39 am

    I follow food for family on twitter

    Reply
  10. Casey@Good. Food. Stories. says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:47 am

    I married a Domer who has many friends still in the South Bend area – oh, the tailgates I can choose from when we go out to see games! These people are professionals.

    Reply
  11. Carol says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Our team is the Denver Broncos!

    Reply
  12. Bev Weidner says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:00 am

    On my way over.

    Reply
  13. Yvonne Higgins says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:38 am

    I love my ducks. GO DUCKS

    Reply
  14. Yvonne Higgins says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I now follow FFMF on facebiik. Great site. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  15. charissa says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Go Giants!

    Reply
  16. charissa says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:55 am

    follow u both on twitter and tweeted about giveaway

    Reply
  17. charissa says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:55 am

    liked u on fb

    Reply
  18. charissa says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:56 am

    liked bush’s beans on fb

    Reply
  19. Rachel S says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:40 am

    We love the Univ of Utah Utes! Can’t wait to beat UCLA tomorrow and we will be tailgating!! Go Utes!

    Reply
  20. Maria b says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    We cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  21. Alicia Lopez says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Joined the FFMFC on FB!

    Reply
  22. Alicia Lopez says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Joined Bush’s Beans on FB!

    Reply
  23. Linda S. says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    New England Patriots

    Reply
  24. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    omg these are awesome photos! We cheer for Alabama Roll Tide of course

    Reply
  25. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I tweeted 🙂

    Reply
  26. Amanda says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    The Minnesota Vikings! So, you can see how vitally important it is to have good food. We need *something* to be excited about! 😉

    Reply
  27. Kathy Chips says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    I cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs win or lose!

    Reply
  28. Erin says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    We cheer for BYU!

    Reply
  29. tess says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Texans
    tcogbill at live dot com

    Reply
  30. alicia says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Cowboys baby!!

    Reply
  31. Erin says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I follow you on Facebook – have been doing that for a while.

    Reply
  32. Katie says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Redskins

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I like Food For My Family on FB.

    Reply
  34. Kenny says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Living in the Bay Area & supporting the Raiders.

    Reply
  35. Katie says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I like Bush’s on FB.

    Reply
  36. Kenny says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Following @BushsBeans and @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter and tweeted “Enter to win a tailgate set from @BushsBeans on @FoodforMyFamily http://su.pr/1k57HV“

    Reply
  37. Kenny says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Already in the Food for My Family community on Facebook.

    Reply
  38. Kenny says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Joined the Bush’s Beans community on Facebook.

    Reply
  39. Tracy says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Yay for tailgating! We root for the Cleveland Browns, even though they are terrible right now. 😛

    Reply
  40. Erin says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I liked Bush’s beans on Facebook.

    Reply
  41. Kathy Chips says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Tweeted and following both on Twitter!!!

    Reply
  42. Kathy Chips says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Liked Bushs Beans on facebook!

    Reply
  43. Kathy Chips says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Liked Food for my Family on facebook!!!

    Reply
  44. MaryBeth says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Pittsburgh Steelers!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  45. MaryBeth says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I am following Food For My Family & Bush Beans on Twitter

    Reply
  46. ACMommy3 says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    we cheer for the UT team here in Texas. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com

    Reply
  47. Matt H says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    got to support the best team oklahoma has right now…oklahoma state! Go Pokes!

    Reply
  48. MaryBeth says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Following Food For My Family on FB

    Reply
  49. Kari says

    November 11, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Seahawks!

    Reply
  50. Kari says

    November 11, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    Follwing Food for My Family on FB

    Reply
  51. Melinda Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    We cheer for the St Louis Rams.

    Reply
  52. Melinda Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Follow @BushsBeans and @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter
    Following you on Twitter as @mendyd.
    mendyd15 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  53. Melinda Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    http://twitter.com/mendyd/status/135104589069430785

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  54. Melinda Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Food for My Family community on Facebook
    Like you on Facebook.
    Mendy Tubbs Dinsmore
    mendyd15 at yahoo dot com

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  55. Melinda Mendy Dinsmore says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Like Bush Beans on Facebook

    Reply
  56. Dawn says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Liked Bush Beans on FB

    Reply
  57. Dawn says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Liked Food for my Family community on FB

    Reply
  58. Dawn says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    GO Green Bay Packers!!!!!

    Reply
  59. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Um whichever one the people I’m with are rooting for? 😉

    Reply
  60. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Tweeted it.

    Reply
  61. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Following you on Facebook.

    Reply
  62. ilona t says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    we root for the broncos!

    Reply
  63. Brea says

    November 11, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Go Pack! Go!

    Reply
  64. Brea says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/wipperbr/status/135129948334731264
    Tweet

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  65. Cookin' Canuck says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Great idea to put together a tailgating kit to make things easier on game day!

    Reply
  66. Cindy B. says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Georgia Bulldogs Go Dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  67. Cindy B. says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    I follow @BushsBeans and @FoodforMyFamily on Twitter and tweeted.

    Reply
  68. Cindy B. says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    I like Food for My Family community on Facebook

    Reply
  69. Cindy B. says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I like Bush’s Beans community on Facebook

    Reply
  70. Kathy O. says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Like Bush’s Beans on FB

    Reply
  71. Kathy O. says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Like Food for my Family on FB

    Reply
  72. tess says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    i like food for my family on fb-tess c
    tcogbill at live dot com

    Reply
  73. tess says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    i like bushs beans on fb-tess c
    tcogbill at live dot com

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  74. Liz @ Fresh Plate says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    We cheer for the Pittsburgh Steelers!

    Reply
  75. Liz @ Fresh Plate says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    I follow you both on twitter and I tweeted the giveaway @fresh_plate

    Reply
  76. Liz @ Fresh Plate says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    I follow you on faceook

    Reply
  77. Rachel says

    November 12, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Go LSU!!!!

    Reply
  78. Judy says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:53 am

    We cheer for BYU

    Reply
  79. Judy says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:53 am

    I am a facebook follower

    Reply
  80. Judy says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Joined the Bush Bean’s community on facebook

    Reply
  81. Mary Y says

    November 12, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Da Bears!

    Reply
  82. Heather says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    Great idea! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  83. VictoriaN says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    We follow the Cincinnati Bengals.

    Reply
  84. VictoriaN says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    I liked Food for my Family on Facebook.

    Reply
  85. VictoriaN says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I liked Bush’s Beans on Facebook.

    Reply
  86. Carmen says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Green Bay Packers!

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  87. Carmen says

    November 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/136157811829784576

    Reply
  88. Kathy says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I didn’t know there was any other team but the BRONCO’S !

    Reply
  89. Kathy says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Follow Bush’s and you on Twitter and tweeted as eyreka1

    Reply
  90. Debbie Welchert says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:33 am

    I cheer for the Nebraska Huskers.

    Reply
  91. Debbie Welchert says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:39 am

    I follow Bush Beans and you on Twitter and tweeted giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/flipper211/status/136332017985011713

    Reply
  92. Debbie Welchert says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I like you on facebook/Debbie Welchert

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  93. Debbie Welchert says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:41 am

    I like Bush’s Beans on Facebook/Debbie Welchert

    Reply
  94. Mike says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Minnesota Vikings.

    Reply

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