Football Helmet Piñata (Paper Mache) and More for Epic Tailgating

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Tailgating Pinatas - New York Giants Pinata at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Tailgate Party

You haven’t lived until you’ve attended D Lot tailgates at the home of the Philadelphia Eagles… Freezing your butt off tailgating in a bomb cyclone, or taking a chunk of paper mache to the face filming your hubs breaking open a homemade football helmet piñata made by you and your kiddos, exclusively for tailgating! Everybody’s tailgate party is a little different. Some are all about loud music and huge crowds. Others are all about top notch […]

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What to Bring to a Morning Tailgate – All You Need

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Eagles logo air freshener in car with the sunrise

Last updated on June 24th, 2023 at 03:51 amTailgate mornings can and should start bright and early with the sun. We’ve driven down route 422 with the sunrise on our way to the Linc. So while it’s old hat for us, you might be wondering what to bring to a morning tailgate. I can help with that! To put it in perspective, think about your most essential tailgating needs. Now, I’ll take you through each topic […]

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Winter Tailgate Outfits – What to Wear Tailgating in the Cold

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Christmas hats for the Eagles game on December 22, 2019

Any true football fan is willing to grin and bear through a little bit of cold to see the game! I know just how cold it can be! Be sure to check out some of my favorite winter tailgate outfits to consider for your later season games.  Deciding what to wear when tailgating in the winter is fun! And, it is going to come down to a few factors – largely, the temperature and the wind […]

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Philadelphia Eagles Gifts: 15 Gift Ideas for Guys & Girls

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Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies Championship Rings

Last updated on June 24th, 2023 at 03:56 amDo you need some great Philadelphia Eagles Christmas gifts to consider this year? Truthfully, Philly fans should be some of the easiest to shop for when it comes to birthdays, Christmas, or other holidays! Just slap an Eagles logo on just about anything and you know we’re down. Replica Super Bowl ring, check. Spatula, check. Eagles underwear, check. lol. Okay, so anyway! Whether it’s a spouse, father, or Birds-crazed […]

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Healthy Tailgating Food to Make Ahead & Easily Reheat (or Enjoy Cold

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Healthy Tailgating Food Veggie Tray with Sour Cream Dip

Football tailgates aren’t traditionally pillars of health. Of course, all those cheesesteaks and burgers can take a break once in a while. Let’s give a little room for healthy tailgating food that’s still incredibly delicious! Put creative spins on all your favorite tailgate food ideas for a healthier approach. (Your stomach will thank you!) How do you eat healthy at a tailgate? Eating healthy at a tailgate isn’t easy! First, you’ll have so much food around […]

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Choosing a Great Tailgate Table

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Philadelphia Eagles Tailgate Table with Beer and Fireball and Cups

Besides a cooler of beer and food, the tailgate table likely holds the honored spot as next most important piece of your tailgating setup. Tailgating tables answer so many needs at a pregame party! First, there’s a sturdy surface for your flattop grill or other tailgate cooking appliances. Next, folding tables allow you ample space to lay out an impressive crowd-pleasing menu.   Finally, when all’s said and done, let’s be honest, we’re not just here […]

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Tailgating Setup – Everything You Need for a Great Tailgate Layout

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Tailgating setup starts with securing parking spaces together! Great view of Lincoln Financial Field

Last updated on January 25th, 2023 at 07:19 pmWhen you roll up to stadium parking at the crack of dawn, it helps to have an idea how to setup your tailgate party. Sure, you can wing it, but when tailgating, every moment counts before kickoff. Try these tailgating setup tips and layouts! Consider breaking out your tailgating party into zones! You’ll need a spot for food, beer and drinks, seating, and games, at the very least. […]

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Best Super Bowl Drinks to Numb the Pain

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Super Bowl Drinks - Beer in Eagles Pint Glasses with Fan in the Background

Ahh, Eagles. Too bad, so sad. At least I can console myself in the fact that we’ve nabbed a better position for the draft. (In a highly controversial QB pull that I still feel a little woozy over.) But either way, we’re going to need some pretty strong Super Bowl drinks to down our sorrows come February. After the year we’ve had, 2021 feels like a great time for a selection of fun Super Bowl cocktails […]

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Easy Hard Cider Cocktails for Super Bowl & Beyond

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Blake's Hard Cider Lite Strawberry Kiwi - Sangria Cider Cocktail

Last updated on January 22nd, 2021 at 04:15 amSometimes all you really need to enjoy football and the year’s best commercials is a crisp and refreshing hard cider! (Or a few hard cider cocktails!) Step away from the demands of daily life and crack open a cold one. It tastes so good when it hits your lips! Actually, I’m enjoying one right now as I’m writing this, thanks to the very kind and thoughtful folks over […]

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Typical Tailgate Food for Your First Time Tailgating (55 Ideas!)

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Tailgating Philly Cheese Steak in a Red and White Checkered Wrapper

Last updated on January 20th, 2021 at 07:32 amWhether it’s your first time tailgating or even your 100th, some classic tailgate dishes are just meant to be. Check out our list of typical tailgate food to nail down an awesome menu for your next tailgating party. If it’s your first tailgate, you should really check out our Tailgating Checklist post with Essentials for Game Day. It’s the exact list we use before every Philadelphia Eagles tailgate we […]

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