With college and professional football season upon us, throngs of fun-loving fans will partake in tailgating and house parties to cheer on their favorite team, while eating and imbibing, of course. Score a touchdown for your next football-focused bash with the help of these crowd-pleasing products:
Picnic Time Football Portable Charcoal Grill
The Football Portable Grill by Picnic Time is a lightweight football-shaped charcoal grill that looks great and cooks up a mean barbecue! Perfect for tailgating, beach barbecues and camping, the Picnic Time Football Portable Charcoal Grill is perfect for any football fan. The grill is easy to clean with mild dishwashing detergent or baking soda and comes with a limited lifetime guarantee. $89.95, wayfair.com.
Create UR Plate
Impress your guests at your next tailgate party with plates emblazoned with your favorite team’s name and logo, or even a personal photograph, with Create UR Plate. By using transparent glass or disposable plates and innovative,
reusable decals called “Plate-Ables,” Create UR Plate provides the ability to create a personalized table setting that fits not just football but also any event, mood or style. Want a different design? No problem. Change the design by peeling one Plate-Able off and applying a new one. $1.99 per Plate-Able, CreateUrPlate.com.
Light ‘n Go Bonfire
Be the hit at your next tailgate or backyard party with the Light ’n Go Bonfire, a fun, highly portable alternative to firewood and manufactured fire logs. This patented product takes the guesswork out of setup with an embedded wick that enables users to light the log with just one match. The Light ’n Go Bonfire contains a handle for easy portability and can be burned virtually anywhere, including a fireplace, chiminea, fire pit or on top of a grill. It is also 100 percent natural, chemical-free and safe to cook over and provides 1½ hours of burn time. If you’re looking for more fire power, the Jumbo Bonfire offers more than 2½ hours of burn time. $9.99 – $13.99, HomeDepot.com.
BACtrack Vio Mobile Breathalyzer
Where there’s a football party, there’s usually beer or other alcohol. But how do you know when it’s safe to get behind the wheel? When the party’s over, BACtrack Vio quickly and accurately measures your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The mobile breathalyzer wirelessly connects to your iOS or Android device via Bluetooth Smart. The compact device is the size of a USB flash drive and conveniently hooks to your keys, making it easy to have on hand for testing anytime. After syncing to your mobile device, the companion app allows you to track your BAC over time, log your drinks and keep your results private or share them on social media. $49.99, BACtrack.com.
“The Luxe List” Executive Editor Merilee Kern scours the luxury marketplace for exemplary travel experiences, extraordinary events and notable products and services. Submissions are accepted at LuxeListReviews.com. Follow her on Twitter (@LuxeListEditor) and Facebook (TheLuxeList).
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By Merilee Kern