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If you're a football fan, there's nothing like a crisp fall day spent tailgating. Whether you're cheering on your alma mater or rooting for a professional team, no game day is complete without a tasty spread of snacks and appetizers.
Our favorite tailgating items include tasty food inspiration, like easy one-container snack ideas and make-ahead appetizers. Plus, we're sharing our favorite on-the-go essentials, including travel mugs, coolers, and easy-to-transport food containers. Whether you're tailgating outdoors or hosting a watch party for a few friends, these are a few of our favorite football season essentials.
Courtesy of Trader Joe's
«Chips and salsa are a game-day snack essential. They're easy to put out for guests while the cocktail sausages finish up in the slow cooker or your pizza and wings are still out for delivery. Every year, I get so excited to stock up on Trader Joe's pepita salsa (I grab at least three or four jars with every grocery trip—it's that good). The added nutty flavor makes for a hearty dip that embodies fall foods and the chunky texture is just more fun to scoop.»
-Emily Manchester, VP and General Manager, BHG
Courtesy of Vera Bradley
«I love these Vera Bradley car totes for all kinds of errands and traveling, but they’re especially helpful for game days. Whether we’re going to play a casual game of pickleball or tailgating an NFL game, I can throw everything we might need into one bag. It’s the perfect size for snacks, drinks, an extra jacket, and anything else we want to toss in the back of the car on our way out the door. Plus, the new NFL line is
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