The New York Giants and New England Patriots are set to clash in Super Bowl XLVI. For many the Super Bowl means parties and commercials – and a little bit of football, too.

If you are hosting a Big Game party, print out my free tailgate party invitation, then check out my article for Snackpicks.com for some great tips on planning your gathering, ways to keep the party moving, activities for the kids and post-game cleanup.

Some of the tips include:

• Show your team spirit by decorating the house in team colors (or get the Super Bowl XLVI Party Pack from Celebrate Express). For easy clean up, use disposable tablecloths, napkins and cups.
• Cover a card table (or similar) with butcher paper. Put out a bucket (or helmet) full of crayons/art supplies and let the kids be creative. Download and printout a variety of printable football coloring pages and activities for kids (and fidgety grownups).
• Have activities and games set up to keep the kids entertained. Like a football toss, play “hot potato” with a football, make goal posts and have a bean-bag toss, or try a sports trivia contest.

And more party supplies perfect for your SuperBowl party:

Super Bowl XLVI Party Pack for 16 Super Bowl XLVI – 18" Foil Balloon" Super Bowl XLVI – Plastic Tablecover Super Bowl XLVI Latex Balloons (6) Riddell Super Bowl XLVI White Deluxe Replica Full-Size Helmet Super Bowl XLVI 24" x 36" Super Tickets Poster New England Patriots Navy Blue Tailgate Party Big Sizes Hawaiian Style Polo Football 3D Centerpiece Football Gleam ‘N Burst Centerpiece Football Mini Cascading Centerpiece Football Accordian Centerpiece W/frame Each Football Goal Post Ring Toss Game 6′ Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football Super Bowl XLVI – Lunch Napkins (32) Super Bowl XLVI Square Dessert Plates (16) Super Bowl XLVI Banquet Dinner Plates (16) Super Bowl XLVI Beverage Napkins (32)