Start the Season with a Game-Winning TailgateWhether Your Team is Top Dog or Bottom of the Heap, Cook out like a Champ with Help from Lowe's
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- If watching pigskin is your
favorite fall activity, tailgating is probably a close second. Even if you're
not a fan of the gridiron game, take advantage of the autumn weather and get
cooking outdoors. Kick-off a big game, enjoy a family reunion or spend the day
at a park with ideas from Lowe's that will have your whole crowd doing the
"wave."
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First and Ten
For your first play, huddle the team together and devise a game plan.
Draft a shopping and guest list and ask all the players to chip in with
supplies and food. Ensure you have enough surface area with two 4' Adjustable
Utility Tables (Item #20165, $82). Use one for main entrees, condiments,
snacks and sides and the other for beverages and paper goods.
Home-made decorations can add to the outdoor decor and help keep you
organized. Consider making a tailgating bin filled with your favorite drinks
and game day activities. Use spray paint in your team colors to garnish a
galvanized bin. For decorating details visit
http://www.LowesCreativeIdeas.com .
Second and Seven
Plan to provide adequate seating for all your sports enthusiasts. Some
guests will want to relax before jumping up after that great catch or tackle.
Use a few Deluxe Padded Folding Chairs (Item #237873, $17.98) because they are
sturdy, even on uneven ground, and fold flat for easy storage. Also be
prepared with Steel Sling Folding Chairs (Item #65376, $58) which include a
shade for sunny days.
Third and Goal
The early fall months can still be hot. Keep your favorite fans cool and
your food covered with a 12' x 12' Quik Shade Instant Canopy (Item #226727,
$128). Stay hydrated with the Rubbermaid(R) 5-Gallon Water Cooler (Item
#212747, $22.87) filled with Gatorade(R), sweet tea or water.
Touchdown
Now it's time to fire up the grill. The Meco 21.5 Inch Walk-A-Bout
Portable Charcoal Grill (Item #148548, $49.97) is perfect for your outdoor
events. It has a 30-pound cooking capacity, is easy to store and has rolling
wheels for portability to away games or a buddy's backyard. Because forgetting
a bag of Cowboy Natural Hardwood Charcoal (Item #44516, $6.47) and the BBQ
grillware 5 Piece Stainless Set (Item #40049, $24.97) would be like a referee
without a whistle, make sure you're prepared to feed your hungry squad.
For the ultimate football fans party favor or hostess gift visit
http://www.Lowes.com and choose from among 54 college gift cards. Also, visit
http://www.Lowes.com or your local Lowe's store for more tailgating
essentials.
About Lowe's
With fiscal year 2007 sales of $48.3 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a
FORTUNE(R) 50 company that serves approximately 14 million customers a week at
more than 1,575 home improvement stores in the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest
home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit
http://www.Lowes.com .
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