{"id":1538,"date":"2015-10-22T16:37:38","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T03:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1538"},"modified":"2016-01-13T14:00:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-13T01:00:04","slug":"go-the-all-blacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asyouwish.co.nz\/blog\/go-the-all-blacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Go the All Blacks!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Create your own Sports Bar at home!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re now getting down to the final rounds of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.\u00a0What better time to gather with friends and watch the games. Technically even the most casual of ‘get-togethers’\u00a0qualifies as a party so why not kick things up a notch and set up a refreshments station for all your guests to enjoy. Here’s some great ideas and products to help get your creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n

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Set up a table that is in view of your TV, but not obstructing it, and add a few decorations to it. If you’re not keen on making them yourself, then Build a Birthday<\/a> have a great selection to choose from, and you can order them online too.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Next you need food. Some of New Zealand’s favourite brands are supporting our team by going black, so why not make use of them. Photo credit: 100% Pure New Zealand<\/p><\/div>\n

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I think these tins full of popcorn, are a must. Available at most major supermarkets, not only is it a great game watching snack it adds to the d\u00e9cor. Photo credit: Countdown<\/p><\/div>\n

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So that all your snack food isn’t out of a packet, choose 1-2 sweet and savoury options to add to the table. Here’s some tasty ideas from KitchMe<\/a> – if you choose dishes that can be prepared in advance, even better.<\/p><\/div>\n

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And if you feel like getting a bit fancy,\u00a0you could even give these a try. Photo credit: The Whole Cake and Caboodle<\/p><\/div>\n

Now while this may seem like a lot of work, as my Mum will often say, ‘there is a method to my madness’. Not only will this look amazing\u00a0and help build a great atmosphere for watching the game –\u00a0because you have put out everything your guests could possibly need on this “self-serve”<\/strong><\/span> food and beverage station, you’ll get to enjoy the game more because you won’t have to keep getting up to get things.<\/p>\n

For more ideas\u00a0check out our Rugby\/Football Party <\/a>pin board on Pinterest, and if you do give this a go we’d love to see\u00a0your photos.<\/p>\n

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