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YES! It’s football time! I have a household full of football fans. From watching a game together to throwing a ball around, my girls love spending time with Pete and enjoying football season. I’ve partnered with CVS to share our football game watching essentials.
It’s Sunday morning. Emmy comes running into our bedroom before the sun even starts to come up, and she is chanting “football” “football” “football”! This happens almost every Sunday during football season. She gets her love of football from Pete and Maddie. They have been watching football together since Maddie was a baby, and Emmy loved the tradition and joined them when she too was really little.
Over the years our football watching has evolved from huge parties that I spent hours to plan, to more of an active time with some snacks for everyone to enjoy. As soon as it is party time, Pete and the girls head outside and start throwing the ball around. During this time, I grab all the snacks and some bottles of water and I put it all on the table with some football plates and napkins. By the time they get back into the house, everything is ready to go!
Most Sundays, I already have everything on hand for them to enjoy while watching the game, because I stock up on the essentials whenever I’m in CVS. When I am picking out what to buy, I go with everyone’s favorites, and then I add in a couple new things I find. I am always finding new things at CVS. Ash loves the Baked Rice Crisps, Emmy can’t get enough of the Jalapeno Cheddar Quinoa Puffs ,and Maddie is all about the Heavenly Light Popcorn. Pete and I graze on it all or we enjoy the new finds I bring home.
I love that I can find healthy alternatives to the traditional Game Day Snacks. We all are aware of what we are putting in our bodies and we want to be in the best health possible. I really like that CVS has options for us to eat healthier while still enjoying snacks that feel more like treats. For instance, the Gold Emblem abound line, exclusively available at CVS Pharmacy, provides a bunch of great-tasting healthier snacking alternatives. From trail mixes and nuts, which are a staple at football gatherings, to gluten free rice based crackers and crisps that pair really well with game day dips, Gold Emblem abound has plenty of healthier munchies that are perfect for any football party.
Aside from keeping the snacks on hand, I also keep festive plates and napkins available for football watching time. I love a good party with full decorations, but sometimes there just isn’t time for all of that. Having plates and napkins that are geared for the party theme still makes it feel like a real celebration. And really, as long as there is good food, good company and a good game on, my family is happy!
When you are shopping for your healthier game day snacks at CVS, don’t forget to check your receipt for ExtraBucks® Rewards.
If you are new to the CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare program, it helps you save and earn rewards on nearly everything you buy – from household goods, to beauty products, to gifts for family and friends. Each time you shop, you just scan your card or enter your phone number and you get:
- ExtraSavings™: ExtraCare members receive ExtraSavings™ in the form of personalized coupons, weekly circular deals, and automatic discounts when they shop at CVS Pharmacy. ExtraSavings™ include money-saving offers delivered on register receipts, at the in-store ExtraCare Coupon Centers, and delivered via email and the CVS Pharmacy app, as well as sale prices for simply using an ExtraCare card during each visit.
- ExtraBucks® Rewards: ExtraBucks® Rewards are like “free CVS money” that can be used on most things at CVS Pharmacy.* Unlike other confusing points-based loyalty programs, ExtraBucks® Rewards were designed to make it easy for cardholders to redeem their rewards by spending them on nearly anything they want throughout the store. Shoppers earn 2% back on nearly all purchases made throughout the store. These rewards are just for scanning an ExtraCare card during each shopping trip, and are paid out quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Members also earn ExtraBucks® Rewards by purchasing specially-advertised items that pay out at the time of the qualifying purchase.
It is the easiest program to use and I love that I can use it here at home or when we are traveling to other parts of the country. I have been known to stock up on snacks at CVS all over the country. Including a later night run to CVS in Florida when I just had to have some pretzels and potato chips! Thankfully Pete was there to capture the moment. There were other places I could have shopped, but I love knowing that I will find exactly what I need at every CVS I go to and that I can use my CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare program.
You have to have a good snack when you are watching the Panthers win again, lol. Sorry, had to throw that one in there for the hubs. He is a huge Carolina Panthers fan.
I can’t say we watch much football around here but I’m always up for good snacks. If they can be healthy and still taste good I’m all for that. I’ve never thought to check out the CVS for snack foods.
I don’t understand neither watch football, but love seeing the kids play it!
Football Sundays are about ready to take over here also. I love a good deal so this is a winning combination.
These sound absolutely delicious! We’re not necessarily football watchers in my household, but this is a snack we would definitely enjoy.
I do love football but I love game day foods more! These snacks sound delicious to me! Must have on our next game day! 😀
Those look really yummy! Our family is a big mixture – most of us are fans for different teams but we can definitely agree on some really good snacks. Can’t wait to try these.
In our house it is Hockey. We love to get a bunch of snacks to eat while we watch the game. I will have to try these out.
These are great game watching essentials. I love to make ribs and wings when we watch the game.
Oh yeah you are so ready for football time!! Those snacks are delicious, I love them!!
My boys are big football fans. I love the healthy and spicy options for the snacks.
That seems like a really great way to spend time with your loved ones! You look like youre having tons of fun
We all love football season because we get to eat! Game time snacks are always the best ever!!
Football bores me, but the snacks look really good!
I like having a variety of snacks on hand when it’s game day. We don’t have CVS here in Canada but it’s good that they have healthier options to choose from.
We aren’t big on football at my place. You always need to have snacks ready during any sporting event it seems. I really wish we had CVS here. I like their rewards program.
Football is big in our house. It’s great to be able to get snacks and earn some rewards too.
Bonding time especially with the kids, will never be complete without something to eat. It’s nice that choose something healthy for the snacks 🙂
Ooh, I really want to try those cheddar puffs!! I love CVS and I love the Extra bucks I get with my ExtraCare card! 🙂 So sweet that your family has this football watching tradition <3
I always try to figure out who has the best rewards program, CVS or Rite Aid. CVS does have the better snacks! You’re family dynamic is amazing!
Very smart! I love finding great snacks (healthy ones are a bonus) and to save some cash while doing so– even better!
Snacks really make football Sundays, after all, you’ll be snacking most of the day. We always keep healthy snacks handy… and not-so-healthy ones for those nights we JUST need a quick fix 😉
I love this list of essentials!! We are always watching the game at home with friends and family!
We live across the street from a CVS, so they are my go to pretty often for snacks!
I think it’s great that your daughter loves football! I also love taking advantage of the Extra Care offers from CVS!
Yummy snack options perfect for watching football. Cute family too!
i dont really understand football, but everyone around me loves it. these are some great watching essentials. also great pics
Awwwwww adorableness overload. daddy’s girl, bonding time
Oh yeah you are so ready for football time!! Those snacks are delicious, I love them!!
We are a football fan here. I’ love all of your snacks and can’t wait to host my football party.
Love this post as I grew up watching sports with my dad and am now a football fanatic. A variety of snacks are always a must on game day!
A football viewing party is never complete for us unless we have lots of snacks! That cashew caramel crunch looks amazing!
It’s always fun when the kids get to hang out with daddy on game day!
I hope I win this weekend!
Snacking is definitely important when it comes to football in our house. This looks like great variety.
I don’t watch much American Football but sports in general requires that you have something to munch on. Of course, I would choose chips of some sort.
I am not big on American football but I do love Football (Soccer) and always have snacks lined up in wait and these look real good