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Publisher's Note: Kid Friendly Super Bowl Fun

By Faith Mellinger, Editor/Co-Publisher February 4, 2016
While the boys may think a nerf gun war is completely appropriate for Sunday - dad may just lose his cool if he gets hit by a flying orange bullet during a touchdown, so here are a few kid friendly ideas for the big game. 

  • Make a half-time game. Flag football, basketball, pool, tag - whatever you have room for. Make sure they get to run around during the breaks in the game and get some energy out!
  • Feed the troops: let them build nachos, make pizzas, create their own ice cream sandwiches or sundaes...let the food be part of the fun
  • Create a separate game room. If you have the space create an area where they can play PS3, Wii, Connect4, Monopoly, Old Maid or anything that will keep them engaged through half-time
  • Watch the half time show -it provides great entertainment for everyone
  • Play commercial bingo. Plan ahead and make bingo cards for items you know you will see on the commercials (Doritos, car, dog, etc.). Hand out highlighters to mark the cards throughout the game. Keep them engaged in the commercials and you'll be hearing Bingo in no time (be sure to have a prize the winners)
  • Let them paint - my son loves Panthers...I'm sure he'd love to color his face some blue fangs (even if we are not really a football family and I had to look up who is playing for this article). Grab some face paint and let them show some team spirit! 
  • Create a game day photo booth - kids and adult will love taking some selfies during the fun!

What are your kid friendly super bowl ideas. We'd love to hear them in the comments section below. 

Macaroni Kid Pasadena is growing like crazy and we are finding more fun events and family opportunities for you to find your family fun! If you have a family friendly business we have opportunities for you to grow with Macaroni Kid - ask us how (email faithm@macaronikid.com for details)! 


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Enjoy!

Faith Mellinger

Co-Publisher

faithm@macaronikid.com


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