Super Bowl Sunday at home looks a little different for everyone, and honestly, this year feels different for us too. While I usually enjoy the excitement that comes with the big game, I am not exactly fired up like I have been in years past. Between politics creeping into sports and not being a fan of either team, it has definitely taken some of the shine off the day.
That said, we are still showing up for the parts we enjoy. We have football boards with an extremely high payout, a house full of good food, and just enough curiosity to keep the TV on. Sometimes that is enough.
What We Are Cooking for Game Day
One thing that never disappoints on Super Bowl Sunday is the food. We decided to keep it simple this year with a fajita bar. We are grilling both beef and chicken. Think warm tortillas, grilled peppers and onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, and plenty of toppings to build your plate exactly how you want it.
I am also making homemade salsa and guacamole to snack on throughout the game. For me, game day food ideas do not have to be complicated. They just need to be fresh, filling, and easy to graze on while the game is playing in the background. This setup checks all those boxes.
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Who We Are Rooting For This Year
If I am being honest, we are rooting for our numbers. That is it. Our Super Bowl football boards are the only real reason we have skin in the game this year, and they are looking pretty decent so far. Winning some extra money would definitely make the night more exciting.
As far as teams go, I have never been a Patriots fan, and I have seen more of them than I cared to on Super Bowl Sunday. If I absolutely had to choose, I would lean toward the Seahawks, but it is not coming from any deep loyalty. This year, it is more about the investment than the outcome.
Thoughts on the Halftime Show
Yes, the halftime show will be on. Will we actually watch it? Probably not. We usually take that time to step outside, grab food, or do anything else while it plays in the background.
I am a football fan. I watch the game. I have never been impressed by commercials and I truly do not understand the hype around them. I hate commercials of any kind and the Super Bowl ones do nothing for me.
As for halftime shows, Prince will forever be my favorite. Bruno Mars was good. Of course, I watched the legends – Snoop, Mary J, Eminem, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre. Kendrick Lamar was decent. Beyond that, I rarely sit through them.
Female entertainers have never been my thing, especially when they are half-dressed. It is just not something I enjoy or seek out. Unfortunately, I was tuned in during the Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson fiasco, and not by choice. Nelly made an appearance, and I stayed watching for that, only to be unwillingly exposed to the exact thing that deters me from halftime shows in the first place. That moment pretty much sealed it for me.
The whole outrage surrounding halftime shows always feels unnecessary to me. If you do not like it, change the channel or leave the room. That’s what I do. Creating controversy every year feels ridiculous. Creating an alternative halftime show that has nothing to do with the Super Bowl is assinine.
That said, I do like some of Bad Bunny’s music and I want to support the Hispanic/Latino community, so the TV will stay on. Will I be glued to it? Doubtful.
Keeping Super Bowl Sunday Simple
At the end of the day, Super Bowl Sunday at home for us is about good food, casual fun, and the hope that our numbers hit. I am not overly invested in the teams or the spectacle this year, and that is okay.
Sometimes, enjoying the day on your own terms is the real win. If we walk away full, relaxed, and maybe a little richer, I will call this a successful Super Bowl Sunday.
Lisa Crow contributed to this article. She is a true crime junkie and lifestyle blogger based in Waco, Texas. Lisa is the Head of Content at Gigi’s Ramblings and Southern Bred True Crime Junkie. She spends her free time traveling when she can and making memories with her large family which consists of six children and fifteen grandchildren.