Watching football on a Sunday afternoon has become even more American than apple pie. It’s a great way to get together with friends and family. You can make next Sunday even more special by shopping for some football party items to liven up the occasion and make the week more memorable than most. Best of all, you won’t have to spend a lot to do it.

Most parties are defined by their atmosphere, which is in turn defined by the décor. While a standard living room may say football to some people, you may have to work a little harder to convince others. Just a few streamers in your team’s color or foam fingers lying around can do the trick. Open the door in a jersey so guests can pick up on the tone of things right away.

Plates, napkins, silverware and cups can all be ordered online with your favorite mascot printed on them, and table top decorations like football-shaped placemats and beer jackets also add to the mix. Face paint can be a fun activity for the kids, but make sure they don’t end up getting it all over the walls and furniture. Many online retailers also sell merchandise for NCAA teams.

Aside from the decorations, you can make some creative food and drinks to keep everyone satisfied during the game. Ordering a pizza is fine, but making your own salsa is a lot more fun and makes for a great conversation piece. Be sure to pick up plenty of beer, wine and soda so guests of all ages have something to sip on.