Always good advice, especially on game day.

This little piggy . . .

This little red and white frame is a cute way to bring a touch of Razorback spirit to any nursery or kid's room.  It would also be a great gift for a grandparent who loves the hogs. 

Unfortunately, these frames are no longer on sale on the blog (they may be back soon), but this could be great inspirition for you to make your own with a little craft paint. 

Free printable cupcake wrappers

These cute football-themed cupcake wrappers can be made using this free printable template.  They also have a set of Fourth of July cupcake wrappers that include two red designs that would be cute for a game day table. 

Sausage dip - good enough to post twice

So . . . I can't remember if I've already posted this.  But I'd rather post it twice than not at all, so here you go.

Sausage Dip - yep, rather than than serving cheese dip with sausage, whip up this extra-thick dip that lets the star ingredient take center stage.  Get the easy recipe (only three ingredients!) here. 

 

To me, this just seems like football food

Mexican Stuffed Cornbread, recipe available here - just ignore the fact that it's a blog intended for Aggie fans :)

Easiest party dessert ever

Short of serving a bowl of red and white M&M's (and I'm not knocking that option - it's easy and cute), things don't get much easier than this impressive party dessert.  Simply thread strawberries and chunks of angel food cake on wooden skewers, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.  Yum!

This clever idea comes courtesy of http://www.jensownroad.blogspot.com/.

Hey dogs, let's call those hogs!

Another reader tip!  This is a great one from Jessica McNeil.  She says that their adorable dogg Sophie has learned to call the hogs for treats! Unfortunately, my 8+-yr-old dog is still working on "sit,"  so I don't she'll be calling the hogs this football season.  But, Jessica, please send us training instructions so we can all try this with our pups!

And check out the cute doggie dress her pooch has on in these photos - Jessica says it is from Just Dogs! Gourmet, which at the Promenade at Chenal, in Little Rock.  Just Dogs! Gourmet carries incredible dog treats, toys, and a great selection of Razorback gear for dogs.

Thanks for the tips, Jessica!  And Sophie is so precious we may just have to make her the official PGD mascot.

Readers:  Keep sending in your tips - they're great!

Reader tip: Target has cute game day dresses right now!

PGD reader (and good friend) Brooke Wilson sent in a great tip:  Target has lots of adorable black and white dresses right now, which would be perfect for game day with a few red accessories.

THANKS, BROOKE!

Something a bit different - chicken caesar sandwiches

These chicken caesar sandwiches would make a great meal option for your next watch party.  You can make it ahead in the slow cooker, to free you up to get ready for the party.  Get the recipe here. 

Pea perfection

 

This incredibly cute red pea coat is perfect for pulling off a classic game day look.  And, believe it or not, it's under $100.  Get it at Delia's. 

Blackberry Mojito Punch

This beautiful red punch could easily be renamed for game day.  Recipe from Southern Living. 

Baked smores, otherwise known as heaven on a plate

This recipe from Lovin in the Oven is simply genius.  You could make an even easier version by taking store-bought cookie dough and pressing half in a pan, building smores on top, and then pressing the other half over the top.  Bake according to cookie package directions.  Yum!

It's a bit pricey

But this picnic blanket bag may be worth the investment.  This machine washable bag has it's own built-in, fold-out picnic blanket and a large storage area for food, drinks, and other necessities (it fits two wine bottles). It's $99.  Find it here. 

Advanced placement cocktails

These gorgeous cocktails, called "the red and the black," aren't exactly as simple to prepare as, say, a gin and tonic (you have to make black pepper simple syrup), but they are definitely achievable, and so perfect for game day.  Get the recipe from Food and Wine Magazine. 

Bacon jam

Yep, bacon jam.  As in, spread it on bread and devour it.  Best part: it looks really easy to make in the slow cooker.  And it would make a fabulous hostess gift.  Your hosts may have already gotten wine or flowers, but I can guarantee that you'll be the first to gift them with bacon jam.  Get the recipe  from Martha Stewart. 

Simple perfection

These red knot earrings are the perfect finishing touch on game day.  They are $35, available here. 

Pillow talk

While we don't recommend decorating your entire house in Razorback gear, this Pig Sooie Pillow from Etsy ($35) would be cute to bring out during football season or to send with a freshman starting at the U of A this fall. 

A recipe, snack, and gift in one

Who doesn't love a crispy salty cold pickle?  And if your garden (or local farmers' market) is overflowing with ripe cucumbers this time of year, why don't you whip up a few jars of homemade pickles?  Perfect for topping burgers on game day, and even better to give as a hostess gift.  Learn how here. 

Cherry almond crumble

As Arkansas Razorback fans, we are pretty lucky - for many reasons.  Not least of which is the prevelance and deliciousness of red food.  Seriously, thank your lucky stars that you aren't a Tennessee fan, because it has got to get old serving Cheetos and Sunkist. 

This cherry almond crumble looks really tasty, and is a nice nod to your red theme on game day.  Get the recipe here. 

They even call it a game day dress!

And the name fits.  This cute "Emma Game Day Dress," from Revelry, is only $59.  I love that it can be worn several different ways.