There's an app for that

If you can't wait until football season, now you can play classic tailgating games on your iPhone with this app. It has corn hole, washers, ladder golf, and horseshoes. 

How do I submit ideas to Project Game Day?

It's easy to send your photos, tips, recipes, fashion finds, and other suggestions to PGD by simply emailing projectgameday@gmail.com!

If you are out shopping and see a cute game day dress, snap a photo with your camera phone and email it in!

If you have a killer recipe for red margaritas or razorback burgers, email it in!

If you have suggestions on how we can improve the PGD site, please email it in!

Not for the kiddos

For your next watch party, whip up a batch of these BOURBON CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKES.  Yes, you read that correctly, bourbon and chocolate and ice cream in a delicious alcoholic milkshake.  Booze dessert.  Delicious!

Cute hostess gift idea

Buy a new baking pan and little hammer, and whip of a batch of peanut brittle in the pan, then wrap the whole thing up in a pretty ribbon (red and white for game day).  Your host can whack the brittle with the hammer to break it up and eat it, then reuse the tray.  Extra points if you print out the brittle recipe on a cute tag and attach it to the ribbon.

Recipe here. 

Tomato bread

Yum! Recipe here. 

Inspiration photo - casual, comfy, and completely stylish

In my book, this look is a perfect 10.  I love the unique red striped jacket, perfectly broke- in boots, and the interesting details on her blouse and necklace.  And love that haircut!  Sundresses and skimpy skirts are a dime a dozen on game day.  Turn some heads with great personal style instead. 

At your local Old Navy . . .

Old Navy is currently selling college game tees.  Get this Arkansas tee for less than $20.  To avoid the frumphy t-shirt and jeans trap, pair it with short black shorts on a hot game day and keep your hair and makeup looking polished. 

Hot chocolate stir sticks

These would make plain hot chocolate really special on game day.  You know what else makes hot chocolate special?  Peppermint schnapps!

Get instructions to make the stir sticks here. 

Fall football fashion - inspiration photo

I love the fact that this cute outfit looks warm and comfy, while still being stylish.  Yet another reason to buy a red skirt this season.

Another way to style a red skirt

This one looks cool and quirky with a chambray shirt, bold blue necklace, and brown accessories.  The red lipstick really pulls the look together. 

Use Arkansas strawberries!

I am dying to try this - strawberry goat cheese bruschetta drizzled with balsamic vinegar and topped with chopped basil.  Yum!  Get the recipe here. 

It's in the details: red buttons and bows

Sometimes, when coming up with ideas for this blog, I get so caught up in the newest, biggest, brightest, cleverest things I find, that I forget how charming simple classic details can be.  These cute pigtails with red ribbon bows are perfect.  Keep this in mind this football season, whether you are dressing your baby girl for game day or setting a pretty table for a watch party.  Simple traditional ideas aren't boring - they're timeless.

Eclectic game day look

When most girls are tailgating in sundresses and sandals, stand out in a slightly off-kilter look that shows off your Razorback spirit and your personal style.  Get the entire look at Polyvore, or create your own.  Keys here are the rugged and masculine shirt paired with skinny jeans and ladylike accessories.  The messy bun topped with a double red headband finishes the look. 

Salted caramel and whiskey truffles - grown up game day candy

Booze and chocolate, yum!  Get the recipe here. 

Easy and ladylike game day look

This inspiration photo proves that sometimes a long skirt and sleeves can be just as intriguing as a short flirty dress.  While her white shirt and pleated silk skirt are classic, her hair, makeup and accessories are young and fresh.  Here's a tip if you're looking for a skirt like this - ask your mom!  You're probably more likely to find one in her closet than in any store in the mall. 

Dot dot dot

These red and white polka dot (piggie dot?) nails would be a cute finishing touch for your game day look.  I'd probably stick to one design rather than alternating red and white nails, but whatever floats your boat . . .

Get the info here - the dots are made with a tiny brush, or you could use a toothpick. 

Photo inspiration: build a fall game day outfit around a frilly summer top

Your favorite ruffled tank top can be the foundation of a cute game day outfit.  Just add a belted red cardigan and jeans (maybe switch the heels for flats if you'll be tailgating all day).  Cute! 

Easy centerpiece

Simply place a smaller vase within a larger one.  Put flowers and water in the smaller vase, and fill the space between the two vases with anything decorative you'd like.  For game day, red tulips and red candy (jellybeans or redhots) would look great.

Good news, bad news

So, the good news is that this shirt is absolutely adorable and is apparently available for sale on Etsy (according to Pinterest).  The bad news:  I can't find it!  But it is too cute not to post, so if you can find it on Etsy (or anywhere else), post a comment and fill us in on where to find it.

Red and white twine - great to have on hand for football season

This cute red and white twine from Etsy seller WhiskerGraphics would be perfect to wrap up hostess gifts, decorate a tailgate table, or or pack a game day picnic.  720 feet for $15.

I love Etsy!