End Football Season With a Special Gift For the Whole Team! Your Child's Team Can Win $10K With Tony's Pizza!

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As a coach's wife, I've seen firsthand the dedication that goes into a season, whether it's summer leagues wrapping up or school leagues just kicking off. All that hard work from the team players and their families definitely deserves some recognition. That's why a post-season team party, complete with great food and a thoughtful gift basket, is the perfect way to cap it all off. It's a chance for everyone to relax, connect, and celebrate those awesome memories made throughout the season. Stick around for some simple and budget-friendly ideas for your next team bash and gift baskets!

Oh, and for those of you in the Kansas City, MO, and KS areas, there's a fantastic opportunity! Tony's Pizza is hosting a Facebook sweepstakes campaign right now, all about community and, of course, delicious pizza. One lucky team can win a $10,000 donation! You'll find all the details at the end of this post.

The Team Party and Food

Keeping party costs down is always a win, so I love getting creative with DIY decorations. For our recent team celebration, I grabbed some brown paper bags, trimmed the tops, and used them to hold peanuts and popcorn. A little white-out correction fluid transformed them into mini footballs with laces. I even used the leftover paper to craft more footballs and strung them up as a festive garland.

To set the scene, I decorated a poster board for a fun backdrop and used a green tablecloth to give the feel of a football field.

When it came to food, I kept it super simple. Let's be honest, everyone's usually just excited for pizza and snacks!

Instead of the hassle of ordering takeout, Tony's Pizza is always my go-to. It's not only incredibly affordable but also seriously delicious. Plus, it's a local company with roots right here in Missouri and Kansas, starting as a pizzeria back in 1960 in Salina, KS. They've been serving up those layers of light, crispy crust, topped with a sauce made from real, fresh tomatoes, 100% mozzarella, and all your favorite savory toppings for ages.

Instead of ordering and carrying out, Tony's Pizza is a great, affordable choice! The pizza is delicious, and it's a local company that started in my home state, Missouri, and sibling state, Kansas. Tony's began as a pizzeria in 1960, located in Salina, KS, proudly serving community members layers of light, crispy crust topped with a sauce made from real, fresh tomatoes, 100% real mozzarella cheese, and your favorite savory toppings.

Tony's offers a great variety of toppings. Our personal favorites are the Tony's® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza, Tony's® Pizzeria Style Cheese Pizza, and Tony's® Pizzeria Style Supreme Pizza. You can easily find Tony's in the freezer aisle at your local Walmart. 

For snacks, we kept it classic with popcorn and peanuts—total game-day staples—and, of course, cupcakes because what's a party without a little something sweet?

The Gift Baskets

When putting together gift baskets for a whole team, keeping costs low is key, especially since you'll likely have a few families pitching in.

⬩A small notebook
⬩2 mechanical pencils
⬩Water bottle
⬩Toy football
⬩Granola bar
⬩A t-shirt for each teammate to sign their name and jersey number on each other's shirt

I'm glad to partner with Tony's because it's great to see a company that supports young athletes and cares about fueling youth sports with an authentic slice of pride. 

Do you have a favorite way to celebrate the end of a sports season?

Sweepstakes Details
▸The sweepstakes ends on September 30, 2017, so enter fast!
▸Must live in KC, MO, or KS
▸Submissions come froma  parent or legal guardian
▸Athlete featured must be under the age of 18
▸Submit a brief description of the child’s team detailing pride in the team, showing how they play the game with sportsmanship and camaraderie.
▹Grand Prize: $10,000 donation to the child’s team or athletics department
▹Two Finalists: $2,500 donation to the child’s team or athletics department
▸Submissions that are inspiring but do not receive a financial reward will get tickets to Tony’s Event Center.

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