Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs, authors of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party share their expert party planning tips with hosts of SuperBowl Soirees. From invitation to take home gifts, no detail is left out.

Gearing up for a great gridiron get-together when the Superbowl kicks off on Sunday, January 26, 2003? Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs, professional event planners, owners of PartyPlansPlus.com and authors of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party" (Alpha Books/Macmillan $16.95) have put together their best bets for a Superbowl blowout that will score high with your guests.

Here are just a few of their touchdown tips.
*    Design your invitation to resemble a ticket to a football stadium.
*    Use white tape or chalk to mark off the yards from the curb to your front door.
*    Cover chair backs with sports jerseys and use striped referee shirts for the hosts.
*    Videotape a show of fan fashions and vote for the most original, most loyal or funniest. Air the video after the game.
*    Build up their appetites with a rousing game of touch football or quarterback toss through a hula hoop or spare tire before the game or during half time.
*    Create a special drink concoction served from the "Super Shot Bowl."
*    Design your buffet to resemble a concession stand to dispense game goodies.
*    Include a menu item dedicated to each team¡¦s home town.
*    Form your favorite cheeseball recipe into the shape of a football and roll into chopped nuts or refried bean dip for color. Pipe cheese or pimento strips to resemble the stitching.

For their complete Superbowl 2003 party plan which includes links to flavorful football fare, hard-to-find party supplies and more, visit their site at www.PartyPlansPlus.com.

The link for the Superbowl Party Plan: http://www.partyplansplus.com/partyplans/football2003.htm