Spartans: What To Do When a Friendly Wolverine Comes to Town

We all know what's happening this weekend, right?

Just a little sporting match between two Michigan teams. You know, no big deal.

All kidding aside, I'm super pumped for the MSU vs U of M game this Saturday. With both teams entering the rivalry weekend undefeated, it should be quite the game!

Go Green! Go...Blue?

We are Spartans through and through in my household. But that doesn't mean we don't love our Wolverine family and friends, too—my husband comes from a "divided house." We just don't happen to love their school's football team.

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This weekend is going to be the perfect opportunity for me to show just how much we love our Maize & Blue friends—despite their team—as I have a Wolverine friend coming up to stay with us and enjoy the game this weekend.

I want to make sure that their stay is warm, welcoming, fun, and comfortable, so I came up with some ideas on how to make sure that happens.

How to Make Your Wolverine Friend Feel "At Home"

If you're a Spartan who has some Wolverine loved ones in their life, here are some sure-fire tips on how to make sure they feel the love, even if our team is kicking their team's butt.

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If you're a Spartan who has some Wolverine loved ones in their life, here are some sure-fire tips on how to make sure they feel the love, even if our team is kicking their team's butt. With just a few well-placed welcoming touches, your Maize & Blue friend will certainly feel at home.

As you might have figured out, these suggestions are a little bit of tongue in cheek. I, of course, love and cherish my Wolverine friend...but that doesn't mean I don't want the Spartans to trounce the Wolverines. No matter how the game shakes out, I'm sure it'll be an exciting time!

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