I’m not a big football fan, but we are coming to that one big day when everyone seems to get into the spirit — Super Bowl Sunday. I won’t be hosting any festivities, as it’s an away weekend for my son’s hockey team, but in looking through Sunday’s ads, there’s lots to get you started on a fun menu.

Now along with all the fun foods, it’s a “big” TV weekend as well. This is evident through all the TVs advertised in today’s Lawrence Journal-World.

My husband has been shopping for a flat screen TV for two years. Every time we think he’s close to making a decision on a purchase, he comes up with some excuse not to buy. Our family room TV is only 5 years old. But we need to replace another TV which is 24 years old. Yes, we’ve had it since we got married. It still works, but you can’t tell what color anything is, because the picture has a greenish tint.

The funny thing is my husband is a very decisive man. I’m usually the one who ponders before making a decision. Did he have this problem when we were purchasing a car or house? Absolutely not. But this TV thing has been dragging for a long time. Check out this Consumer Reports link for tips on buying an LCD TV.

I guess I’m partly writing this particular blog for selfish reasons — in the hopes that my husband will read it and finally make a decision.

So, honey, here’s a rundown:

Target

Magnavox 42″ LCD (720p) – $499

Vizio 37″ LCD (1080p) – $629

Phillips 47″ LCD (1080p) – $848

Walmart

Sanyo 37″ LCD (1080p) – $448

Vizio 42″ LCD (1080p) – $638

Vizio 32″ LCD (720p) – $368

Sony Bravia 46″ LCD (1080p) – $778

Sony Bravia 40″ LCD (720p) – $668

Sony Bravia 32″ LCD (720p) – $398

Sears

Zenith 42″ plasma (720p) – $449.99

Sony 40″ LCD (1080p) – $749.99

Panasonic 37″ LCD (1080p) – $599.99

Samsung 40″ LCD (1080p) – $699.99

Samsung 32″ LCD (720p) – $379.99

Best Buy

Samsung Sale – Free Blu-Ray Disc Player with the purchase of a Samsung LED 40″ & up. There are too many to list. Prices ranging from $479 to $2,499.