Madagascar 3 Circus Circle’s Most Wanted Party

            Madagascar 3 Circus Circle’s Most Wanted Party

 

 When I was selected to host the Madagascar 3 Circus Circle's Most Wanted Party, I had my daughter in mind. I knew she would go crazy over a party that was Madagascar themed since she is a huge fan! I was so excited to see what interesting ideas that Crowdtap had for me in the digital party pack that they sent out for this DreamWorks Animation movie! This is what I received:

• - A crack-a-lackin recipe for Marty's zebra cake
• - A classic game with a "mad" twist featuring Gloria
• - Decorations, masks and face paint ideas to get everyone into the Madagascar mood
• - Fun activities and games to keep the party movin'

The day of the party, I decided to move everything outdoors onto the porch. It was a really nice, sunny day and we had bought the kids water guns to play with. I set up a long table with a table cloth, party favors, snacks, paper plates, plastic silverware, napkins, etc...

I thought that the kids would really enjoy the masks..but they were a little afraid of them! I had to chase them around with the masks asking them if they wanted to design their own masks and they were not very cooperative!

I had to hold the mask in front of some of them because they were not into the mask part of the party what so ever! Some of the grown ups actually enjoyed holding up the masks more lol!

We had a boy that was having a birthday the day after the Madagascar Party, so we decided to get him some gifts and turn it into a Madagascar Birthday Circus Circle's Most Wanted Bash!

After the birthday boy opened his gifts, it was Water Gun Circus Fun Time!

The kids chased each other around the yard squirting one another until they plotted against us grown ups!

We also watched Madagascar and Madagascar 2! Everyone enjoyed watching the movies while playing the puzzles and activities that Crowdtap provided in my digital party pack!

While the kids watched the movies, I put the last touches on the Marty Zebra cake and got it ready for the little Zoosters to enjoy!

Everyone had a great time! Thank you so much, Crowdtap, for providing me with the Digital Party Kit and inspiring a fantastic Madagascar 3 Circus Circle's Most Wanted Party!

McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Party!

McCormick Grill Mates BBQ Party!

I was given an amazing opportunity by Crowdtap to be a Grill Ambassador for McCormick Grill Mates! What that means is that I get to host a BBQ Grilling Party for a bunch of my friends with seasonings, BBQ sauce, and Meat Rubs all provided for me by McCormick Grill Mates! I was so excited when I found out that I was chosen to do this party, I immediately wondered what would be in the McCormick Grill Mates kit that Crowdtap ships to "Crowdtappers" (people who work for Crowdtap). I checked the Calendar and decided which date would be best for me within Crowdtap's alloted dates ( I chose May 26).  Crowdtap provided me with a list of items that were in my kit once I was accepted..here is the list:

• Grill Mates® Spiced Brandy & Herb Marinade
• Grill Mates® Slow and Low Memphis Pit BBQ Rub
• Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning Blend
• Grill Mates® Molasses Bacon Seasoning Blend
• Grill Mates® Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce

I love to Grill and this seemed like a golden opportunity to show of my Grillin' Skills!

I had a few weeks to prepare for my party, so I started buying meat and putting it in the freezer so I would have enough meat for my McCormick Grill Mates Party without breaking the bank! I bought Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Chicken, and Hot & Sweet Sausage.

Various Steaks including Filet Mignon, Top Sirloin, and Rib Eye!

We had various side dishes as well including Grilled Asparagus seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates Steak Seasoning Blend, Corn, Three Pasta Salad seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates Steak Seasoning Blend, Summer Squash, Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates too!

On the day of the Party, I brought out long tables and covered them with table cloths and decorated the area with chairs and small side tables to create a designated party area....if there is a general spot all the McCormick Grill Mate party goers gather, later on clean up will be easier!

We bought water guns for the kids to play with while we cooked the food... they had so much fun!

I wanted to cook all of the meat myself, but the guys at the party had other plans! I let them cook the burgers, sausage, and hot dogs!

I cooked the steak and vegetables..I had so much fun hosting my McCormick Grill Mates Party!

We all had so much fun! Thanks again Crowdtap, and McCormick Grill Mates!

 Discover for yourself just how versatile McCormick Grill Mates is by hosting your own Grilling Party! You can virtually sprinkle McCormick Grill Mates seasonings on anything Grill related! The sauces and rubs are great too! Go out and give them a try!