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How do you make an outdoor party great? ¿Como haces una fiesta al aire libre hermosa?

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If there is one thing we Latinas know how to do well it's throw a great outdoor party, weekend barbecue or family picnic.  I love going to the park on weekends and seeing the big families with their portable grills and music playing, the men playing soccer, the kids running around.

We gave 12 lucky moms a Sears gift card to buy barbecue and picnic gear - portable grills, coolers, and other fun things like that.  Watch this space to see pictures of their barbecues and family get-togethers.

Until then... what are your tips for making an outdoor party great?  What do you like to grill?  Are you excited that summer is coming?  Tell us your favorite "asado" story or share a recipe!

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ML_Maria

Look here for more influencer stories soon!

1MrsRios1

I just had my baby's bday party a few weeks back, & what I did do was buy a lot of activities/toys for the kids to be entertained with. Frisbees , soccer ball, football, softball gear, beach balls for the younger kids, bubbles, connect the dots, hang man, crosswords, etc.

Lulubird83

I LOVE a good barbecue and this summer I plan to go all out. We have the grill ready to go and as soon as the weather calls for it we will be firing it up and cooking steaks, hot dogs, and my favorite burgers. Since I am watching my weight I am going to grill up some veggie burgers too. I can't wait. Grilling isn't just about great tasting food for me, but also about spending time with my family. I am looking forward it that this year.

latiadtdos

 For our outdoor party we grill fajita marinada and pollo marinada that we get at our local Super Plaza (Mexican Store). We also LOVE to grill elotes, cebollas and chilis wedos. Can't leave out the hot dogs and hamburger patties for the kids smiling / sonrienteWe all get out and play softball and someone always rents a big Jump house for the children and they Love it. The children also like to take their bikes and have bike races or just go bike riding with each other, The adults always reminise about fun times and we always end up going dowm memory lane the kids love hearing our old stories. I LOVE getting together with family and having outdoor parties 

catalina

 I love cooking out cause it means my husband is cooking and not me.  Its a great way to enjoy some famiy time outside the house and just have fun.  My boys usually toss the ball around a bit, or start a football game with the cousins.  Its nice to sit and chat and catch up with my sister while the kids are having fun and the guys are cooking.

 

chuliss
2 moms liked this

 yo lo hago en mi casa o en los parkes  , como buenos latinas k somos escandalosos

llevamos la pi~ata , una red para jugar voliball . nuestro azador , para una carnita asada , con su pikito de gallo y una salcita bien picosita, chicharon , la coolers , de sodas y uno k otra cervesita x k no nos puede faltar eso si todo con medida , ...  jumping , los latinos preferimos nuestras tradiciones de juegos como el voli y ponle la cola alburro o el juego de las sillas o el juego de las sillas.. asi festejo yo los partys or family picnic !!

Krise
1 mom liked this

 omg you lucky ladies!!! Well looking forward to seeing what they got. Finally trying to get our backyard in order and I have NOTHING out there, well besides a half pipe. lol

VANE791

I love to have barbecues at out back yard and the food we all make like carne asada, burgers, hot dogs , grilled chicken and all those great foods.  We always have our barbecues over the summer and we always have so much fun. Now, I'm planning to have a great barbecue thanks to Mamas Latinas & Sears!

loren2012
3 moms liked this

BUENO  CUANDO NOSOTROS HACEMOS  NUESTRO ASADO PUES HACEMOS DE TODO ,COMO SOMOS PURA FAMILIA LOS KE VIVIMOS AKI PUES NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO PARA LA COMIDA ,HACEMOS ARROZ,FRILOLES RECIEN COCIDOS HACEMOS TAMBIEN ''BOMBAS'' ASI LE LLAMAMOS A UNA TORTILLA KE SE PONE EN EL ASADOR CON CHORIZO Y KESO MOZARELLA RALLADO ESTAS TORTILLAS SE INFLAN Y DE REPENTE REVIENTAN DE AHI SU NOMBRE CUANDO ESTAN LISTAS SON COMO UNA TOSTADA Y SE BANA CON SALSA Y A DISFRUTARLAS  BUENO TAMBIEN,POR SUPUESTO LA CARNE PARA ASAR,POLLO CHORIZO,HACEMOS SALSAS,BROCHETAS  ESTAS POR LO REGULAR LAS ASEMOS DE POLLO O DE CAMARON CON BELL PEPER ROJO,VERDE Y AMARILLO CEBOLLA MORADA Y PINA SON DELICIOSAS,POR LO REGULAR YO ME ENCARGO DE ESO Y DE HACER AGUA FRESCA YA SEA DE JAMAICA O DE TAMARINDO NOS REUNIMOS TODO EL DIA Y YA CUANDO EMPIEZA A OBSCURECER PUES A TOMARNOS UN CAFE PARA SEGUIR EN LA PLATICA, A LOS NINOS LES GUSTA PONER MUSICA Y BAILAN ,HASTA HACEN SUS CONCURSOS PARA VER KIEN BAILA MEJOR,PARECE KE LES ESTA DANDO UN ATAKE JIJIJI PERO BUENO ASI SE BAILA AHORA,ALGO KE ME GUSTA HACER SIEMPRE KE HACEMOS ESTE TIPO DE REUNIONES ES KE HAGO UNA LISTA DE TODO LO KE NECESITO PARA KE NO ME FALTE NADA Y ESCRIBO TAMBIEN LO KE PIENSO HACER POR EJEMPLO ALGUN JUEGO,KE POR CIERTO A LOS NINOS LES ENCANTA  O ALGUNA BROMA KE LES KIERA HACER A LA FAMILIA JIJIJI POR CIERTO MANANA VAMOS A CELEBRAR EL CUMPLEANOS DE MI SOBRINA HACIENDO  ASADO,YA TENEMOS TODO LISTO,NO PUEDO ESPERAR PARA MANANA

smiling / sonriente


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