Showing posts with label party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label party. Show all posts

Thursday, January 31, 2013

36 yummy & healthy-ish party snack recipes (for GAME day & everyday)




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 let's be honest.
i know absolutely NOTHING about american football,  or the super bowl. {except the tv commercials are famously expensive, the half-time show is the talk of the town, and superbowl parties with lots of treats are the festive event de rigueur every january!}

 but at our house we do know a little something about snacks & parties. we LOVE 'em!

 so here's a roundup of 36 YUMMY, some sweet, some savoury, some crunchy, some gooey, some respectably salty party snack recipes that would be a perfect addition to your super bowl party or gosh-darn any old party! i deem them *healthy-ish* as most are made from fresh ingredients and are way less greasy and sodium-packed than their processed munchie counterparts. please note: i'm not a nutritionist in the least, but i do think these goodies look YUM! enjoy!

 ps: you can find all these pins, and MORE, in my *yummy & healthy-ish party snacks* board on pinterest! come follow!

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mini pizzas | prevention

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spicy chickpea crackers | tasty yummies
mango salsa wontons | self
smoky chipotle hummus dip | fitsugar

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7-veggie fresh salsa | self
ombre fresh veggie tray | supermom moments
baked beet chips | a cozy kitchen

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white bean & artichoke dip with pita crisps | self
adobo glazed mini turkey meatballs  | self
toasted sourdough, avocado &  watercress  snacks | helloonline

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oven baked zucchini chips | nutritionist in the kitch
cucumber feta rolls | good life eats
mini chicken lettuce wraps | whole living 

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kale chips | two take two 
rosemary sea salt soft pretzels | two peas and their pod
maple rosemary glazed cashews | a food centric life

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have a yummy & healthy snack recipe to share? please add it in the comments below!

happy snacking, nicies!

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

party time & a giveaway!





all images via anders ruff
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let's party!

excited to be part of this fabulously fun north pole celebration over at the beautiful anders ruff this season! check out all of their gorgeous partying ideas on their beautiful blog & in the anders ruff printable party invites & decor shop! it's filled with gorgeous & effortless customizable ideas for every occasion!

and...
woohoo!

happy celebrating!

are you hosting/attending any fun Holiday parties soon?
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

the 2nd annual MEGA birthday bash giveaway!




welcome welcome september!
my favourite month.


wanna know a little secret?
it's my birthday this week, nicies! woohoo!


so let's have a party!
i've asked some wonderful handmakers & vintage finders & cratfy supply creators to join me in the 2nd annual MEGA birthday bash-of-a-giveaway! { thanks so much for your kind kind generosity, nicies!}

there are FOUR (that's right, 4!)
amazing prize packs up for grabs! each prize pack will have a different funfun winner!

here we go:



:: prize pack A ::
valued at over $75!



:: a gorgeous gray flowers & pearls necklace | prairie blossoms
:: a beautiful one of a kind organic, eco concious wool & cotton bracelet | Kanelstrand
:: a lovely flamingo pink organza corsage/brooch | one perfect day

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:: prize pack B::
valued at over $75!

:: your choice of any TWO beautifully handpainted alphabet letters on burlap. perfect for your wall decor! | lax to yvr

:: a gorgeous handbound honey-yellow leather journal | my handbound books

: your choice of one wonderful typewriter key pendant (or ring) with your chosen letter | buster and boo

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:: prize pack C::
valued at over $75!
:: a $25 gift certificate to the fabulous space jam vintage shop | space jam 
:: a sensational pack-o-fun: a loveheart necklace, a loveheart keyring & little doll earrings |  lilley
 
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:: prize pack D::
valued at over $75!
:: a lovely modern natural linen towel & wool felt coaster set | manus made
: 4 (2 large, 1 medium, 1 small) customizable snack bags | itchin stitchin

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1. visit my birthday bash giveaway sponsors' shops.
come back here and leave ONE COMMENT PER SHOP on what your favourite item is from their fabulous shops! = 1 entry per comment.

you can visit as many shops as you like and comment once for each shop.


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2. tell us something YOU'RE celebrating these days!
= 1 entry 
3. add each of the following shops to your FAVOURITES on etsy!
= 1 entry per shop!

4. come follow or subscribe to each of the following BLOGS.= 1 entry for EACH blog you follow. 


5. tweet about this giveaway
= you can tweet ONCE A DAY for the duration of the giveaway. up to 11 possible entries. one per tweet.
and come back here and tell me about it. please include my twitter account in the update: i'm @therikrakshop on twitter!)

6. follow each of the following on twitter
= 1 entry PER person you follow.



7. blog about the giveaway and tell me about it here.
= 1 entry

8. friend each of the following on facebook. 
 = 1 entry PER friend-ing! :)
9. do a facebook update
about the giveaway with a link, and tell us here 
= 1 entry

10. come follow or subscribe to my little blog 
and join the fun everyday! 
you can become a google friend connect *follower* by clicking "follow" on the top left of the blog home page OR subscribe via email or *reader* on the left hand colomn.
 (please note:--->  to WIN this particular giveaway you must be a rikrak studio follower or subscriber! thanks nicies!)

please leave me a comment about it.
 = 1 entry

11. grab one of my rikrak studio buttons,
like this one for YOUR BLOG!


the rikrak studio



the rikrak studio


{ ... just copy & paste the text in the box above onto your blog sidebar! thanks! }

12. please just make sure that each entry is its own comment!
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RULES:

a) it is possible to have numerous entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) for this particular giveaway, YOU MUST BE A RIKRAK studio follower or subscriber,
old or new, to WIN! thanks!
d) there will be 4 winners of this giveaway chosen from random.org on
friday, september 16th @ 11pm EST. the first # drawn will win prize A. the 2nd # drawn will win prize B. the 3rd # drawn will win prize C.the 4th # drawn will win prize D.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
f) thanks so much everyone!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

challenge: show me your * winter gala * looks




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good golly it's chilly outside!

ah yes ... it's the winter, nicies.
let's have a dress up gala!

so i'm inviting you all to a cyberly handmade winter gala here next week. you know the style: arrive by horsedrawn coach thru the pretty white snow at my charming countryside castle;  glamourous warm coats, fancy muffs to keep our beautifully manicured hands warm, a dashing evening of dancing and mingling among dignitaries & the like. you looking gorgeous in your handmade winter gala ensemble!
and no... thanks for asking, but you needn't bring anything. just your lovely self! but you do have a job: show me the handmade or vintage delight you'll be wearing! i'll include your outfits in a post next week! woohoo!


just...
1. choose a fun frock or glamourous outfit (or something else) winter-gala-worthy to wear. think sensational, warm & wintry.

2. choose a fun accessory for the look.

3. cut & paste the direct links where i can find each item on the net from your 2-piece outfit into your comment below.

4. make as many 2-part outfits as you'd like (feel free to include goodies from your own work, too, if you' like!)

5. next week i'll include 10 or so of your looks in a follow up post, and i'll be sure to link to your lovely shop/site, too! great free advertising for creative, dressed-to-the-nines YOU!

6. and hey... if there are LOTS of entries, i'll get the random.org generator to pull a few for us to see!

check out other fun party outfit challenges here like:


see you on the ballroom dance floor, lovelies!
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

challenge: show me your *beach party* looks!

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tamallama + bananasaurusrex

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enough with all this packing in a heatwave!!

it's the summer, nicies!
let's head to the beach!

so i'm inviting you all to a cyberly handmade beach party here next week. you know the style. arrive laughing and carrying all of our fun beachtime accoutrement: beach umbrellas, picnic baskets filled with yummy summertime treats, a long leisurely day spent frolicking in the waves, and a delightful night visiting around a beachfront campfire. you looking magnificent in your gorgeous-day-at-the-beach ensemble!

think gidget @ the beach!

and no... thanks for asking, but you needn't bring anything. just your lovely self! but you do have a job: show me the handmade or vintage delight you'll be wearing! i'll include your outfits in a post next week! woohoo!


just...
1. choose a fun frock or swimsuit or sand-lounging outfit (or something else) beach-party-worthy to wear. think fresh, fun, breezy & frolicky!

2. choose a fun accessory for the look. { note this time you might want to opt for jewelry accessories or fun beach accessories or images to complement your look!}

3. cut & paste the direct links where i can find each item on the net from your 2-piece outfit into your comment below.

4. make as many 2-part outfits as you'd like (feel free to include goodies from your own work, too, if you' like!)

5. next week i'll include 10 or so of your looks in a follow up post, and i'll be sure to link to your lovely shop/site, too! great free advertising for creative, dressed-to-the-nines YOU!

6. and hey... if there are LOTS of entries, i'll get the random.org generator to pull a few for us to see!

check out other fun party outfit challenges here like:

can't wait, nicies!
see you at the beach!
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larimeloom + bayanhippo

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ZoeChen + TurkishBath

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