Wednesday, August 17, 2011

what i love wednesday {No. 29}

this week is back-to-school week on the blog.
let's share some of our favorite back-to-school loves!

i love vintage back-to-school wares!
{from poppytalk & handmade home}
download the alphabet printable here :)

can't wait to see yours!
xoxo,
krystina
ps don't forget about the big sale in the shop this week :)
lollipops

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

back-to-school week {fun & delicious}

here are some super fun lunch ideas for all ages just in time for back-to-school!
(click the photos for links)

sandwich on a stick

ocean theme

bento box ideas

chicken salad pitas

fruit and yogurt parfaits

easy apple sandwiches

taco salad wraps

creative ways to serve lunches

personal pizzas recipe!!!
These handheld pizzas are the perfect snack or fast meal. Have your young chefs pair the Breville pie maker with ready-made marinara sauce, grated cheese, a bit of meat or vegetables and pie dough—they can create their own favorite combos!
Ingredients:
1 batch basic pie dough (see related recipe at left)
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup assorted prepared pizza toppings (diced pepperoni, cooked and drained sausage, sautéed onions, peppers or mushrooms, and/or black olives)
Directions:
Divide the pie dough in half, shape each into a disk and wrap separately with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
In a small bowl, combine the cheese, tomato sauce and desired toppings. Set the filling aside.
Preheat a Breville electric pie maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Let the dough stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a round about 1/8 inch thick. Using the larger side of the circle cutter, cut out 4 rounds, rolling out the remaining dough disk and rerolling the scraps as needed. Transfer the dough rounds to the parchment-lined baking sheet. If they become too warm or soft, refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Open the pie maker and assemble the pizzas according to the manufacturer’s instructions, using the dough rounds for the base of each pizza and 1/3 cup filling per pizza. Close the lid on the pie maker, ensuring the latch clicks into place, and bake until the dough is cooked through and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a mini-pie lifter, a nonstick heatproof spatula or tongs, carefully transfer the pizzas to a wire rack and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes, before serving. Makes 4 individual pizzas.

courtesy Williams-Sonoma Kitchen

are you hungry now?
i sure am!!
xoxo,
krystina

Monday, August 15, 2011

back-to-school week {lunch wares}

this week i am doing a back-to-school series on the blog!
i get excited every year at this time, even though i am sad to say goodbye to summer, i look forward to more structured days and weeks. the new beginnings with new classes, books, teachers, and friends. + i love the crisp orangy beauty of fall.

this year we are switching from homeschooling to public school - big changes i hope we all handle well. my girls have been ready to go to public school for over a year now and moving to a new area makes it seem like good timing.

tuesday i will share some neat recipes designed for packing
wednesday will be what i love wednesday back-to-school edition (please share yours!)
thursday i will share my favorite school supplies and decor
and friday i will share some cute back-to-school ideas and organization

so today i will be sharing ideas for lunch boxes, bento boxes,
and other wares for your child's lunch toting. click the photos for the links.
enjoy!
a lunch packing station. genius!

lego bento boxes

cute DIY lunch bags

insulated picnic basket for family field trips


 i love bento boxes

i have some new printed lunch bags in the shop!

a free printable for your lunches!

see you tomorrow ;)
xoxo,
krystina

40% off Print Sale!!!


hi! i am having a huge sale! check out the shop for 40% off all prints! 
 instead of the great price of $10 all prints are just $6 this week only! 
and NOW some are available in 5x7!!!
if you were a subscriber to my newsletter you got in early on this sale 
this weekend with a special discount code. 
so if you are not a newsletter subscriber be sure to sign up 
right over there under google friend connect followers---->
for future sales, announcements, and fun :)

so many great prints at great prices...
which ones will you choose?
have a great week!
xoxo,

Friday, August 12, 2011

InstaFriday

my week through instagr.am. 
this has been an exciting week.

my swagger wagon packed for the queen bee market

Christina of little wellies and her sis shop at my queen bee market booth

i shopped at Much Ado About You!
i had so much fun at the queen bee, click here to see my recap.

sadly, a grease fire started in our apartment complex on tuesday

no one got hurt, but it was scary. 1 apartment is completely gone,
3 others had major damage. 6 different fire departments were here to help!
thank you to carlsbad, encinitas, san dieguito, solana beach, del mar, 
and rancho santa fe fire departments.

these chips made my lunch taste better!

dropping off, picking up - mom chauffeur

giant pizzas at the after practice cheer pizza party

how was your week?
what did you do?
have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo,
Sweet Shot Day

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Kelly Moore Bag Giveaway!

as you know i love Kelly Moore Bags. i wanted to share a giveaway happening with you!
photo from kellymoorebag.com
over at My Organized Chaos one lucky reader is going to get their choice of ANY Kelly Moore bag!!!

it's so hard to choose, but i chose the grey classic :)
which one will you choose?
xoxo,

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

what i love wednesday {No. 28}

i am in love...

with pinterest.

it is an addiction.


i might need an intervention.

let me know if you would like an invite... *she laughs in her throat; mwahahaha*
kinda reminds me of the first stanza of the poem "The Spider and the Fly":

Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly, 
'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; 
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, 
And I've a many curious things to show when you are there." 
Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain, 
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."... 

oh dear! 

can't wait to see your loves!
xoxo,
lollipops

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

the queen bee market -recap-

a message from Mique and Jess, the lovely creators of the queen bee market...

i had so much fun, SO MUCH FUN at the queen bee market this weekend.
my only regret is not taking pictures of the fun i had with my friends and of people in general.

here are some fabulous booths...









and my booth :)

the crowd

Christine of little wellies and her sis at muh booth!

i did a little shopping at Emmy's booth of Much ado About You, just a little shopping.
i wish i took pictures of her booth it was awesome... 
but i was too busy shopping there  *batting eyelashes*.

some close ups:






 i am hoping to beg, borrow, and steal pics of my friends together. 
i will be updating this post when i shake someone down for those ;P

have a fabulous week!
be sure to stop by my shop later to see the new goodies!

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and here's the update with a couple of pics with friends :)
these were taken by Megan of Fairly Fabulous
this is Megan's girlfriend, Emily, she flew in from GA and happens to love my print!!

shoppers...


April of Funky Vintage Lovely, Jess of Allora Handmade and Queen Bee Market,
and Lindsey of The Pleated Poppy

 Lindsey took this one with Jeannett of Life Rearranged,
Emily of Blue Corduroy, me :), and Stacy Lynn
thank you for the pics Megan and Lindsey!

xoxo,