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Party Hats? CHECK! Dance shoes? CHECK! Music? CHECK! Guests? CHECK!
Welcome to my little corner of the Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 minutes for Mom!
Take a look around and be sure to drop me a line! One lucky party guest will be winning 50 custom photo cards from Polka Dot Bumblebee Take the time to email me about your favorite design and you'll be entered in a second drawing for 50 4 x 6 custom photo cards!
My name is Veronica and I am the owner of Polka Dot Bumblebee custom photo cards & stationery. You can find out a little bit more about me here!
Check out our hundreds (over 500) of original designs here!
If you are looking to create a BUZZ with your next event - our custom photo card designs are perfect for you. With other 500 designs we are sure to have something to suit your style whether it's fresh&funky, cute&classic or sweet&simple!
Be sure to get a FREE sample as well!
Now on to the party!
No party in my house is complete without my famous salsa and guacamole.
Here's the recipe (that I rarely share with anyone):
4-5 roma tomatos
2 cloves of garlic
1-2 jalapeno peppers
½-3/4 white or red onion
Juice of 1 lime
(as you can see I just sort of wing it until it looks good!)
2 avacados
I use the Rick Bayless Salsa Chopper which saves me lots of time in chopping. You simply chop everything but the avacados in 1 inch pieces and throw it in! A few spins of the handle and you are done!
Now here's my dirty little guacamole secret.. I simply scoop half of the salsa out and then add the 2 avacados to the remaining salsa and VOILA (!) instant guacamole. Add the juice of a half a lime to both the salsa and guac and salt and pepper to taste. I prefer to serve my salsa and guac with blue corn chips because of their nuttiness!
Be prepared because your family will want this on a weekly basis! It's super simple and you'll feel like a domestic goddess whipping it up in a matter of minutes! If you really want to knock their socks off, serve it in a hulled out red or orange pepper. If you'll be serving it in warm weather, be sure to pop them in the freezer beforehand!
Thanks for stopping by, be sure to look around my blog and my site Polka Dot Bumblebee Be sure to leave a comment so that I can return the favor!
Please be sure to check out my slideshow in the post below - and scratch off the ticket to get a special offer for UBP guests!
BEE HAPPY!
Monday, March 17, 2008
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Nice to meet you - I do love a good salsa and guacamole recipe, thanks - thanks for having us and enjoy the rest of your week!
Your party was fun and informative.
I liked my party hat!
I like your product -- looks like fun to send and receive!
Wow... that salsa looks amazing.
Love your polka dot name! Your cards are GREAT!!
Come on over for a chance to win hand painted gifts!
Your work is beautiful!
You make guacamole the same way I do. :)
Happy blog partying!
your photo cards are fabulous!
a good salsa recipe is always great to have.
thanks for having me, have a great week partying =)
Thanks for the recipe! Have a Happy Party!
Beautiful announcements! Thanks for the get-to-know-you...enjoyed your site!
Fabulous!! we love the Christmas collage 2 in the holiday series...do you do these for year round?
Have a fabulous party!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Gorgeous cards!! And LOVE the recipe! I can eat salsa all day every day (forget the chips!).
Your card designs are beautiful!
Oh my......I really enjoyed the guacamole!!!! I could make a meal from chips and guacamole. LOVE IT!!!
The hats were great and I loved seeing your work too!
Come party at my place!!
Your cards and website are awesome!
Linda
Hi Veronica!!! Cher here :) I'm having a blast hopping around these sites!!! Your stationary is beautiful - and boy oh boy, that guac and salsa is making my stomach growl!!!YUMMMMMY!!! :)
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Happy Partying!! Cher
How clever! I've been making guacamole the hard way all this time! I'll have to give yours a try next time around.
love love the name of your blog- it could be a kids botique
My mouth is watering over the mere idea of salsa and guacamole! Maybe I'll make some tonight! Loved your blog!
Kelly
YOur cards and website is awesome. thanks for partying with us!
wow ~ your cards are awesome!! i am crossing my fingers to win!! i would get ethan the baseball invitations for his birthday in june!! thanks so much for stopping by party post!! so nice to meet you!!!
Just popping in to say Hiya!!
Thanks for hosting your party! You have some really cute designs for your cards, I like the boy polka dot one for my son's birthday!
Happy Blog Party!!
Thanks for the recipe! Happy partying! I have a party post up too. I'm #9 on the 5MM linky, check it out! :)
I'm bringing the chips right over. Save some salsa and guac for me please! umm will you be serving a margarita to go with that?
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Um, yummmmmm !!! I've copied that recipe and am going to try it ! We looove us some salsa and guac around here ! Thanks for sharing your rarely shared recipe !!
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Nice to meet you:) Awesome Party you have here! And thanks for sharing the recipe:D
avocados are totally in season here in New Zealand at the mo, i will need to hide a couple so that i can try out your delish recipe!!!
tonight's avo is going on sushi with smoked chicken...
mmmmm
happy partying all week long
mwah X
avocados are totally in season here in New Zealand at the mo, i will need to hide a couple so that i can try out your delish recipe!!!
tonight's avo is going on sushi with smoked chicken...
mmmmm
happy partying all week long
mwah X
Just stopping by from the blog party. I really like your cards! The Christmas collage ones are my favs. I wish I had known about you when my kids were born!
I'm just stopping by from the blog party! I emailed you with my fav's from your site. I wish I had known about you when my kids were born- you have beautiful birth announcements!
I am stopping by from the blog party and I wanted to tell you that I really love your work!
I love your designs!!! Thanks for stopping by my "party" and for making me feel better about not being the only person out there with mommy brain/baby brain! Off to find some salsa and chips, now....
Nice site. I love the scratch off card. I definitely will be coming back to visit.
Have a happy blog party!!!
Love your site. Especially the scratch off card. I will be coming back to visit.
Have a happy blog party.
Thanks for the recipe! The photo cards are amazing.Come by my blog for a dessert.
Awesome! Great recipe by the way. Love your party! Come stop by mine too, at www.creativewritingstudios.blogspot.com and win some free business copywriting!
Hi Veronica,
Just stopping by to say hello!
Mmmm guacamole... my favourite!
Party On!
Your cards and designs are gorgeous! I am a digital scrapbook designer and have recently branched out into custom designed invites and Christmas cards for the my local Aussie market - if only we had the cool printing options you do in the US!
Thanks for the yummy recipe. I'll definitely have to try it out. Loved your blog and your designs. Have a great night!
Salsa sounds good about right now! I love the annoucements-- too cute~
Happy Partying! Wow,your designs are awesome!
Thanks for the lovely party- the salsa was delicious ;)
Our Happy Happenings
Livin' With Me
I love your beautiful and modern designs! I'm happy to meet you, Veronica!
I love the way you put your site together. Everything looks good for what you are.
Have fun during the party!
That looks good! Thanks for sharing. Happy bloggin!
Stopping by to say hi! Nice to 'meet' you! Your cards are beautiful!
-Heather
What a fun party! I love your CircusFun B-day invite! I have been thinking of a theme for my boy/girl twins that are turning 2 in September and you just gave me an idea! Have fun mingling. Stop over-my party post is up!
Hey! First time to your blog.
Checked out your designs and sent away for a free sample of a occasion card and signed up for your newsletter. Stop by my blog anytime.
Beautiful ♥ your photo cards and the colours . Mmm on the salsa recipe
thanks for visiting me in Australia
My Little Drummer boys
I love the name Polka dot bumblebee. The stationery is cute too.
OH...I wish we would have known about your cards when we eloped! We had such a tough time finding something appropriate!
Thanks for visiting my blog-
I am so going to blog roll you... I love your cards and stationary site. I am going to have to look through it more when I have more time...
HAppy partying
Oh My goodness!! I adore your stationary and cards etc.Your birth announcements are awesome and I would soooo love to win your giveaway! I will defintely bookmark you and purchase from you next time I nees holiday cards!
Ashley
stan72@comcast.net
Hi Veronica~ Thanks for stoppy by A Hokey Pokey Life! I LOVE your polka dot bumblebee store! I think we both share the love of polka dots! Can't wait to explore some more!
Hey Veronica~ Thanks for stopping by A Hokey Pokey Life. I love your Polka Dot Bumblebee store! I think we both share the love of anything polka dot! Can't wait to read more!
Stopping by the for the party. Thanks for visiting me, too. Cute blog.
Hi Veronica, thanks for visiting my party! Your salsa & guacamole recipes are making me hungry... time for me to scrounge up some dinner!
Love your website - those photo cards are darling... almost makes me want to have another baby just so I could order some ;)
Cute blog! Thanks for stopping by mine!
Continue dancing.
"Wreath 1" is really pretty.
I LOVE polka dots...wish you well with you lil bee and the business:). Happy partying~
Thanx for stoppin by my place.
Great Party. Just wanted to say hey. Have fun partying! Your site is awesome.
Christy
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew
gr8 blog and gr8 designs. have a POSH weekend and send all the tweens and teens in your life to our blog.
L8R...posh
Hi, You have a wonderful site! I can tell you are very creative. Your cards are so cute! Thanks for a fun party.....Cindi
Thanks for hosting a party and for the great recipe! I checked out your website and it is great. You do excellent work! Have a good week and stop by and say hi!
Love your designs.... particularly the retrodots, vellum3 and peace1.
Have a great party.
Great party - thanks for the giveaway and the recipe. Your cards are beautiful!
the name of your blog is so cute. Good to meet you!!
Hi Veronica!
Just returning the party hop, and am glad I have. Great cards / place you have here. And, a yummy dip recipe to boot!
Happy UBP! :)
Love your site, so modern and colorful. Great photo cards.
I love you designs! And who doesnt love guacamole....thanks for a wonderful time...
Happy partying.....
Hi Veronica,
Nice to meet you. Nice assortment of card and stationary designs. And you brought snacks,thanks for the recipe. :D
Hugs, Danette
Hi Veronica! Fabulous photo cards. Love your blog.
Thanks for the salsa recipe.
dolls123 (at) gmail (dot) com
Happy Blog Party!
great stuff!
Amazing cards on your photo site. I'm so coming back when it is time to pick out our Christmas Photos, to peruse them again!
My husband and I are drooling on my laptop thanks to your salsa recipe. I will be trying it out tomorrow. Thanks!
Nice to meet you. Happy blog partying :)
hey its great being at your party..with that fabulous dip...thanks...
and I love your designs...they are great
Sounds good!
Stop by my blog party if you get a chance. Thanks
S.B.
Be Thrifty Like Us
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Yummy, salsa! One of my favorite foods. Thanks for having us to your blog party. Your play date cards are too cute. I am going to be sure to bookmark your site so that I can use you the next time I need photo cards. Hopefully, you will be able to visit my party.
thanks for serving salsa and guac with the blue corn chips...one of my favorite combos! happy blog party!
oh my favorite treats ...thanks for the great party...I enjoyed all the guests and the party hats!!!
Cheers,
Diana
That recipe sounds delicious, I'm really going to need to give it a try. Thanks for sharing and happy partying!
Love your website and name, so cute:) Your designs are beautiful! Stop over at my party when you get a chance.
info at littlepiddles dot com
Great recipe! Your cards and stationary are so pretty! The winner will be one luck person =)
Cute blog. Go blog party!!
Stopping by from the blog party!
Great blog. This is my first blog party! YEAH!! Check out my blog when you get the time.
http://puffspocket.blogspot.com
Sounds like a great recipe! thanks for sharing it.
Love your site! Party time! Your invitations are great. Expecting a boy in June, so I'm on the lookout for announcements. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Patrick3, Leo1 and Alexander110. I love me some monograms, so I'd have to say Alexander110 is my favorite. Love the color, too, with the b/w photos. I also am a fan of the first name behind the full name. All are very cute!
Also, thanks for the salsa recipe! I was reading it, thinking, "Hey, that sounds like Rick Bayless" (that's what I use, straight from the book), and then saw his name. He rocks! Love your idea for the guac, just adding the salsa. I made guac last night, just scooped out an avocado, sprinkled some salt, a little onion powder, and a splash of lime juice (from the bottle). I know, I know, SO NOT authentic, but great in a rush (ahem, midnight snack). I'm with you on the blue corn chips. Have you tried the Cape Cod brand blue sesame ones? Only when they're on sale, but they ROCK!!!
I have never made a salsa- must try some time! You are more likely to find me 'salsacising' around the front room trying to loose the baby weight.....actually, that is a rarerity too! Please pop by my party too. You are most welcome.
Stopped by for the party! :)
K first of all how did you get your post to say March 17!???? Please tell me I didn't sleep threw a weeks worth of work!
I know it's Monday but I was certain it was the 10th!
Must be all this partying! I better just drink water!
Enjoy the UBP
Wow! This is AMAZING! So many bloggers!
This is such a wonderful Idea! Come on over and Party on my Blog!
http://kvcreativedesigns.blogspot.com/
Artful Blessings,
Kathryn
hello from austria!
happy blogparty!
That is a fantastic recipe! I especially love the little secret thast allows you to easily make both at once, because I'm the only one who really likes guacamole in my house...
I've been looking through your stationary...really nice work!
Thank you! A pleasure to meet you.
Nice to meet you, the recipe sounds yummy! Your card designs are great!
happy blogging.
Hi it is nice to meet you!! I am getting ready to go check out your site!!! I had fun at the party:)
Your stuff is beautiful! I love paper products! I'm glad to have found you.
That salsa sounds great and I love the tip about serving it in a hollowed out pepper chilled in the freezer. Great idea! Come on over and visit my blog party.
Oh Yummy! Thanks for the recipe. There is nothing I like more than a big plate of guacamole and chips. :-)
Wow, that salsa and guacomole sounds delicious! I'm getting all kinds of fabulous recipes in my travels through the ultimate blog party posts! YUM!
Thanks for the snack!
Hi Veronica - good to meet you! Great party; I've had fun exploring your blog! I've met so many entrepreneurs on the tour this year - what fun! Stop by my place when you're in the neighborhood! Happy Party Hopping :)
DK
http://aflyoverblog.typepad.com
I'm here from the big party! And that guacamole sounds so good my mouth is watering. I'm totally going to try your secret. I love your cards too.
LOVE your cards (and salsa!)!
Oh, homemade guacamole. I'm in. Happy Blog Party. Love the baby girl card. Very cute and creative.
What a great party - I'm stuffed on guac and chips!
Hello from Alabama. My name is Mandy and I am mom to a 14 year old boy and almost 3 year old girl. Sorry, I haven't got a blog up and going yet, just lurking and seeing what it's all about. Don't like to feel as though I am spying on people though, so I pop in and let myself be seen. So HI! Nice to meet you.
Thanks for the recipe. My husband loves salsa. I will have to make that for him this weekend.
Happy partying and much blog love!
Blessings, Angie Seaman
www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
www.angelicagracedesigns.com
nice to meet you! I'm going to try your recipe, thanks!
What a cute little business you have going! I envy anyone who is crafty! I personally stink at crafts. But that’s OK… Stop on over for Confessions of An Apron Queen at http://anapronaday.blogspot.com
Happy Blog Party!
Mmmm...salsa is a must here in AZ! ;) xo-Lolly Jane
Cool Party! Love your site. Thanks for hosting!
I wanted to invite you over to my blog if you get a chance.
Happy blogging!
www.un-domesticmommy.blogspot.com
Your recipe made me very hungry. My husband may have to go get me some! He can't let his preggo wife go out after dark alone!
Sign me up for the photo cards and then come for a bloggy visit!
I LOVE homemade salsa. I have a recipe I always use, but maybe I'll try yours next time!
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