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Talk Like A Pirate Day Blog Hop and Treasure Hunt

September 19, 2012 by Christine Yoon-Taylor 74 Comments

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Ahoy, Mateys! Welcome t’ me first blog hop with me fellow bento blogging wenches. It’s “Talk Like A Pirate Day” Blog Hop and what better way t’ carry on than with a Bento Booty Treasure Hunt Giveaway sponsored by Allthingsforsale. In case ye didn’t already know, she’s the motherload of bento packin’ booty!!

Whiles speakin’ o’ bento-packin’, here is me pirate lunch fer me wee little lasses. Packed with plenty o’ protein and vitamin C, it’s sure t’ keep ’em from becomin’ scurvy little pirates! And, th’ chocolate coins be sure t’ keep ’em comin’ back for more.

Talk Like A Pirate Day" Blog Hop

So, ready t’ find yerself some booty? Here’s how t’ join in th’ hunt for treasure:

Every Blogger Buccaneer in this here Hop has a piece of th’ treasure map. You’ll need t’ collect each piece and put ’em together in th’ right order t’ find ye treasure. Get yerself some parchment (or print this out: Treasure Map – but be sure to renumber spots 26-27-28 ere ya begin ’cause our map maker had a little too much grog last night!) and a quill t’ keep a log of each clue with each number, because there be 39 scurvy pirates running amok with 39 pieces o’ th’ map t’ collect. 37 pieces will guide ye t’ th’ hidden treasure by spelling out the URL where you can enter to win. There be 2 bonus pieces with th’ “secret passwords” t’ get two chances t’ win some pirate booty!

Don’t be a blige rat and miss out as th’ giveaway only runs this week only, ending Sunday night (9/23/2012) at midnight EST. Arrrr!

This here’s me piece o’ th’ map:

Talk Like A Pirate Day" Blog Hop

Best of luck t’ ye gettin’ th’ Bento Booty and should YE be th’ lucky winner, be sure t’ watch out fer this here feisty little pirate. She just may try t’ snatch th’ booty right out from under ye! Arrrrrr!!

Well shiver me timbers, is that th’ next hop me see? T’ carry on with yer hop, just click on th’ Talk Like A Pirate Day” Blog Hop Button or this here link: BentoLunch . Savvy?

Talk Like A Pirate Day" Blog Hop

Happy Hoppin’, Mateys and best o’ luck to ye!!!

Talk-Like-a-Pirate – t’ learn t’ speak pirate yerself, just take ye scurvy pirate arse over t’ here

And feel free t’ leave a comment ‘cuz we pirates love comments or join me blog via email, Facebook or Instagram– could always use more deckhands!

Christine, aka happyvballgirl : )

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  1. happyvballgirl

    September 23, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Haha! As I told Kendra earlier – it came as an accessory to my girls' Backyardigans Pirate set!! 🙂 Thanks so much!! 🙂

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  2. daisyselalu

    September 20, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Gotta have that treasure box! And love how you add the extra details on the table 😀

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  3. Anna Adden

    September 20, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Your lunch looks delicious and your staging is awesome!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 3:44 am

      Why, thank you Anna! Had so much fun doing it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Diana M

    September 20, 2012 at 4:10 am

    Cute Lunch!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 3:44 am

      Thanks so much Diana!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Anonymous

    September 20, 2012 at 3:27 am

    Nice lunch, Noon! good use of the dried seaweed eyepatch. how did you make the bandana?

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 1:21 am

      Thanks dear bro! 🙂 I used a pumpkin cookie cutter to make the pirate sandwich (hence the uncanny resemblance to Cartman… hmmm, new possible lunch theme?!?! nah. Oooh, not for the girls but certainly for you and Jeff!!) so I cut some fruit rollup using just the top of the pumpkin cutter. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Melissa

    September 20, 2012 at 3:22 am

    No scurvy thar!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 1:26 am

      Aye aye! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ludicrous Mama

    September 20, 2012 at 3:09 am

    Avast, matey! That be a fierce-looking piratical lunch! Ah love ever'thin' abou' it! But ah might have t' board yer ship and scarper off wit' tha' treasure chest! Yarr!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 23, 2012 at 4:15 am

      Many thanks t' ye, matey! And ye can take me treasure chest… over me dead body! hee hee. Me doubt's the me wee pirates will 'em go 'cause it came w/ their Backyardigans Pirate Ship set. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Anonymous

    September 20, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Really like both cute pirates!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:44 am

      hee hee. Thanks Sarah! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jenn @ BentoForKidlet

    September 20, 2012 at 1:17 am

    Love it! This is awesome 😀

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:43 am

      Thanks a buncheroo Jenn! 😀

      Reply
  10. Caren

    September 20, 2012 at 1:16 am

    SUPER SUPER SUPER cute!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:40 am

      🙂 🙂 🙂 THanks Caren!

      Reply
  11. sunnymum

    September 20, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Cute treasure box! I adore this lunch!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:39 am

      Awww, thanks sunnymum! Love your id. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sarah Phillips

    September 19, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Great bento!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:39 am

      Thanks Sara!!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Emily @ Bentobloggy.com

    September 19, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Super adorable, love the treasure box!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:38 am

      Thanks so much, Emily!

      Reply
  14. Anonymous

    September 19, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Heave around on the starboard anchor and hoist the Skull & Bones! AAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHH.

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 1:17 am

      I KNEW this was you, Uncle Burt! So nautical-term savvy you are! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Cristi ~ Candy Girl

    September 19, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Love it all!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:38 am

      Thanks a bunch, Cristi – for everything! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Bobbi@bobbisbentos

    September 19, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Your little guy is the CUTEST!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:38 am

      Awwwwww, thanks so much Bobbi!! So sweet of ya. 🙂 The little guy is actually a little girl w/ pigtails hiding, though… hee hee 🙂

      Reply
  17. JDaniel4's Mom

    September 19, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    I had the best time reading your post. Your meal is awesome!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 1:26 am

      Awww, thanks so much, Deirdre! I really enjoyed writing in pirate talk – who woulda thunk it!?!? 🙂 Now I can't seem t' stop meself (me poor family)! Arrrrrr! 🙂

      Reply
  18. berrygirl@mommy kiki can!

    September 19, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Your lunch looks wonderful and I love your picture staging props!!!! Super work.

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:36 am

      Awww, so sweet of you. Thanks Kiki! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kat

    September 19, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Awesome lunch!! What a cute little pirate!!!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 3:48 am

      Awwww, thanks Kat!! Love your hat! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Lise @veggie-bento.com

    September 19, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    LOL the earring on the pirate is awesome!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 3:47 am

      LOL Lise! So awesome you noticed! I was wondering if anyone would… it's so subtle! My girls loved that part (even though I had to take one of their rings and cut it – unbeknownst to them!). 😮 Shhhh. Mum's the word. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Kathy

    September 19, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I love it! Great lunch!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:34 am

      Thanks so much, Kathy! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Jeff Taylor

    September 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    Where is me pirate lunch, ye lusty wench? 😉 Nice job, cutie!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 19, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      HAHA!! Yer lunch is in me belly, ya bilge rat! 🙂 Now ya see what me does wilst ye and th' wee lassies be gone all day! Thanks sweetie. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Shannon @ Mollys Lunch Box

    September 19, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Ye have one cute pirate on ye hands there, lass! That treasure box be perfect for such a great lunch!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:33 am

      Many thanks t' ye, Shannon! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Rina @ Bento School Lunches

    September 19, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Cute pirate and I like your fruit kebabs, lovely lunch!:)

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:33 am

      Thanks so much, Rina! I love making fruit kebabs, ESPECIALLY on swords! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Mamabelly

    September 19, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    What a great lunch! Love your pirate!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:32 am

      Thanks a bunch Nina!

      Reply
  26. Sarah

    September 19, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    That table set up is fantastic! Love the pirate sandwich, and especially the boy!!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:32 am

      Thanks so much Sarah! LOL and hee hee. 😉 This was so much fun to do!

      Reply
  27. Glory

    September 19, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Arrr! So Cute! Love it!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:18 am

      Thanks, Matey! Arrr! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Corey @ Family Fresh Meals

    September 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Cute and yummy looking pirate sandwich! I love all the treasure in the box! YUM

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:17 am

      Thanks so much Corey!

      Reply
  29. Tracie

    September 19, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    so cute!!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:17 am

      Thanks girl! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Kristie

    September 19, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    this whole post is great! you're much better at pirate talk than I am 🙂 and I love your sandwich – what kind is it?

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 19, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      haha, thanks Kristie! Wiki helped me pirate talkin'. 🙂 Sandwich is a turkey, meunster cheese and spinach sandwich w/ a slathering of mayo, just like the wee little pirate likes it. 🙂

      Reply
  31. Lau-raw

    September 19, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    That pirate is so cute!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:15 am

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  32. Keeley McGuire

    September 19, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    HAHA love the added pirate photo. 😉

    Great lunch!! I agree love the treasure sprawled out. Your pirate sammie is adorable!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:08 am

      Thanks so much Keeley! Turns out I had 2 pirate sammies – the sandwich and the pirate girl! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Michelle | Creative Food

    September 19, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    awesome! Love the treasure all sprawled out next to the lunch! perfect!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:07 am

      Thanks a bunch, Michelle! W/ 2 girls, we have a lot of bling around here. 🙂

      Reply
  34. karen

    September 19, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    So much fun!!! Love it all!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:06 am

      Awww, thanks Karen!

      Reply
  35. Ming@Bentomonsters

    September 19, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Cute pirate!! N love the treasure chest too! 🙂

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:06 am

      Thanks Ming! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Deb

    September 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Love the treasure chest! Cute!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:05 am

      Thanks Deb!

      Reply
  37. Keitha

    September 19, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Great lunch! Love the accessories and that picture of your kiddo is priceless!

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    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:05 am

      Awww, thanks Keitha! 🙂 The accessories were a last-minute add. whew! 🙂

      Reply
  38. Dina

    September 19, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Adorable Pirate!

    Reply
    • happyvballgirl

      September 21, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Thanks, Dina!!! 🙂

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Christine, aka happyvballgirl, a former hardware engineer turned stay-at-home mom doing my best to raise a happy, healthy family and having as much fun as possible along the way. I love to cook, make fun bento-style lunches for my two nut-allergic girls, organize, play volleyball, be crafty, travel and blog! :)

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