I want to start a monthly blog hop to share recipes that are healthier and lower on calories but delicious. Each month there will be a theme for the recipe choices. The blog train will be limited to a dozen contributors. You will sign up to participate each month so you may take part once or the first month and not again until the fifth month or possibly every month. It's up to when you want to take part and making it in as one of the first 12.
You will need to sign up by the 10th of the month, have your recipe name to me by the 20th and schedule an auto post for 12:00am (EDST - NC USA) on the 30th. You should include at least one photo in the post. You do not have to supply conversions but everyone's post should include a conversion link (which I will provide) at the end of the recipe. You will also of course provide the link to the next person on the hop. I will provide you with the hopping order by the 25th at the latest. There will be a prize offered for our readers by me each month. This will involve them either getting info from each post or leaving a comment on each post, it will vary from month to month.
If anyone is handy at creating badges I'd love to have one for this so let me know if you would be willing to help me out.
So, I think that is everything, clear as mud? ;) Questions anyone?
The Lighten Up April Blog Hop is now open for 11 participants. You may let me know through comments but I will need your email address eventually. Mine is neusebrats{at}aol{dot}com Thanks for considering taking part, I look forward to lots of light but yummy recipes!
You have until midnight EDST to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of three prizes I am giving away tomorrow.
I'd love to take part in this - I have a whole host of light recipes thanks to my health conscious other half but could always do with more.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun and a great way to try some new healthy recipes - I'll email you my info.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't see your email address, you can find mine through my profile. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWould love to participate Beverly! I love to cook and bake and could certainly do with some lightness. I will email you :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I'm swamped this month but will be back to your blog to participate in future months!!
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea too Beverly - I'm always cooking and always on the lookout for healthy options. Do you mean to have the same 12 throughout the year? Just asking because I'm not able to participate this month, but possibly could the one after - regardless I am happy to pop in on the said day and hop along with everyone else :-)
ReplyDeleteWe're not very good on the 'lighter' recipes front even though we really should be lol. As a result I can't contribute but wish you luck with it and I'll keep an eye open for recipes to try from the hop.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful idea! I'll be keeping an eye out for the hop and I'll definitely join in when I get a chance. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'll be checking back to collect some new light recipes. And will hope to participate another time as this month is already quite full for me. Feel free to add me to your email reminder list if you do that in the future and are looking for participants. You should have my email once I post. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Beverly ~ This sounds like a great idea for a blog hop!!! I have a bunch of different things going on over the next four weeks or else I'd be all over this!!! I DO hope you repeat it because I'd love to participate in future months, for sure! I'll look forward to seeing the initial hop and picking up some new recipes!
ReplyDeleteMaybe next time for me too. The technical side of all this is a bit much for me at the moment. Still have some basic blog things to figure out before I get all adventurish. All the best with it though.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a blog hop! I also really like your reaction buttons on the end of the post.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Shimelle's class. I'm sure I'll be back :)
I love this idea! I am definitely always looking for light recipes that are easy and healthy! I would love to participate if you still have room this month.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds such fun! Even if I can't participate I'll read and follow with much interest :-)
ReplyDeletei did a pumpkin soup recipie last November - feel free to use it, and i linked to another blogger's recipie which is a lot lower in calories, and tastes fab!
ReplyDeleteHope you have fun with your blog hop.
caroline