Happy Halloween!
Before I get to part 1 of the giveaway, I want to share a last-minute Halloween idea.
I present to you: Spooky Shakes…
They are more homely than scary, but let’s just go with it!
I spotted this on Martha and I thought it was a cute idea. To make: all you do is melt a tiny amount of chocolate (about 1-2 tbsp) and then paint chocolate ghost faces on the inside of the glass using the end of a popsicle stick. Easy.
Place the glasses in the freezer or fridge to set the chocolate. For the shake, I blended vegan vanilla ice cream (I love almond or coconut varieties), with a splash of almond milk and some ice, served with a cinnamon stick. You could even make a healthier shake by blending frozen bananas with almond milk. The chocolate faces stay intact thanks to the cold smoothies.
Now, for part 1 of the giveaway…
Today, I’m celebrating YOU – the kick-butt, Green Monster chuggin, recipe-lovin’ Oh She Glows community! On October 31, 2008, I started the blog on a complete whim, not thinking I would ever have the attention span to stick with it, but here I am 4 years later still smashing my head against the keyboard daily and chasing my dreams. I am so grateful for each and every one of you who read the blog each day and my hope is that you find as much inspiration here as I’ve found in all of you.
Now, to celebrate!
1) Blendtec Total Blender & Twister Jar
Blendtec has been gracious enough to donate one of their coveted Total Blender Classic Wildside machines (picture above) valued at $454.95 USD! Whoa baby. I’ve reviewed the Blendtec before on the blog and I can attest that it’s a great machine.
About the blender: “Total Blender Classic Series® is the all-in-one appliance that makes smoothies, fresh juice, ice cream, milkshakes, cappuccinos, margaritas, soups, sauces, bread dough, dressings, salsas, and more! It replaces up to 9 other appliances with one fast easy-to-use machine, at a fraction of the cost. This package includes the new precision tuned 4″ blade in the large nearly 3-quart total capacity BPA-free jar. The new large blade / large jar combination powers through tougher blending tasks and larger recipes with ease, and in less time.”
In addition to the blender, they are also giving away a Twister Jar (shown below) valued at $119.00 USD!
About the Twister Jar: “Blendtec’s newest innovation, the Twister Jar, is designed to blend your thickest recipes such as: Nut Butters, Hummus, Baby Food, Dips, Thick Shakes, Dressings and more! Best of all, it’s compatible with all Blendtec Home Blenders.”
Update: The giveaway winner is….
Thank you for sharing your touching (and often hilarious!) “lessons to my younger self” comments. If you are ever feeling down and need a pick me up, just read through the comments. It’s amazing to see how many of us have struggled with the same life lessons.
The lucky winner of the Blendtec machine is #3659 – Alicia Woulfe! Congrats! I will email you shortly to collect your mailing address. Thanks to everyone for participating!
How To Enter:
Giveway is now closed.
“Love every single person you will ever meet.” I adore your blog and love all things smoothies!
I would tell myself that the journey where I want to go will not be easy, but it will be worth it.
Don’t sweat the small stuff…….and it’s all small stuff!
I wish I could tell younger self how strong I will be and how many obstacles I will get myself through in the future, only to come out even stronger in the end… and that everything always works itself out!
I also tweeted the giveaway– now i’m off to make a spooky shake for dessert :)
I would tell myself “Danielle you don’t have to want to be just one thing when you grow up, people will lead you to believe this and put a lot of pressure on making the right choice, BUT if you just try hard to be all the things you want to be every day of your life you will eventually acheive everything, and anything you set your heart on. There are no limits or restrictions, and you have your whole life to change your mind and a start again. Find happiness in life, not always in accomplishments but just in living.”
I would tell my younger self not to spend my life waiting
on promises from others. Take adventures, travel, and
don’t worry about body image. Be kind and serve others.
That is where you will find true jo
I would tell my younger self not to spend my life waiting
on promises from others. Take adventures, travel, and
don’t worry about body image. Be kind and serve others.
That is where you will find true joy.
Hi Angela,
Congratulations on the 4 years Angela!! People think I am a good cook and all because of your amazing recipes. Can’t wait for the book!!
Oh I would have a lot to say to the younger me but most importantly I would say that uncertainty is part of life so please don’t stress about the things that you cant control and don’t waste your time in fear of what tomorrow brings. Instead focus on the things you can control.
Happy Halloween!!
I pinned!
I would advise myself that being 5 lbs “over weight” is nothing and does not make me may any less attractive to most of the opposite sex.
1. Advice: Don’t settle for less than what you deserve or for what others want for you, you are responsible for making yourself happy, no one else.
2. And recipes pinned! (I think most of the recipes pinned are yours :D )
Congrats on 4 years! You are such an inspiration and I have enjoyed your blog immensely since I started reading.
If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be to never be afraid to be myself and always pursue my dreams. Those are the two things that I feel make life worth living.
Younger self- Love yourself, you are awesome! Life is short, enjoy it and just know that everything is happening exactly as it should.
advice to my younger self: enjoy being a child.
making money means paying bills, and paying bills sucks, trust me.
I would tell my 16 year old self to relax (weird – I know) because nobody is watching. You think they are, but they aren’t. Thanks for the great blog.
I would tell myself not to be so hard on my family. That despite their faults I will find out how unbelievably supportive they are.
i would tell my younger self to not worry so much.
I would tell my younger self to not fear failure. I spent my teens and early 20s too afraid to try new things because I didn’t know if I would succeed at them. Once I conquered that fear, I learned that (a) I am capable of more than I think I am, and (b) when I do fail, life goes on.
Soo much advice would have been helpful for my younger self, ha. How about “get more sleep – you aren’t going to miss anything and sleep is important!!”