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.
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Just tweeted, too!
Enjoy your young life to the fullest before you have tons of responsibilities! Lol
I’d tell my youngerself to stop eating chips and candy and get off my butt!
I tweeted!
I would tell my younger self to GLOW and to be YOURSELF 100%
i would tell myself to always pursue my dreams, live genuinely, and be willing to take risks. :)
There’s always a choice!
I would tell my younger self to take her time and to stop and look around her. The last ten years have gone by in a flash and while I am happy to be where I am, I would tell my younger self to enjoy what she has while it lasts.
Listen to yourself and go with your gut. YOU know you better than anyone else knows you.
congrats on 4 years! I would love that twister jar. I would tell my younger self to be nicer to my sister and brother.
I just tweeted about the contest, Angela! Thanks.
Also, I’d tell my younger self to stop listening to so much Christian ska.
I would tell myself to appreciate family time and that you don’t have to marry the first guy you date.
Be active!
I would tell my younger self to focus more on school, get more involved and not to sweat the small stuff
I would tell myself that it isn’t about what you look like!
I would tell my younger self to dream big and dream often. Don’t let anyone stand in the way of your dreams and keep believing in yourself. Love who you are and what you’ve got for the moment is now!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
I would advise my younger self to stop worrying so much and just be wherever I am….and to journal more and take more photos!!!!
I’d tell my 23 year old self to stop
worrying about how my plan for my life was
working out, to just focus on enjoying life and that things would all turn out great.
I would tell my younger self to try not to sweat the small stuff. Your world is not over if your first boyfriend breaks up with you, if someone said they didn’t like your haircut, or if you and your best friend get in a fight. Always be thankful for what you have :-)