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.
To my younger self to….
-let life unfold at its own pace… they say wonderful things come to those who wait
-take RuPaul’s advice… “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love anybody else?!”
-read this entry by Sugar…. http://therumpus.net/2011/02/dear-sugar-the-rumpus-advice-column-64/
-not worry, you’ll be in New Orleans soon.
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I would tell my younger self that what made me “beautiful” was my smile and my laugh, and not to worry so much about society’s definition of the word!
I tweeted :)
I tweeted about this contest too!
I would tell my younger self: stop caring what other people think about you! You are never going to please everyone. So start being yourself :)
I tweeted…https://twitter.com/momof3inmd/status/263655128421244929
I would tell myself to stop trying to grow up faster. Take time to be a kid. There is plenty of time to be an adult and be faced with life decisions.
Advice to my younger self…nothing is every all the drama that it seems. When you separate what really happened (facts) from what you are creating as a story around the facts, things are WAY less stressful to deal with. The stress is not worth it! Live, laugh and LOVE. Be open to being loved and accept and love yourself.
I would tell my younger self to be more confident. Stop being so insecure and looking to others to make yourself happy. Happiness comes from WITHIN.
I’d tell my younger self to relax a little more and not sweat the small stuff! Focus on lasting friendships and be kind to your body.
Tweeted – I love your blog and recipes.
I would tell my younger self to be more open to other people – that anyone can turn out to be an inspiration in your life.
My advice (to my teen self):
Never give up hope, dear Senator. Although you may feel confused and lost your qualities shine through with every person you meet. Stay humble, compassionate, and generous as it is not a mountain you a climbing — no tangible goal to be accomplished — but a sea of love. Boundless and eternal you may let it take you under from time to time, but know that you will always float to the surface and once again experience the infinite joy of life.
Tweeted about it! :D
Live your life with gusto, and do it while your still fearless, tTake great risks, and dont be so scared of failing. Dont be so harsh with your parents, they are flawed, just like you will be one day, Be more cautious with the people you choose to be with, they will have a significant impact on the rest of your life.
Smile more, damn girl, you are gorgeous, what are you so worried about.
I would tell my younger self to not be so shy and afraid of failure! It’s something I am still working on to this day. Thank you for everything you do with your blog Angela- it’s my favorite!!
tweet link:
https://twitter.com/senatorsipes/status/263653521382047746
No matter how old you are, when you’re sick you’ll still want your mom to be there bringing you saltines and earl grey.
Tweeted. Thank you! :)
I would tell my younger self to listen to my gut instinct. My gut always knew way before I did what I needed to do. I wish I had listened to it more.