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.
I tweeted! :D
I’d tell myself to chill out and relax a little. I’m too high strung and stressed all the time :-/ working on it though
Be gentle with yourself.
I needed to hear this most when I was younger, but I’m still learning how to do it. I think everyone is.
I would advise myself that it’s okay to quit a job if a better one comes available. You don’t have to “be faithful to the company” when what you really need to do is take care of your family.
I love your blog and your recipes even more – you are truly an inspiration! My advice to my younger self is don’t be so critical – you are never as fat as you think you are – practice wellness, not regret!
I would tell my younger self to wear her coat when she goes trick-or-treating!
advice to a younger me: love this body, it’s the only one you’re getting.
Hm. Go to university after high school because doing it at 36 while holding down a full time job is hard!
Always do what is right & leave the consequences to God.
I would tell my younger self to never take a second for granted, love more, and take more risks.
It really will work out okay. I promise.
Repinned Red Lentil and Squash Curry Stew, a recipe I’d like to try
I will tell myself don’t be afraid to ask questions or speak up; as there is no such thing as a stupid question. A canadian giveaway… yeah!
And I tweeted!
Concentrate on books, not boys. You’re not going to marry him anyway!
I hope this is the first thing I ever win!!
I would absolutely tell my younger self to try not to care what other people think. I do that for my current self anyway!
I would tell my younger self to be more carefree!
Man, there are so many things that I would have liked to tell my younger self. But if I only could give myself only one little pep talk it would be this: Sherree, don’t be afraid to try new things, especially those things that pull you out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid of failure. It’s OK to “mess up” and just keep trying. In the words of Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” Live life for each moment and enjoy it!
I pinned your warm quinoa salad recipe!
I would tell my younger self to enjoy taking the time to make great food – unprocessed – it’s worth it in the long run!