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 wuould tell my 16 year old self that my definition of success at that time was WAY off. I think it would have saved me a lot of stress.
I repinned your twin bar recipe! Yummy!
I would tell my younger self not to compare myself to others. Everyone is unique and special in their own way and there is more than one version of beautiful. I like to say that everyone is perfectly imperfect :)
Dear Veronica: Enjoy being a kid. Sleep more. Be outside more. Stress less. Work less. You’re a kid once and not for long.
I repinned the twix bars – I am so excited to make these!! http://pinterest.com/pin/248964685622012079/
I would tell myself that even though things come easy.. I should really apply myself and strive for my goals.
Contest tweeted! @SaraVino
I would tell myself to do what you want to do and not do what you think everyone else thinks you should do.
I tweeted the giveaway!
I twittered! lol http://twitter.com/starpulp/status/263655999867592705
I would tell my younger self the following: you have to do what works for you not for others, don’t be so hard on yourself but don’t compromise yourself, cherish & enjoy the little things & lastly your health is important – take care of yourself
I would tell myself to stop taking the silly things (boys, drama, etc.) SO seriously and take the that really matter (like school) MORE seriously. Also if you are going to be sneaky, you need to get better at it. Mom is all knowing and you will always get caught! :)
I would tell my younger self that whether you think you can or think you cannot, you’re right! There were many things I didn’t do because I was scared to fail or didn’t have others approval. Andddd…. don’t wait until you’re 25 to veganize!!!!
I would tell my younger self:
Pick your battles, sometimes it’s better to just shut up and listen.
Appreciate your parents, one day they will be gone.
Question everything, including yourself.
Stand up for what you believe in. No one else will.
I would tell the younger me to lay off the sugar so I wouldnt get hypoglycemic
I would tell my younger self…”Take care of your body. It will thank you later.”
I also pinned the a couple of salad recipes
I repined your Twix bar recipe. I can’t wait to try it out!
Oh young Ster,
Live for the moment. Get dirty. Run in the rain. Take risks. Love completely. Play hard. Say “I love you” before hanging up the phone; you never know when it’ll be the last chance you’re given. Take failure as an opportunity to improve. Make time for family. Love yourself. Live life to its fullest; it’s the only one you’re given.
Sincerely,
You
To my younger self I would say stop spending so much time with your boyfriend and focus on forming true friendships with your girl friends!