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 truly wish I had started making green smoothies years ago!!!!!!
I would tell myself to listen to my parents, they actually know what they are talking about! They aren’t trying to run my life, they just have my best interests at heart.
I would tell the younger me to continue loving my raw veggies!
I would tell my younger self to have more confidence and enjoy life! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would tell myself to breathe deeper, stand straighter and laugh harder.
I just pinned to pinterest your 5 favorite butternut squash recipes!
Don’t play it safe! Take risks.
Mmm, considering that I’m 19, I could say “advice to my current self that I am not yet ready to follow” :
Don’t be afraid of people’s opinions so much. You can’t make everybody like you, and that’s okay.
I would tell myself to live without fear and with boldness. To not be so wrapped up in the future and enjoy the present.
Be more adventurous with your eating habits—sweet potatoes & asparagus aren’t nearly as bad as you think they are. Oh, and you can always change the path you’re on.
To move more and be active from the beginning!
And I tweeted it, too!
I would tell my younger not to worry so much.
Things always work out in the end and to always
Say kind things to herself.
Don’t worry so much about student debt and study abroad!!!
Congratulations on four years Angela! I would tell my younger self to stay in school and finish that degree instead of taking years to finish it later one credit at a time.
Just tweeted this great contest.
I would tell my younger self be easy on myself and not fret about decisions once made.
I would tell myself not to completely take everything I hear or see at face value.
Congrats on what you’ve accomplished so far, this is the only blog I actually follow. You are amazing and have inspired several delicious dishes in my house since I first read one of your articles. I’ve also sent your link to several of my friends who have since tried your recipes and fallen in love just like I have!
The best advice I think I could give my younger self is to not worry so much, that everything will all end up ok and worrying about it won’t change it. Maybe my younger self would actually listen.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway, and I tweeted about it! (@amandatwoody)
I tweeted about this great give-away!