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 would advise my younger self not to stress out about every little thing. As long as you work in the right direction of your goal, everything will come together eventually!
Dear Younger Self: Don’t be afraid to try new things. You’ll be so amazed at what you’re capable of when you finally get the courage to!
I would tell my younger self to be strong & confident. Life after High School is great.
Well, I’m only 16 now, so I just read everyone else’s advice! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I would tell my younger self to become a food activist immediately, if not, sooner and I would spread the word to my Navy brethren and sisterhood. Apparently, the military hasn’t gotten the word. My mother is and has been a food activist, making everything from scratch. I lost it when I left home and went to the dark side of sodas, candy, etc which she never allowed us to have.
I re-pinned your “Pumpkin Smoothies” and your “Peanut Butter Oatmeal”.
I would tell my younger self to set a few goals — things YOU want, not what you think everyone else wants you to do. Your (our) happiness is what’s important, and if people think less of you because you don’t meet THEIR expectations, that says more about them than about you.
And don’t be so serious all the time. Have more fun!
I would definitely tell myself to start living my life for me, and not for everyone else.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would tell myself not to worry about my weight. I would tell myself that I was not fat in high school & to enjoy my time and younger years. Don’t worry about getting “thin” or in my case getting way too thin. Enjoy life & savor food like it was meant to be.
I would tell my younger self to not worry so much! Life is a gift, enjoy it for all it’s uncertainties.
I would tell my younger self to enjoy my 20’s more and be too serious. That is the time for self exploration and fun. The serious stuff can come later!
I would tell my younger self to be nicer to my sister – she was going to be my best friend one day!
Thanks for the giveaway – I adore your blog – my favourite recipe (and I swear I make it once a week) the the butternut squash burrito recipe.
Advice for my 16 year old self, be confident! take control of your own life (exercise,meals planning, cooking) don’t rely on anyone else.
Wow, what a great giveaway!! A piece of advice to my younger self – don’t worry so much about what other people think about you, just focus on loving yourself.
Tweeted at @scorrar for a second chance!
Love this site and I have always been more than happy to share your posts.
I would tell myself to always enjoy the little things and not to stress out about the big things. There will never be anything better than your children’s laughter or kissing away their boo boos.
I just tweeted this giveaway as well!
I would tell my younger self to, just be yourself.
I would tell my younger self to laugh more.
I’d tell her to believe your mother when she says you’ll realize when you’re older how young and beautiful you are. That and get your ass to the gym. Think you have no time? Hah! You don’t even know what that means!