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 tell my 16 year old self so much. Perhaps the main point would be that just because you make yourself vulnerable by trusting others does not mean you are not strong. Stop caring what others think and follow your own path….However I doubt I would have listened.
I would tell myself not to take life so seriously. Enjoy being carefree while it lasts!
I would tell my 16 year old self to not be so hard on myself and have fun. Life will play out in the right way.
I would tell myself to stay focused, challenge yourself more and have stayed active, you will come to love nutrition and fitness and had wished you had found this passion earlier. regardless at the end of the day, I am there now healthy, active and happy.
I tweeted too! @shannon_nuss
I would tell my 16 year old self to be fearless and pursue what I want, even if it’s not the norm.
I would tell myself that happiness isn’t somthing you catch, it’s something you create.
Dear 16 year old self,
LOVE your body, love its curves, broad shoulders and strong limbs. I know that little twigs of girls are in fashion, but surely times will change to embrace all shapes and sizes with the emphasis on health!
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome blender :-)
I would have told myself to pack less when I travel! I NEVER need as much stuff as I think I do
I would tell my younger self to take time to think over decisions and make sure that the path I choose to follow is something I want, and not what other people want or suggest.
I would tell myself that everything will work out in the end and that bigger and better things would be coming my way!!
pinned a recipe!!
I would tell my younger self to have higher standards when it comes to men. That’s a tough one to learn…
Don’t be so worried about saving money, have some fun!
I would tell my younger self not to worry and to have more fun :)
I pinned your 10 healthy soup recipes, yum!
I would tell myself not to sell myself short and that I am stronger than I know!
I would tell my younger self to read more about plant based diets and health! So when you had kids you could raise them right away healthy! So they won’t struggle in the adult years like you have. None of us would be:)
I would tell my youngerself to stop being so lazy. You must be active, you’ll grow up to want to do so much.
Oh I wish I heard those words so long ago…..
Great giveaway, hope I win.
Dear younger self: You like food a lot. A whole lot. In fact, you love it. You’re IN LOVE with it. Pick a career where you can spend everyday with the thing you love, instead of dreaming about it all day at your desk.