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.
Oh man…there are so many things I would tell my younger self but the biggest one would be “you are NOT fat’…if I only knew how hot I really was…lol…
I would tell myself to learn to let go. It doesn’t show weakness or mean that you’ve lost. It just means you’re moving on to something better for you.
I would tell myself that life changes in an instant so cherish each moment.
I would advise its never to early to begin eating right and treating yourself like you deserve. And no matter what to love yourself. You are unique and special just as you are. Life is always about change to just learn and grown and love.
I would tell myself not to worried so much about what people think… And I would try not to worried so much.
I would tell myself that it was great to have curves, not everyone was meant to be stick thin, and your mom was right about the importance of using sunscreen all the time.
Also tweeted : )
I would tell myself that you don’t have to try and act cool, your real friends love you for you. Don’t let yourself or anyone else make you think that you need to change. I’m 25 now and have realized that I can just be myself and that’s good enough.
Younger self: trust your instincts. Yes, that guy is definitely sensitive and has great taste. He is also definitely gay.
I would tell myself to enjoy life and food, not to restrict and love my body, it won’t always look like that! If I only knew…
Cook. You’ll be healthier, happier, and have more money in checking.
I would tell my younger self to appreciate and spend more time with my beloved Grandmothers and Great Aunts. It’s too late when they are gone. :( also to really try to watch what I eat- what they say is true- the older you get, the harder it is to get rid of those pounds. Need a Blendtec to make some healthy green smoothies!
I just tweeted :)
Just tweeted about this giveaway!!! I want it soooo bad!
I tweeted :)
I would tell myself to stop worrying about what others think and how I look
I would tell myself that working hard will payoff one day, but having a little fun along the way never hurts.
Stop worrying about the way you look, perfection does not exist, and you’re beautiful and unique in your own way. Love yourself more :)
Tweet done!
I would tell my younger self that diet and exercise truely does make you feek better. Healthy lifestyles saves on unnecessary doctor visits, helps with self-esteem and mental stance on life, and makes you feel more alive than a zombie-fied life of overeating.
I woud definitely tell myself to a) not worry so much and b) eat more greens :)