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 younger self to always wear sunscreen and to not worry about spending time with friends that don’t reciprocate your efforts. You’ll move around so much that only your truest friends will last, and you’ll have enough of the true ones!
There seems to be a running theme here, and I agree! Put God first, slow down, don’t be so hard on yourself, and always make time for yourself!
I retweeted! Yeah!
I would to say to make decisions based on wisdom- not emotion!
I would definitely tell my younger self that even those Twinkies don’t add anything to your 5’7″ 120 pound frame at 16, they show up on your hips and in your blood tests later! Eat fruit!
Pinned your Lentil Walnut Loaf!
I would tell my younger self: Don’t be so hard on yourself, you are so much more wonderful than you ever give yourself credit for being!
Stefi… as you age remember to keep your heart healthy by what you put in your body as well as though you allow in your life to love. If your not wise both can hurt your heart which is irreplaceable! Remember to always love yourself!
XXOO Your older self
If given the chance, I would tell my younger self to listen to my body! I was very sick with undiagnosed celiac disease for quite some time, and it took me awhile to listen to what my body was telling me when I was eating certain foods. I now know keeping a food diary and eating naturally is key to be being naturally healthy.
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Tweeted the contest!
I would tell my younger self to stop being so critical of every part of her. One day she will look back and wish she had the body that she hates so much right now. I would tell her that it is the bumps in the road that make her who she is and that she will come out wiser and stronger than she feels right now. I would tell her to love herself because she is a good and kind person even if she doesn’t see it right now.
Thanks for making me take the time to think about this Angela.
I would tell my younger self to save more money. I spent nearly every penny from my first job and I totally regret, but at 17 I didn’t know any better and my parents didn’t care enough to pay attention to what I was doing.
I would tell my younger self to start being more of a planner. Sometimes the lack of planning comes back to haunt me.
I would tell myself that stretching and regular yoga is REALLY important. Do one of the two every day.
I’d tell my younger self to marry later in life and pursue my dreams while I young.
Dear younger rebellious self,
Do not let fear of what others think of you prevent you from doing what comes natural to you. Oh, and maybe lay off arguing about every single thing with your parents just because you are good at it.
Love,
Your future loving self :)
Woo hoo! I tweeted> https://twitter.com/amosays/status/264010583324647425
I would tell myself to love myself more.
I would tell my younger self to focus on things that truly matter, instead of worrying about little, insignificant things.