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.
Just pinned your comforting pumpkin pie oatmeal recipe!
I would tell myself to take more chances and not worry so much about what others thought of me.
I would tell my younger self to love yourself more
I’d tell myself to stop being so scared and just try new things already!
I tweeted :) @ohsheglows I want to win the Blendtec giveaway so I can have smooth kale shakes!! ow.ly/eWLPb
I’d tell myself to be flexible and just embrace whatever happens instead of trying to keep plans in place! I’m way too stuffy, but I’m working on it! :)
slow down and listen to yourself!
I would tell my younger self to be kinder to myself…too caught up in dieting and exercising to the extreme. I did more harm than good.
YUM! I’ve been looking for a great blender for a while; being pregnant, it’s always tough to get all my veggies and fruits and more important than ever to do so!
I would tell my past self not to dwell on such things… Boys and friends will like you, or not. They’ll come and go. They will listen or not. Once you start being true to yourself and not really caring about what others think, you’ll be a heck of a lot happier and healthier!!!
Spend your time with people who value yours. Enjoy life and don’t let failures determine who you are!!
Hmmm… I would tell my younger self to not spend such a large portion of my daily time worrying. Worrying did nothing to solve any one of the problems I had at any point in my life and I lost a lot of time while doing it!
I have repinned several of your recipes! (And wow, just skimmed other comments and I am surprised about the “love oneself” advice. Something to teach our kids!!!!)
I would tell my younger self not to worry about what others think. That it only matters how you feel about yourself and that you are fabulous.
I’ve pinned so many of your recipes!! Just before the hurricane (sorry these are late – we just got power back today) I made the mini walnut apple lentil loaves. SOOOO GOOOOOD! They got us through a few meals – and are great in wraps or as sandwiches the next day. Thankfully our small generator kept our fridge running and we have a gas stovetop which made it possible to reheat food!
My Pinterest name is thymeforfall – if you search for that under Pinners, I’ll pop up!
Dear Younger Manda Pants….Life is going to throw you some major hell. Take a deep breath and tighten your seatbelt, it is going to be a wild ride. P.S. Don’t ever say that you will NEVER be a Pastor’s wife….well look how that turned out.
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Congrats on 4 years of blogging, you have inspired me to be a healthier eater and I am loving it!
I tweeted the giveaway
my advice would have been to start listening to my mind, body, and soul a little bit earlier
Don’t be afraid to speak your mind! Being nice all the time doesn’t make the happiest person, friendships, or relationships- being true to yourself does!
I tweeted!
I would tell myself that no matter what happens those that really care and love you will always be there for you no matter what.