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 stop living for the future and live, enjoy, and cherish all the moments you have today, you won’t get this time back.
I tweeted the giveaway!
Wow, 3,000 comments; this is like playing the lottery!
I’d tell my younger self to use summer jobs to learn trades like carpentry and masonry (and cooking!).
I would tell my younger self to have more fun and not to take life so seriously.
I would tell myself to practice slowing down to smell the roses and to be comfortable with who I am.
Congrats on 4 years of the blog! You have come so far!! I would tell my younger self that you only have one body, respect it!
I tweeted about your giveaway :)
And tweeted too!
I would tell my younger self to trust her instincts–they were usually right!
I would tell myself not to look inward so much, but rather focus on those around me and to give more.
Hey, 12-to-18-year-old Tom, try not to be so afraid of meeting new people – they’re great !
I would tell my younger self to stop worrying. My life back then was so simple and I shouldn’t have stressed about stuff.
My advice: Just relax – everything is going to work itself out. Enjoy today and stop worrying and planning so much for tomorrow!
I would give advice to my younger self saying… Be more active and never say no to events or parties because you will possibly regret it in the future. Put God as number one and remember to eat healthy!
Also pinned your Kitkat recipe on pinterest! :)
It’s not about you:)
I would tell my 16 year old self to have more fun! Take advantage of every opportunity and stop obsessing over your super cute body! What a waste of time that was….
Dear Keri, Don’t worry…….you do have a knight in shining armor……you may have to wait 12 years, but he’s out there! ;)
I would definitely tell myself that I need to find my own happy and not let others views influence my decisions. I would also advise myself to always take care of myself. If you don’t no one else will. Congrats on 4 years!!!
Great blog! And thanks for the give-away!
Dear 16 yr old self:
Look in the mirror. You are beautiful and strong. Know this without doubt.
Love, Your 35 yr old self