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 myself to stop caring what other people think. And to stop eating at McDonald’s every day :)
Repinned another one of your lovely recipes on Pinterest for another entry! Been craving a Bloody Mary :)
My advice to myself at the age of 16 is keep doing you. You are doing great! And when it comes to making the decision between going away to college or staying home and being close to your boyfriend, take college. The experience will be totally worth it.
Dear younger self, getting as far away from home as possible is not all it’s cracked up to be. Family is a lot more important than you may believe.
Forgive yourself.
i’d tell myself: being skinny isn’t synonymous with healthy!! in fact it might even be the opposite…
I tweeted too! (@108_Namaste)
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I’d tell myself to not be afraid to get rid of things!
I would tell my younger self that no dream is too big!
Dear 16-year-old me…do NOT get married when you are 20. I know you think you know what you’re doing but you don’t. Be happy…do what makes you happy!
I would tell my younger self to step out on a limb and try new things (in life) more often.
I would tell my younger self, to not sweat the small stuff, life goes on and it is what you make it!
I also pinned your butternut squash black bean burrito!
I would tell my younger self to enjoy the moment and not sweat the small stuff! Thanks for giveaway
I would definitely advise my younger self to SAVE YOUR MONEY. At least a little stash for an upcoming rainy day. And the one you love may not always be the one you’re meant to be with
Don’t sweat the small stuff and learn to be flexible– and always keep your options open because you never know what life will throw at you!
Congrats on 4 years!!! I started reading one night by accident and have been reading ever since!! I would tell my younger self it’s hard to let things go when you are holding on so tight love more and laugh more. I try to remember these things every day. Thanks for the give away:)
I would tell my adolescent self to let her geek flag fly! Popularity is fleeting, but fascination and inquiry into your surroundings will yield lasting rewards (like acceptance into medical school). Don’t delay the pursuit of those interests!
i wish i could go back and be more thankful for my parents for everything…and i mean everything!
I love your blog and your recipes! Thank you and congrats on 4 years!!
My advice…
I would tell younger me that it is okay not to know. You will make mistakes, you will fall down and that is okay!