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.
Dear little Laura,
You are bound to offer the world great things and help others all along the way. Make sure to care for yourself as much as you care for others. You deserve true love and bliss.
Younger self: Ain’t no boy worth crying over (unless he’s Nathan Fillion).
I would tell myself to stay on track and don’t get to complacent with anything. Always set new goals for yourself. And buy yourself a really nice blender! And read Oh She Glows everyday!!
Advice to self: Caroline, you can’t change people. You have to love them the way they are. There’s beauty in doing just that.
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” -Dr. Seuss
don’t be afraid to be silly! learn to laugh at yourself! don’t try to change who you are! embrace your awkwardness/silliness… it’s what makes you unique :)
I would tell my sixteen year-old self: love your family, love yourself, and get out and do more!
Hi Angela!
Happy Halloween, and Thank You for the give away!
I would tell my 16 year old self….life is short, so have fun and don’t take life so seriously! I tend to be a big worry wart! ;)
I would say…enjoy your days of living at home while you have them, because soon they’ll be gone for good. And be nice to your parents…they love you and want what’s best for you. Show them how much you appreciate them.
They love you. They just don’t see your pain because they are struggling through their own.
It will get better.
You will be loved.
You will be an inspiration to others, so just remember to keep believing in and loving yourself.
I pinned homemade crispy twix bars…and am about to pin more as I found some more stuff!
my advice to my younger self would be to enjoy your knees while they still work! thanks for your amazing blog and this generous giveaway.
I’d tell myself to be a YES GIRL (within reason ha ha) and go to college!!!
Ok, I have TWEETED about your giveaway! :)
Katie:
You are not defind by the attention from boys, by the color or length of your hair or your weight. There is so much life outside of high school just waiting for you to explore. You WILL be ok! Promise :)
I pinned your homemade twix =D
i would tell myself to REALLY listen to my heart!
My advice to my younger self would be to actually do your homework and live in the moment!! Every day is a gift, and you can never get back time. I would also tell myself to be nicer to my mom, she’s actually wants the best for you! <3
I tweeted this :) :) :)
Fingers crossed!
I would tell my younger self to not worry so much about what everyone else is doing and thinking and saying and just be myself.
Advice to me: The “cool” people that tease you when you are younger….they won’t be so hot when they are older. Also, make sure you exercise or your butt will look like some other people in our family.
Pinned your stuffed apples recipe as well!