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 just twitted the contest too!
I tweeted the contest.
I pinned the Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese recipe too!
Alex. Your mom is right. About everything. All the time. She was right about your feet getting cold when you insisted on wearing skate shoes at -30. She was right about your boyfriend(s!) being less than stellar ( and was right about how amazing the hubby is!) and was definitely right about your first apartment being in a sketchy neighbourhood. Learn to respect her profound knowledge and don’t be in such a hurry to grow up. You’ll be an adult before you know it. Love you.
I would tell myself to study and work harder at school. It’s easy to feel you’re being pushed around by teachers but at no other point in your life do you get to dedicate so much of it to learning.
My advice to my younger self would be to find work that I am passionate about and not worry what others think of it or what the salary is.
dear younger jill,
stop trying to imagine what other people think you should be. You’re missing out on a lot by not being yourself. And you’re denying the world your special and unique talents and passions. live free. You’ll be much happier!!
I would tell my younger self to appreciate the here & now. Don’t wish it away but enjoy it!
I just pinned your Iron Woman Gingerbread Smoothie. I love that thing!
To my younger self: If you are true to yourself, all will be good. The nervous feeling of insecurity is a sign you aren’t being true to yourself!
Don’t look so far ahead and live in the moment. You don’t need to be anywhere but here so enjoy it.
I would tell myself not to stress and plan so much! Life is going to be full of surprises just accept that and enjoy it!
I tweeted about it!!! :):)
I would tell my younger self to listen to my mother.
challenge yourself to be a better listener.
Hey Ange! I’ve LOVED your blog for some time and refer it to many of my clients! Thanks for the awesome recipes. Keep ’em coming! As far as advice to my younger self: “You are good enough just he way you are. You are helpful enough, smart enough, athletic enough, wise enough, big sister-enough (if that makes sense). You’re efforts are greatly appreciated. Don’t think for one second you don’t do things “perfectly”. Because you did something in a way that made sense and was perfect for you.” xoxo Angela!
Congrats on four years!!! Love this blog! And Canadian! :)
I would definitely tell my younger self to not care what other people think or say about you. Be who you want to be. Those who are important will love you for it. I spent way too much time trying to adapt to what others wanted. It took me a while to realize that it is so not worth it. :)
I would tell my young self to slow down and enjoy life, and always listen to that little voice inside your head…no matter what.
I would give my yonger self the much needed advice to follow my dreams and not settle. Don’t settle on a job, don’t settle on a relationship and most importantly dont settle in life.
I would tell myself that all the dabbling in majors I did in college would lead me right to where I needed to be. It took me years to finally find my niche, but now that I have I am so grateful to have gone through all the experiences I did. Trust that life will take you where you NEED to go before it takes you where you WANT to go. The universe knows better than you.