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’d tell my younger self to enjoy the present! Stop worrying about the past and future and have fun!
I would tell myself that no matter how much I thought I didn’t like school, I should go on to college so I could have a decent job to support myself.
I tweeted the giveaway!!
I would tell my younger self to not worry so much about what other people think. The older I get the more I realize that I’ve wasted so much energy on caring and worrying about what other people might have thought of me, and it kept me from finding my true authentic self.
Dear Rachel: Be nice to everyone because one day you will find out how it feels when others are not nice to you.
Also just tweeted :) @rachellynnwalk
I would tell myself not to be afraid of the world. I feel like I missed out on alot when I was younger because I was afraid of being judged and doing things by myself. And also, that you are love no matter what!
I tweeted! Thanks so much for the chance to win! :-)
https://twitter.com/ZombieCupcake90/status/265730022046834688
Trust your instincts!
Do what makes you happy. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll do what everybody else is doing and that’s OK. Follow your heart.
Thank you Angela for this blog. We have been slowly switching to a vegan diet from a vegetarian one over the past year and your blog has helped more than you can know. I would tell my younger self to relax and not care what others think, breath deeply and enjoy the present.
I would tell my 16 year old self to have the confidence that eventually one can hear their own voice over the voices of their peers. I would tell her to be patient as she tries to hear that voice and to treat herself well while she waits.
Btw, I love your blog and knowing your path while waiting to hear your voice.
Nancy
Be confident. You will win the blender!
I think my best advice would be .. be a saver not a spender. Experiences are far more valuable… except for awesome blenders of course!
Piece of advice I would give my younger self: always remember that God is at my center. Strie to live your life on earth so that you may share eternal life with God in Heaven. You do not take a Uhaul to Heaven: possessions are meaningless.
I do not tweet or use Pinterest! Thank you though for this amazing opportunity to win such a useful Blendtec machine!!!!!
I tweeted….
pardon me!
I would tell myself to stop letting everyone else control what you think about yourself, they don’t really care about you anyways. Everyone is looking out for themselves and you should like yourself because your a good person not hate yourself for not looking perfect or being perfect. No judgement
I tweeted from @NiksNibs !
I would tell myself to relax, don’t sweat the small stuff, and appreciate every moment!!