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 tweeted and am also following you now :)
Advice to younger self – wear sunscreen, eat more veggies, excersise more!
I’ve pinned your vegan enchiladas on Pinterest….I love those!
My best advice to my young self:
“don’t rush through things, take a deep breath, don’t be too anxious, things will be ok sweet girl”!
Ana
I also tweeted the giveaway!!
@KitchenspaceAna
Ana
Dear idiot:
Don’t vacuum up cat poop. Sure, it’ll save some time, but it’ll smell horrendous every time somebody vacuums again.
hahahah!!!
Dear freshman-in-college self: Make the change! Go somewhere else, realize that you were not meant for a business school and transfer and become the life science teacher you have always wanted to become!
Thanks for the contest and recipes… I would give an advice to my 16 year old self to start the day with a green smoothie
I would tell my younger self to stay active, don’t sweat the small stuff, remember that patience is key, and know it’s gonna be a fun ride! :)
Wow, to be honest I would tell my 16 year old self to not settle for anything less than happiness. Took me years of depression to come to terms with the fact that I’m gay (and it’s okay)! I wish I could get some of that wasted time back, but hey – that’s what has brought me here.
16 year old Leah: “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 :)
Just tweeted! :)
Me: @brbgnt
(^^be right back, gin & tonic, haha)
My advice to my young self would be to start healthy and happy habits now! Don’t be afraid to try new things!
I shared on twitter!!
To my sweet 16 self:
Quit smiling with your lips shut because you haven’t gotten your braces on yet!
It hurts your face and diminishes your light!!!!
I would tell myself to not believe the lies the BOYS tell you..lol I would be wiser on dating.
I do alot of repinning from your blog. love pinterest.
“Stop lying to your parents!”
I would tell my younger self 1.) Don’t sweat the small stuff – God has a plan and I should trust in him. 2.) Spend more time with family – friends come and go but family it forever. I wish I learned those life lessons earlier.
Younger self, cherish your body and love it no matter what shape or size. As long as you nourish it with healthy whole food
I just re-pinned your Fall Detox salad on Pinterest. It looks so yummy, I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a Blendtec blender!! I hope I win :)