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.
My advice would to be to savor the average ordinary day more. So often I “can’t wait” for the next big event that I miss the wonderful small events that happen each day! :-) We’re all so blessed. Thank you so much Angela for all you do for us! I have learned so much from you and am grateful for your teaching!
I tweeted your give away
I would tell my younger self to stop spending and start saving. Build a good habit now and you won’t be trying to make up for it later. And stop worrying about that guy – you end up marrying him!
My advice to myself would be – you don’t have to have the designer clothes save your money for the good stuff in life life traveling and cute little girl clothes :)
Become Crafty. Don’t be so afraid to be you and do the things you love. You have an imagination and talent for creating beautiful things. Use it. The same mantra I still tell myself :) I just wish I had started telling myself it a little earlier in life
I would tell myself to love myself and to not need others to validate my self worth. You are good enough just the way you are.
Listen up, Maggie Mae. Trying to predict or guess or worry or hope what will happen is a waste of your time. In time, everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, will work itself out in the best possible way. It may be a way you hoped for, a way you guessed, or a way you didn’t even think of. It may be sooner, later, or exactly when you expected. Regardless, it will be the best way. It will work itself out. It always has. It always does. It always will. Give it time. Have faith. All will be well.
Here’s hoping this philosophy applies to this blender… :D
p.s. I tweeted and hope it brings you lots more new followers! :-)
I repinned you Frankensoup recipe- can’t wait to try it!!
I would tell myself not to worry so much about what other people think. Don’t be afraid to be who you are and let your true colors shine. The people who matter most will still be there and those who leave don’t really matter at all. The real you is beautiful; let her shine!
Listen to the Lord and give your heart to Him. Everything will be fine.
Dear 16-year-old Amy,
You have one body. Don’t hate it and abuse it. Love it and take care of it.
You have one life. Don’t waste it. Take advantage of every opportunity and never be afraid to fail.
Love,
Old-as-dirt Amy
Don’t be in such a rush to grow up! Enjoy your carefree, teenage years before you have to start worrying about paying bills and being responsible.
I would tell my younger self that no one cares what your weight is, it’s a number and it is not all defining. Also I’d tell myself to be who you are and live your life the way that will make you happiest, not how others dictate. :) Thanks Angela!
I would tell my 16 yo self to stay true to herself and she will find her way. Thanks for the chance!
I would tell myself to listen better…. so much I could have learned from everyone around me if I had listened, rather than think about the next thing I was going to say.
I would tell my younger self to find love from within instead of from without (and from all the wrong people!).
I have many of your recipes pinned! Just pinned the six salads post from your June salad challenge. After being cooped up in Hurricane Sandy eating your Rolos for two days, I feel like I need some fresh raw veggies in my diet about now…
http://pinterest.com/pin/276619602083912577/
I would advise my 16 year old self to work hard at school. Don’t worry about what the “in crowd” is doing, focus on your studies, as it will really stink when you have a large amount of school loans because you couldn’t get a scholarship.
I tweeted this awesome giveaway!!