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.
Hm…I would tell younger self don’t worry about being cool, just be you. Don’t waste or rush time and WEAR.SUNSCREEN. and don’t even think about going to the tanning bed, even if everyone else is doing it.
I would tell my young self- “Silly silly girl your parents love you more than you could ever imagine! They only want to protect you & want what’s best for you!”
ps: there really is a wonderful guy out there that wants to marry you for you!
Advice to my younger self: there is no feeling better than that of strength and personal accomplishment. It’s only you in your race, so celebrate each mile…you never know when they’ll add up to marathon.
Just repinned the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe! I can’t wait to try it…maybe I’ll make some homemade graham crackers and crush those in there as well for to simulate a little crust! Yum!
Just tweeted! “My favourite blogger is having a Blendtec giveaway, enter now! @ohsheglows http://ohsheglows.com/2012/10/31/blendtec-giveaway-last-minute-halloween-recipe/ …”
That blender looks awesome! Just pinned your cinnamon bun granola, one of the many OSG recipes on my pinterest page. :) Here’s to hoping for a new blender!! ps younger self, stop worrying so much, it’ll all turn out in the end.
“Stop worrying so much about boys! Develop yourself and your interests and cultivate your friendships instead of jumping from guy to guy! “
I re-pinned one of your posts!
I would tell my younger self to enjoy every phase of life! I feel like I was always looking ahead, trying to get to that next phase, and now I look back and realize that every one of them was worth relishing. Live in the moment!
I would tell my younger Self : “Trust me, in the end, you will always be okay. The Universe got your back my dear. So let it go. You don’t have to try to control everything for it to work or not to be hurt. Just let it go a little bit. Have tooons of fun. Leave in the present moment and trust. You will be just fine. I love you.”
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I would tell my younger self to take high school and college classes more seriously instead of just coasting through! I always got A’s, but never challenged myself or connected with my teachers. I’m regretting that in grad school now!
Never ever, EVER, go on a crash diet. Oh, and start wearing sunscreen before you turn thrity!!
I would probably remind my younger self that she doesn’t have to be perfect. Heck, I’d remind my current self of that.
I would definitely tell myself to have lots more self-confidence in everything I do, and not be afraid to try anything at least once
Thanks for the giveaway! Here is a little note I would give to my younger self:
Dear Patricia,
Keep doing what you’re doing! There is nothing wrong with being different and you will meet great people who will appreciate you just the way that you are. Also, don’t fall for every guy that tries to sweep you off your feet. Most of them are toads.
Love,
Future Patricia
P.S. Buy Apple stocks!
repinned carrot ginger soup!
Also just tweeted!
This is a really hard one for younger people to swallow/accept/DO, but…I’d tell my younger self to take better care of me. Eat better, exercise more, be kinder to myself.
Tweeted this awesome giveaway!
I would tell my younger self to focus more on exploring interests & talents and less on partying & boys. That would’ve saved me about 10 years :)