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 would tell myself to stop being such a weenie, be braver, and talk to more people.
I would tell my younger self at 16 that I was thin enough, even though I thought I was fat! I had no idea what it meant to be accepting of myself, or gracious to myself. I thought I needed to lose weight! If I had the wisdom then I have now I would have been kinder, to myself.
I would tell myself not to go to grad school.
I’ve always thought that if I had the option to go back and make a few better choices I would in a heartbeat, but over the last couple years I’ve realized that everything I’ve said or done has helped me become the person I am today. I really like the person I am today, I just wish I knew that a little sooner in life. :)
I would say: “Listen to that deep, inner voice!”
The one we ALL hear if we slow down to listen, yes–that one!
I have it down now though. :) BALANCE too!
Happy Halloween! These smoothies are adorable!!!
I tweeted this awesome giveaway: Thanks for hosting & congrats on 4 years!
https://twitter.com/wonkywonderful/status/263669011433263104
I would tell myself the thing it took 33 years to realize: You will never become who you want to be, so just be who you are.
Karla, you are going to want to have babies… Take care of your body. Eat enough, eat fats, don’t over exercise… Enjoy life!
I would let little ol’ teenage me know that each and every one of those dramatic feelings is not necessarily a truth to live by. That I am a part of something bigger and beautiful. Really, life is just starting. Don’t over think everything so much. And oh yeah, start doing yoga NOW!
Pinned a fav recipe on pinterest !
This would be awesome :) I’ve been saving for a great blender but can’t seem to get there:) Advice for a younger me would be to slow down and enjoy, not to take everything so seriously.
my advice would be to embrace the things that make me so much different than most people i know, because those are the qualities that people love about me!
I would tell my younger self to not be afraid to take more chances. In love, in friendships, in life. I try to live my life that way now. My motto is “I’d rather have a life of ‘oh wells’ than ‘what ifs'”.
I would love to win this!!
My advice to my younger self would be to stop worrying so much about the future and focus on the present. :)
I would tell my younger self to not take relationships for granted. If I had only expected what has occurred in the past year, today I would feel less guilty. I would encourage my younger self to cherish and hold onto the relationship with my mom, and perhaps encourage a more healthier lifestyle for her.
I also pinned your perfect veggie burger because I’ve made it so many times and my carnivorous Midwestern boyfriend loves it!
Tweeted! Tweet, tweet!
I would tell my younger self to live by the words of Dr. Seuss “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don’t Matter and Those Who Matter Don’t Mind.”
I tweeted! Awesome giveaway. :)
Repinned(: