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 my younger self to slow down and enjoy today. Stop fixating on the future and take a breath.
Advice for my younger self:
Don’t try to plan out every moment of your life. Leave things open to chance and you’ll be suprised and delighted with what happens!
I would say:
Drink fewer milkshakes and more smoothies! Seriously, I drank way too many milkshakes.
I would also tell my university self to eat more regular balanced meals, I wish I could undo the damage I’ve don to my body in previuous years.
My advise would be to accept yourself as you are – you’re not as skinny as a lot of the girls but you’re not fat or unhealthy. You are beautiful! Don’t waste your life chasing a dream that God didn’t create you to be.
Stop trying to be who you think you should be and just enjoy who you are. Spending energy trying to fit into a mould of the person you think you have to be will leave you exhausted and confused. Instead of focusing on who you think you should be, embrace who you are.
I would tell my young self to buy shares in Microsoft and Apple!
& I tweeted the giveaway! I would LOVE to have this blender!!! :)
I also re-pinned several of your lovely fall recipes to my Fall Recipes board. Helloooo pumpkin everything….
I would say:
Drink fewer milkshakes and more smoothies! Seriously, I drank way too many milkshakes.
I would also tell my university self to eat more regular balanced meals, I wish I could undo the damage I’ve don to my body in previous years.
I have also tweeted this entry for my followers to read (alliethebrownie)!
don’t bother shaving, you’ll need that extra time in the morning. also, eat food made from food. you’ll understand when you’re older.
Dear 16-year-old me: Dump that guy. Now. Seriously. Yesterday would’ve been ideal.
I tweeted your giveaway!
I just tweeted it – good luck everyone
I would tell my younger self to stop dating morons just for a little attention. Would have had a lot more fun if I ignored dumb boys, and just hung with my friends. And, STAY AWAY FROM FAST FOOD! IT MAKES YOU FAT AND YOU WILL HAVE TO WORK REALLY HARD TO GET OFF THE POUNDS…hence why a new blender would be fabulous!!!
Also, just tweeted : )
I would tell my younger self to not forget my friends and to make sure they are not left behind..
I would tell my 20-year-old self to stop worrying about finding a boyfriend. Wasted too much time on that instead of just having a good time with my awesome friends. Also…I NEED a new blender!
I would tell my 16 year old self that it isn’t inauthentic to think positively, that the choice to look at life positively is actually very brave.
Oh G, although it feels like you know better, you don’t. Listen to your mother, listen to your instincts, don’t just follow the crowd. Be strong.