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 enjoy everyday because you never know what tomorrow holds. Now I know, wish I new this earlier.
Oh wow, I’d love to win this! I’d tell myself two things: first, you need to eat to fuel your body! Coffee doesn’t count :) Second, I’d tell myself to give my mom a break. She’s doing the best she can – that doesn’t mean everything she does is acceptable or right or even okay, but appreciate that she is doing her best.
Buy MSFT in 86 and sell in 12/99.
Buy AAPL in 7/82, and sell in 9/12.
Buy AMAT in 85 and sell in 4/00.
Buy RIMM in 3/99 and sell in 6/08.
Patience is a virtue, and perspective is everything.
I would tell me to just be myself and stop worrying about what other people might think. And love yourself!
And I tweeted about your giveaway (which is an awesome giveaway, by the way!)
I would tell myself to work to be patient and thankful in every situation and circumstance. Everything happens for a reason, to teach us and to equip us for the next step in life. The more we give thanks, the happier and more content life becomes.
P.S. I tweeted the contest as well!!
If I could tell anything to my 16-year old self it would be…loosen up, worry less and enjoy your friends and family, you never know how long they will be around! Also, no matter what your teacher tells you, you will never, ever use Geometry! ;)
I would describe to myself the importance of balance in all things. Perfection is unrealistic and will only cause you stress. Focus on creating a life of love and serenity, and all else will fall into place.
believe half of what you see and none of what you hear…..if i would of only listened to this advice when I was younger!!
To my younger self: Learn to respect and appreciate your body early on–especially by cultivating a love for activity, eating well, and learning how to live with stress without using food as a coping mechanism. Everything else will be fine, but you’re already thinking that :)
Also, I pinned your pumpkin gingerbread smoothie recipe :)
Embrace life and loved ones. And sing and dance your way down the grocery aisle.
I pinned a recipe.
I would tell my 14-year-old self to NOT diet. I’m still feeling the repercussions of that through my eating disorder.
Rebecca, don’t listen to the mean things other people say and do to you. You are perfect and beautiful just the way you are. Their opinions don’t matter, so be confident and make friends and be happy! Don’t waste any more time being sad. One day things will turn around, and you will be much much stronger.
Ooh, I want to try that Twister jar! I would tell the younger me to stop worrying so much! I stressed myself out in high school, when I should have been enjoying how care-free my life really was!
Well, wouldn’t I just LOVE my very own Blendtec! To my younger self: invest your time and energy in doing the things that truly make you happy and light you up from the inside. Concern yourself MOST with these things and let go of that which you cannot control, you’ll be far happier for it!
I would tell my younger self to go easy on myself, especially as it pertains to appearance. Also, to know that I deserve awesome things and awesome people in my life, and that those who try to tell you otherwise are not worth keeping around or trying to impress!
Happy 4 year anniversary! Love your blog and love this giveaway:)
I would tell my younger self that the boy I was crushing on and just had to have would not matter in the long run. Or that cool girl that had everything is just another person and we all grow up to be who we strive to be.