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.
Repinned your glazed lentil walnut apple loaf!! So going to make this sooon!!!
I would tell my 16 year old self to learn how to work hard as opposed to just getting by with minimal effort.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/AllegraRMac/status/263753552260915200
Angela, thanks for hosting this giveaway and congratulations on 4 years! I would tell my younger self to stick with the things that feel important–the hard work is worth it, and caring about what other people think isn’t!!
I would tell my younger self to not stop running after high school. I was so fast and it’s taking forever to get back to that!
Also, I just tweeted :) that link was so convenient!
I would tell my younger self not to worry so much. Worry doesn’t help with anything. Rather, do what you need to do, struggle through the challenges, and then enjoy life!
I pinned.
just tweeted about the giveaway! :)
I would tell myself to write everything down! It’s such a great resource years later and such great practice for what I hope will be my second career.
I would tell my younger self to stop being such a suck-up. It’s annoying, and makes people hate you. I cringe when I think back about things I used to do.
I’ve been looking for something better than the blender I have to make a decent Hummus at home!
I would have told my 16 year old self to start thinking of professions early on & that smart people figure out a way to make a profession out of what they truly love.
oooh i would love to win this – i would tell myself to take care of my body – you only get one! treat it with respect and love.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. It will all work out in the end.
I would remind my 16-year-old self to slow down and enjoy the ride. I was always looking towards the future and often forgetting to live in the moment!
I pinned your apple pie oatmeal! Can’t wait to make it!
I would tell my younger self some advice I got some time after high school that has helped me ever since: Don’t compare your insides with anyone else’s outsides. So those people who you envy because you think their lives are perfect and they are totally happy–they might be feeling just as insecure as you on the inside!
I would tell my younger self to relish your youth and enjoy the moment!
I would say: it’s not your fault.
I would say that a lot of times.
I would tell my younger self to never be afraid to stay true to myself and that is when people love you best anyway!