One Year
Today is my one-year blogging anniversary.
On September 7, 2009, I started Peanut Butter Fingers and began an exciting endeavor that has proved exciting, challenging, rewarding, educational and FUN.
What I Do Best
When I first began blogging, I remember feeling so self conscious about taking pictures of my food. I mean what kind of a nut job takes pictures of a salad or a scoop of peanut butter?
Fast forward one year, and snapping pictures of my meals feels like second nature. Â Bloggers are a rare breed of crazy, I’m tellin’ ya.
Because of You
I started my blog because I love to write and enjoy learning about health, food and fitness.
I continue to blog because of YOU.
You guys know I get all mushy-gushy from time to time and my one-year blogging anniversary sparked that “Oh I just love you guys so much” emotion in me.
Thank you for reading this little creation of mine. Your comments, support and emails truly mean the world and keep me motivated to blog day in and day out. For those of you “silent readers” out there, you are just as important to me I send a big, overbearing hug your way!
Reflecting
Birthdays and anniversaries are often a time of reflection, so in honor of this one year of blogging milestone, I wanted to drum up a few old posts to highlight some big moments that have occurred in my life throughout the past year.
One of my favorite things about having a blog is looking back through old posts and reliving fun experiences through pictures and words.
September 2009:
October 2009:
November 2009:
December 2009:
January 2010:
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010:
- I ran a 5K with Sadie & set a PR
- I attended my first blogger meet up with Tina, Caitlin & Gina
- I turned 25
May 2010:
June 2010:
July 2010
- My family, Ryan and I went to Key Largo
- We saw Sinbad perform at Hard Rock Live
- PBF reached 1 million page views
August 2010
- I attended my first wine tasting
- Bachelorette Party Weekend I (Day One, Day Two)
- I ran the Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
- Bachelorette Party Weekend II (Day One, Day Two)
One Year Anniversary Giveaway
In honor of my one year blogging anniversary, I wanted to host a lil’ giveaway.
By simply commenting on this post, you will be entered to win a homemade batch of cookies (flavor of your choice), made by yours truly. I know it’s not the most amazing giveaway in the world, but I promise the cookies will be made with lots of love!
I will randomly select a winner tomorrow afternoon.
Good luck!
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i’ll take cookies from you anyday! maybe some flourless peanut butter?!
Heather
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Congratulations Julie! I’ve been reading your blog since Jan and absolutely love it! I look forward to your posts each day! Have a fabulous day!
Michelle
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Hi, I’m a long-time silent reader. I’ve read ur blog ever since u posted about cauliflower pizza crust. I remember thinking, this girl is so beautiful & awesome, I wonder why she doesn’t have many comments? Couple months later, BAM 87 comments!. I always knew you’d be Fitnessista & HEAB’s status:)
Chrisitna
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
thanks for emerging from “silent reader” status & for such a sweet comment!
peanutbutterfingers
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Yay! Congrats! I look forward to PBF everyday and hope you keep it up! Thanks for opening yourself to us!
Kristy at kristyruns.com
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Congratulations Julie, your posts are thoughtful and fun and always make me smile!
Shannon
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Congrats on one year, beautiful Julie!
Jessica @ How Sweet
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Congrats! I have been a “silent reader” since may and I cannot explain how thankful I am to have found your blog! I am recovering from an eating disorder that has haunted me for the past 3 years and reading about how you balance a healthy life that involves goodies has really inspired me and given me courage. Thank you for writing, you’ll never know how much it has helped me
Kelly
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
thank you very much. reading comments like yours are what truly keep this blog going. thank you!
peanutbutterfingers
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Congratulations to living healthy and happy!!! I a new reader, but am hooked, and make a visit every day.
Alexa
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I am one of those “silent readers” who is finally emerging from the shy corner and speaking
I absolutely love your blog! I feel that I can relate to you on many levels and you seem like such a sweetie! 
I too love Skippy Natural Peanut Butter, it is my ultimate favorite! Your adorbable doggy Sadie, and her crazy adventures brightens my day. I love how you are able to take a simple ingredients and turn into something delicious 
Thank you for inspiring me everyday and it’s always enjoyable to read your posts 
Stacy
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
woohoo for emerging from the silence!
sadie sends sloppy kisses your way!
peanutbutterfingers
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I love your blog Julie!! I always get excited when a new post appears
Miriam
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Ohhh 1 year anniversary that’s fantastic. Congratulations. I just recently came accross your site, and have been reading as many of your older posts as I can. You seem to have a great outlook on life and a positive attitude. It brings a smile to my face to read your posts, and to see the pictures of Sadie. Here’s to many more years! *throws confetti*
MJ
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I have recently started reading and am addicted to your blog! I totally went through the archives and read a bunch of your older posts
Happy one year…I hope you keep it up!
Meghan
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congrats on one year! i love reading your blog.
especially the pb flour-less ones!
you’re cookies always look amazinggg
w. wang
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Happy blogiversary! I’m a new reader, and I’ve loved jumping in!
Kim
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Congrats!!! Your first post is so “you”!
atastelife
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Congrats again on the anniversary! It’s so exciting and you definitely deserve it! I make multiple visits to your blog everyday and definitely share the same love of peanut butter with you.
PS…I have a 2 year old black lab named Maverick and he thinks Sadie is a very pretty girl. He has a puppy crush on her
Bess
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
lol – sadie is flattered.
peanutbutterfingers
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You make me attempt to eat healthy!! Love it!!
jodi
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I enjoy your blog so much and you have inspired me to take time to enjoy all the little things everyday!
Thank you!
Nicole
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congrats! this is a big accomplishment!!
laura
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Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! I love reading your blog : )
Erica
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Congratulations! I’m a new reader to your blog and definitely enjoy it a ton! Keep up the great work!
Elizabeth
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Congrats!
I really enjoy reading your blog, because you, Ryan and Sadie are so sweet and amazing, and cheerful, that I always feel better after reading your blog
Because of you actually, I don’t feel guilty when I dip my finger in a pb jar
P.s. I recently had a blogiversary, and I’m jealous at your popularity
Marina
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Congratulations on a fabulous year!
lizz
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Congrats on 1 year! I love your blog!
Callie
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Congratulations on one amazing year of blogging! I love reading and will happily continue to do so!
gavrielski
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Congrats! I love your blog! It is real, fun, and gives me great ideas! Keep it up!
Becca
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Happy blogiversary! Love your blog
maren
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Awwww Happy Anniversary!!! I started reading your blog about six months ago and it has definitely changed my life. My boyfriend and I like to “steal” your recipes and have completely changed our eating because of YOU and PBF!! I don’t think you can send cookies to Canada..but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking so much time out of your life to inspire all of us. We love you!! Here’s to your 2nd anniversary (and many more!) and many, many, many more entries
Kaella Carr (8NYCGirl8)
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
thank you so much, kaella! i always love your comments!
peanutbutterfingers
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Happy 1st! Writing does seem like such a wonderful way to remember all the fun things you’ve done in the past year
Lindsay
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Aw, congrats Julie! What an exciting day! You deserve all the joy in the world today.
Laura
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Congrats on your one year! I love reading your blog and seeing what you eat
Rachelle
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Congrats on your one year blogaversary! :]
Victoria
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Congrats! I’ve been reading your blog for several months now and it’s a daily must-read for me!
ashley
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a GREAT giveaway, who doesnt LOVE baked treats!
congrats on 1 year, you have a great outlook on life!
Kristen D
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Happy Anniversary and Congrats on all your success!! I’m usually a “silent reader” and LOVE LOVE LOVE the blog! Thank you for all you do!
Amanda Hearne
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Happy 1 year! My bf is obsessed with your flourless PB cookies.
Laura S.
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Congrats on 1 year! I feel honored to have been with you from the beginning of the blog–actually pre blog even! Im so glad you decided to blog–ive loved getting to be your friend for a year now!
lisaou11
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Happy blogiversary! I can’t believe your blog is so new; it’s so well-established.
Evan Thomas
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Congrats on one year! I love your blog! Mmm cookies
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels
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Congrats on your anniversary! I love reading your blog and can’t wait to see more-especially the wedding!
Diane
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I remember first clicking over to your blog (I think you commented on mine about a year ago), and absolutely loving it! I’ve been following along ever since- your Sadie pics always brighten my day
Congrats, and best wishes for many more happy blogging milestones!
Spotty Prep
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I’m also a “silent reader” but this post inspired me to comment! Your blog is awesome — congrats on one year!
Thanks for the bachelorette party recaps, I’m in the process of planning one for my friend so I love looking to blogs for inspiration!
Jordan
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Way to go!! Keep lovin’ life and having passion for what you do! It’s wonderful to read about your healthy and positive way of living!
Kaleigh
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Woot Woot congrats girl! I love your blog! (And all the awesome workouts you post!)
mng355
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Aw. I think that’s the sweetest giveaway idea I’ve ever seen. Congrats on 1 year! here’s to many many more.
Linda
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Congrats and happy anniversary Julie! I’ve written to you before about how much I love your blog, but I will say it again… I love your blog! You are do delightful, real, funny, and intelligent– not to mention beautiful– and those are just some of the many reasons why your readers love you to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pieces.
Blog on, girl!
Erin
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I love this blog! I am a new mommy and am learning to eat healthy again so I can be a good example for my baby. Your posts are fun and educational.
Angela
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Congrats on your one year!!! I read your blog everyday when I get to work, before i even check my email!! Love it
Monica
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Congrats on 1 year!
I live in Gettysburg…so imagine my surprise when I read your post about your visit to PA. Ernie’s has the best breakfasts around! I wish I had found your blog back then
Any plans to come back anytime soon?
Katie
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I am sort of a newbie to the bolg, but have done my best to catch up on your last year of blogs and recipies. I recently lost over 150 pounds, where I weighed well over 240 pounds my sr. year of highschool. So I am ALWAYS looking for ways to cook new food, yet is heatlhy for my finace and myself, and have found your bolg to be really down to earth and always something new going on, and I must say you do stay super skinny for all the dessert you eat! Haha..Congrats on the milestone! and cheers to antoher year
Nathan Miller
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Happy Blog B-day! Very exciting! You’ve had an exciting year and it will be so fun to look back on when you and Ryan have been married for years and years.
I’ll have a pb finger in honor of you today
lowandbhold
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Happy 1st PB-irthday, Julie! I, too, am one of the silent readers emerging to comment. I adore your blog; it’s hard to strike a balance between healthy eating, grocery shopping on a budget, and normal indulgences, all while making your readers feel like they really know you. I wish you all the best in the next year!
Kristin
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Happy blog birthday! You’ve had a lot of milestones this past year! Holy moly!
Paige
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happy blogiversary!
you’ve had an exciting year!
erica
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Congratulations on your blog anniversary!!! I really enjoy reading your blog. I have been dying to try those Funfetti cookies. Now maybe I’ll get a batch from you!!
Sue
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Congratulations on the 1 year mark! Your blog is one of my favorites and I can’t believe it’s grown so much in so little time! I think you bring such a realistic and practical view to living healthy that I really appreciate. Thanks for letting us follow you along in all of your adventures!
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
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Congratulations on your anniversary! I think it’s quite awesome what your blog has become in a year. Cheers to many more (or as many as you want)!
Kimberly
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Happy Anniversary Julie! Your blog was one of the first food blogs that I came across. I absolutely love reading your blog! You are a great writer and create some great recipes. I am so glad that I found your blog! Here’s to many more years of blogging!
WithaSideofHope
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Oh! I wanna try the pb cookies you’re always making (and that I’m too lazy to make on my own)!
Happy 1 year blogiversary!
Jamie
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Bravo on your blog’s success! I’m trying your spaghetti squash tonight and am keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out fab. Have some soft serve to celebrate!
Anonymous
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Congrats on your first blogiversary!
emily
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Just started reading PBFingers! Love your blog! Would love to try some of your cookies too!!!!
Meg
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Happy 1 year! Cookies from you is a great giveaway!
Kelly
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Congrats!! I love your blog and can’t wait to see what the next year has in store!
Andrea
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Happy blogiversary! One year is definitely a big milestone- think of all the people you’ve met and the time you’ve put into your passion- fantastic!
Amy @ Second City Randomness
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You would probably have to wait a month or 2 to ship me cookies in TX, but congrats on the blogoversary!
morriskr
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I am incredibly blessed to have found your blog, Julie. I enjoy reading your thoughts and happenings and using your recipes. Thank you for your awesome writing!
Terri
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Congrats! You’ve been on my reader for quite some time! I’d loooooove chocolate chip cookies if I happen to win. Thanks for the giveaway
Ashley S
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Congrats!!!! I found your blog not too long ago and it was immediately added to my google reader. I’ve been more of a “silent reader” but wanted to be sure to tell you I love reading your posts/trying your recipes and I’m excited to keep reading more
And COOOOOOKIES, YUM!
kitkat1126
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Thanks for sharing a bit of you with the world. Love reading! Congrats on the one year milestone!
Sara
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Wow, Happy Blogiversary! I didn’t realize that I started reading your blog shortly after you started it.
A cookie giveaway sounds like a fantastic idea.
Sara
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Congrats Julie! You are such a wonderful blogger. And it shows with how much you’ve grown in such a short time! You’re awesome.
Tina
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Just wanted to let you know that I love your blog!!! You are super cute and funny, something that I def look forward to reading everyday! Happy one year pbfingers!!
Kathy
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aww congrats on the blog anniversary, julie! your posts are always a little light in my day
keep up the good work!
kathleen
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The fact that you’re making homemade cookies for the giveaway is so stinkin’ cute and thoughtful. I just love you!!
Congrats on the one-year, babygirl
Gracie
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Happy one year blogiversary! I am a newer reader and I really love your outlook on life. It’s an inspiration to read about.
Thanks for the past posts; I’m off to scroll through them and learn even more about you. <—sorry for the stalkerish sound of that last sentence, lol!
Amber K
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Hi Julie!
So I’ve been following your blog for a little while now but I’ve never commented before, so I don’t think I’ll get the free cookies. (But I must say, free cookies are an excellent way to et me to comment…I never pass up free baked goods
I absolutely love it your blog though and I feel like we have so much in common! (Minus the fact that I’m 22 and single…not bitter about it or anything….) I’m new to the whole blog/twitter world but I’m hoping to maybe start my own someday. Anyways, I’m terrible at commenting, I’m basically writing a letter right now? I don’t know. Please stop me.
Have a great day!
Kelsey Mullady
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Happy Blogiversary! Cookies sound fantastic!
melinda
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Happy 1-Year Blogaversary! I met you through SR and I just can’t put you down.
Thanks for the great reads and awesome pics!
Rae
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Congrats on such a big milestone! I’m grateful that you take the time to create this blog…it’s been such an inspiration to me during my struggles to lose weight. You have such a healthy attitude towards food and exercise – keep it up! I know I’m not alone in looking forward to sharing more of these milestones with you – like your wedding! Yah!
Anne
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Congrats Julie! This post was really cute. I especially like how you recapped on your favorite posts over the year, gives me an idea for next year.
Chicago Cuisine Critique
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Oh also….I don’t know why the icon for my dad’s golf blog showed up on my comment haha. That looks really wierd. Whoopsie.
Comment fail.
Kelsey Mullady
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Congrats Julie!! I love your blog and have stolen so many recipes from you. Like you I have a HUGE peanut butter finger. Thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful blog. Have a great day!!
Karen Cassidy
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Your blog success is such an inspiration!!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
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Congrats on your one year blogiversary!
Sarah
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Congrats on your one year blog anniversary!! I actually found your blog a few months ago and spent the first week or so reading every single old blog post! lol – Even though I didn’t always read them in order! And now I love following you on your blog everyday! Thanks for the great blog & inspiration!
Heather H.
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Well, I’ve told you before that you are in my top 5 favorite bloggers. You are one of the only ones that I make sure to read every post because I enjoy the content and of course, all the pics. (Sadie pics are adorable every time!) Congrats on the anniversary
Rachel
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Congratulations on the one year anniversary! I started up a blog a few months ago but eventually stopped writing…I had no idea that it takes as much work as it actually does! haha. Needless to say, thanks for keeping yours going…its very fun to read and helps encourage me to be as healthy as possible.
Balance is Beauty
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
it was a shocker to me, too!
peanutbutterfingers
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Congratulations on your one year blogiversary! I love your blog!
Marilyn
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Never commented on your blog before but I read it everyday…actually you are the reason I have tried fish with curry…..
and boy would i loooooove some of your no bake pb cookies…..i make them as well….yumo
Jessica
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Happy 1 year!!!
I love reading your blog every morning at work.
Julie
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I think I just clicked on every post you listed Sadie in the title of
I’d want some Peanut Butter cookies!! Fitting, right?
Happy blog-a-versary!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life)
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
i love dog-obsessed people.
peanutbutterfingers
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I love reading your blog, but have never commented! Congratulations on your one year of blogging!
Audrey
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You are one of my bookmarks, one of my most frequently visited blogs, and a total inspiration to how I cook food!
You also made me really get into BodyPump.
Thank you, Julie!
Jordan P
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
ahhh LOVE bodypump!!!
peanutbutterfingers
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Congrats on the one year!
Your blog has always been my favorite!!
You have quite the gift with your writing and creativity…I look forward to many more great posts!
cardiopizza
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I rarely comment, but I love your blog! Also, I am wedding planning (getting married in June) so it’s fun to see your wedding details
Dana
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
congrats on your upcoming wedding! it’ll be here before ya know it!
peanutbutterfingers
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Happy 1 Year of Blogging!!
You are such a happy and enthusiastic addition to this community!! 
homecookedem
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Congratulations on your one-year, Julie!!! I myself am considering starting a blog… subject matter TBD. I just feel like in these days of ever-advancing technology, it’s a waste not to chronicle your life in some form or another. It’s just too easy!
Your blog has really inspired me to eat healthfully but not forget to indulge! I have struggled with disordered eating occasionally in my life, and your well-rounded eating habits have been truly eye-opening for me. So thanks for that! And on that note, sugar cookies plz! ;D
Taryn
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Congrats Julie!!! I love reading your blog and it is something that I can look forward to every single day!!! Thanks for being such an inspiration as to how to be realistically healthy, even with a fast paced life
Alyssa
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Congrats Julie!
Will you bake me some molasas cookies? hehe
Lindsey
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Congrats on your 1 year of blogging! I read your blog every day! Love it!
I want to try your flourless PB cookies! Your funfetti cookies look pretty delicious though too……
Kelly J
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Congrats! I’m not close to one year but I just had my 100th post which I think is also a big deal and am also having a giveaway because of it!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous
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I love reading every day! Keep up the great blog
christina
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I started reading your blog and really enjoy seeing new tasty (and healthy) creations. Congrats on the one year! Your blog inspired me to start my own blog, just last week, because I too am a lover of fitness and health (I am in grad school for just that and teach fitness classes too). Thanks again for a great blog!
Annette Perkins
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Yumm!!! Homemade cookies sounds so good right now, especially considering I have tons of tests this week, blahh :/
I really love reading your blog! That’s so exciting that it has officially been one year!! I hope that by my one year I will be half as successful as you are with your blog. You’re very well known in the blog community, so congrats on your success!!
Katie
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Congratulations on the first year of your blog! I really enjoy reading it, everything is awesome about it from the food you talk about, Ryan, your family, Sadie and your many adventures!
Laurie
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Congrats on your 1 yr. blogiversary! I love reading your blog, love peanut butter, and love watching all the other parts of your life unfold on the blog…I’m a sucker for a good wedding/wedding planning!
Sarah
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Congrats on the one year! Your blog is inspirational and truly fun to read.
Keep it up
Laura
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Love your blog! Congrats on the anniversary
Jen
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happy blog anniversary! so exciting! i’d looooove some cookies
christina
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Happy Blog-irthday to you
I”m so happy you started!!
Tay
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Thanks for a wonderfully entertaining & informative year!! Your blog entries put a smile on my face daily. We should be baking cookies for you!!
Jen
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Congratulations, Julie!! I adore your blog, and am hoping for many many more years to come!
Amanda @ My Switch to Scrubs
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Congrats Julie! You honestly have such an amazing blog, it always brings a smile to my face
gina g
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What a great year you’ve had!!! Thank you for all the time you put into your blog – I really enjoy what you have to share!!
Courtney
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Congrats! So far i’ve made the chewy butterscotch cookies, the mini oreo cheesecakes, the flourless PB cookies (the biggest hit!), and i attempted the chocolate pretzel truffles and just ended up giving up and throwing it all out. So disappointing – I haven’t given up on a recipe in years! Apparently melting chocolate is an art I haven’t mastered. No matter how many times I tried to microwave the chocolate (I went through 3 bags) it either ended up not melted, floury or BURNT. Sad face.
Dana
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Hi! I am also a silent reader most of the time.. but use your recipies and other tips all the time! Just the other day when you posted about the song “sweat” I said I need that on my ipod for sure while I train for my first half and it came on right when I was going up a hill and it certainly got me to the top! lol
Kelly
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congrats on your one year anniversary! love the blog!
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place
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Congrats Woman, way to stick to it!
All of your cookie recipes are amazing!
Can’t wait to see what you send out!
Kari
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Wow, look how accomplished you and your blog are in just one year!! Congrats! I’ve just started blogging and it seems to hard at first to come up with topics, get people to read, etc. And you make it seem so easy! You give me something to strive for, because I will turn 25 the month before my blog will turn 1!
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat
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Hi Julie…congrats on your 1 year blog anniversary. I am also a “silent reader” (because that sounds better than being called a stalker). I love reading the updates on your wedding plans and travel adventures and all your helpful healthy living tips!
Brenda
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Hooray for your blog-iversary. I can’t believe you’ve only been at it for a year.
KaraHadley
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Congrats my dear! Your blog inspired me to start my own. Thanks for sharing you food and your life and your smile!
Shanna, like Banana
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Congrats on the blog anniversary!
Mmm, cookies. Butterscotch chip, perhaps?
derangedmusings
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omg homemade cookies.. id be MORE THAN HONORED to try them.. actually id be pretty darn lucky!!
XOXO
happy bloggy anniversary again love <3
kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com
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I look forward to every post, Julie! You are the sweetest! Thanks for bringing such upbeat daily inspiration & motivation. PBF is the best!
Melissa
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Happy blog anniversary! I love “watching” your life and all the fun you have. You’re such a positive person! Plus Sadie is too cute to not check out her pictures…
Candice
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I am mostly a silent reader, but I love your blog! Happy One Year!!
PS: I love cookies, too and I live in St. Pete …so shipping would be super cheap. Pick me!
Jaime
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
hahaha love it!
peanutbutterfingers
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Happy blogiversary! I am another one of your silent readers, but I wanted to tell you that I really love reading your blog. You are a wonderful writer and I look forward to reading your blog every day. Plus, your meatloaf recipes are amazing!
Katie
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Congrats!! How exciting! I just celebrated my one year blog-anniversary last month!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat)
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Happy Anniversary. Love your blog — especially your treadmill workouts. Keep it up.
I”m in Canada, hope that doesn’t bar me from any cookie potential.
Jenika
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I’m a “silent reader” and have been for a few weeks. I love your easy, fun approach to food and as someone who is hopelessly out of shape but dreaming of becoming a runner, you’re an inspiration to me. In fact, tomorrow’s the day that I take the first step. Thanks for blogging, Julie! Don’t stop!!
KC@MindtheGap
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Happy Anniversary! I want some FUNFETTI COOKIES because I drool every time you post them…
Mary Beth
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Mary Beth Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
LOL..and you know where I live, so it’s close to you too
Mary Beth
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Happy blogaversary!! I’ve been reading since January, and I can’t believe how quickly time passes! Can’t wait to read more…especially about the wedding!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
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I love your blog and look forward to reading your posts daily. Thanks for doing what you do!
Jessica
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Happy Anniversary! I hope you do something special to celebrate!
Caitlin
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Congrats Julie! I don’t like to play favorites, but your blog is pretty much my favorite
!!!
Keep up the ahh-mazing work!
Have a great blogaversary!
Meagan
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aw congrats julie!
i’m pretty new to your blog but since i started reading it i haven’t missed an update! i know i don’t always comment but i’m always here reading. i’m so happy that you’ve had so much success and hope it continues for you.
i know that you don’t know me but i feel like i’ve gotten to know you and can i just say – thank you! you’re an awesome person to have in my life. always motivating me to work out and giving me awesome ideas for healthy dinners.
i’m confident that the next year will bring you even more success and happiness!!
kate
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
thanks so much, kate!
peanutbutterfingers
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I am a silent reader that takes such great joy in reading your blog. I find it refreshing and a great quick escape from life. Reading this blog always brightens my mood =) Keep it up!
Jessica
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Congrats! That is really exciting, and I love your blog!
Waheeda
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yay for one year!
tammy
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Congrats on your blog anniversary!
christina cadden
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Congratulations on your 1 year Anniversary!! Love your blog~it’s refreshing and make’s me smile! Your positve attitude is uplifting…and I so enjoy reading all about your Wedding plan’s with Ryan, and of course Sadie is precious!!
Happy Day! Sandy
Sandy
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Congrats on the blog anniversary! I look forward to reading your adventures and recipes every day! Good luck with the wedding
sewingandsoymilk
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Happy one year blogiversary!!! Woohoo for flashbacks…I always love getting nostalgic and looking back to see how things have progressed, it must be fun having so much of it documented too!
i love your recipes and can’t wait for more this year! Thank you for the many inspirations these past few months!
ps. reread one of your wedding “memories”, are u still having a cookie bar at yours? what a good idea!!
Mel
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 7th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
yes we are! the cookie bar was actually taking over my life about 2 weeks ago!
peanutbutterfingers
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HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VeggieGirl
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Another silent reader here.I’ve also been following your blog for about three months now AND read almost all the old entries. Your enthusiasm for food, fitness and life always makes me smile. Oh yeah and thanks for introducing me to the painful yet awesome body pump!!
Primrose
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Congrats on reaching the one year mark! It’s a big day..you should celebrate with some frozen yogurt!!
vitaminamy
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congrats! i am a fairly new, and silent reader, but i absolutely love your blog..and i am looking forward to reading some of the posts that you have highlighted. i especially love reading about your runs with sadie because i have started running with my rescue puppy (11 months) samson. he is a mutt, but super athletic!
karla
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Congrats on 1 year!
Lisa
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Congratulations Julie! I just started my own blog a couple days ago! I only hope that mine receives the support you have! I love reading every day and really look foward to it! =)
Lisa
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Happy Anniversary! I really like your blog! You are so cute!
Carrie
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Long-time silent reader here too! You’ve given me so many great ideas on how to eat healthy, pack snacks, make food enjoyable…I truly appreciate all your hard work on this blog. (plus…you are a great way to ‘refresh’ after 9 hours of PT school/day!)
Happy Anniversary!
Nicki
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fun!! I just found you a few weeks ago and thought I’d comment in hopes to win!
marisa
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happy anniversary!! my friend and i are roommates in our sophomore year of college, and we read your blog every day! you are an inspiration for us to eat healthier! congratulations on one year
caroline
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Happy Blogging Anniversary!!!!
Kelocity
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Hi! I just so happened to stumble on your blog the day that you got those not-so-nice comments from one of the readers, and was so impressed with how smoothly and gracefully you handled her! And I have been hooked on the blog since then! I love your cake-mix-cookies creations!
Congrats on 1 year
Jacqui
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Congrats, Julie!
sarah m
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Happy One Year Julie
So happy for you!
You are AWESOME & I enjoy reading your blog each & every day!
xoxo
Holly at Greek Yogurt and Apple Slices
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Aww congrats! i love that you make everything look so good…even the healthier food! Keep doing what you do…and eating those pb fingers!!
Becca
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Yay for your blogiversary!
My favorite post was your engagement recap
Rachel
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I just discovered your blog about a week and a half ago and have been reading old blog posts to catch up…I’m already through the middle of March! I just can’t stop reading. Congrats on making it one year! Keep it up!
Jessica
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Congrats Julie!!! I’m just so bummed I didn’t start reading earlier, particularly for your trip to PA. Please let me know the next time you are in the state!
Love you girl.
Lauren
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Congrats!! I love reading your blog! I’m literally so excited for your post wedding entry!!!
Katie
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I love your blog!
congrats on the one year!
KatieRose
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I just found your blog and am loving it so far! Congrats on your first year!!!!!
Alison D.
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congrats julie!
Sarah
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YAY HAPPY 1 Year!!!!!!!!!
Sarah
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Congratulations!!!
Alicia
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I love your blog! Congrats on 1 year!
Ashley @ Cupcakes & Combat Boots
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Wow,I can’t believe you have only been blogging for one year! Your blog is so popular!! Loved reading the engagement post, and congrats on one year…
Keri
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Congrats on 1 year!
Your blog inspires me to make healthy choices and become a runner!
Thank you!!!
Julie K
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Happy 1 year bloggy!!
Me love some COOOOOOOKIES!
SaraRM
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I only recently started reading your blog (after you were featured as a Cat Lady blog on Skinny Runner) but I just love your blog. I’ve made lots of your recipes (yum!) and love the positive attitude you share everyday. And you know I love all the puppy pictures!
Congrats on 1 year!
Jamie
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Happy blogiversary! I didn’t realize we started blogging around the same time– my one year was Sunday!
Julie @SavvyEats
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Absolutely love your blog! It has become a habit to log on every night to catch up! Congrats on the anniversary!
Michele
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Awwwwwwww happy anniversary! I’m a “silent reader” but just had to comment. I love your blog – adorable!
Rebecca
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Thank you so SO much for creating and maintaining such an incredible blog. I truly look forward to reading it 3 times a day! You are such an inspiration, source of laughter, and giver of advice to so many people
Can’t wait to keep reading in the future…
Kristin
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I am a new/silent reader and i love your blog. i love trying to recreate the recipes you post! congrats on the one year
nicole
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I am a new/silent reader and i love your blog. i love trying to recreate the recipes you post! congrats on the one year!!!
nicole
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I’m a silent reader who’s coming out of her shell to say happy blogiversary! What I relate to most about you and your blog is that we share a love of ice cream and all things sweet!
Jessica
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Congrats!
Jae
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Congrats on you blog-iversary!! I love reading everything you have to say everyday!
Krista
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Congratulations! I think I may have read every post in the past year.
Keep it up!
Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice
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Yay for 1 year! One great year for one fabulous blog! I read your blog daily and I can’t get enough! Keep on doin’ what you’re doin!
Avery
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Congrats on one year! I’ve gotten quite a few great ideas from you!
Amanda
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congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog since the beginning of summer, and I’ve been loving it ever since!
araceli
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Congratulations!!!!
And that is the most amazing giveaway ever!! : )
Can I have some peanut butter cookies?? : )
Cooking in the pocket
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Congrats on one year!! I have been one of your (silent) readers for just one month, but I have become a BIG fan
One question though… I love to run, but how the heck do you go for runs in FLORIDA… in the SUMMER?! Jeez!
JessieBee
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Happy 1 year!
myFOODevents
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Congrats Julie! I absolutely love your blog (but you already know that
)! I can’t wait to read more 
lifewithacrazypup
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Congrats on the one-year blog anniversary, Julie! Your blog is so interesting and is filled with tasty, healthy food. Not to mention your pup, Sadie. She is so stinkin’ cute! (Well, almost as cute as my lab, Mauka–ha! I guess I’m a little biased. :p)
Maribeth
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Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! It’s been a joy to read your blog as it has become a part of my daily activities.
Emma Lowe
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I’m a silent reader myself but love your blog! Keep up the great work, I’m a huge fan of pb! =)
Grace
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Julie- cake mix, oatmeal nut choco chip, protein brownie, anything you make I would devour. Congrats on one year, the blog is fantastic!
Alexa
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Congrats on 1 year–I love your blog!
Lisa
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I love PB fingers!
Ruthie
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congratulations, julie!! reading your blog is the highlight of my day…3 times a day lol. my favorite post was sadie’s 2nd birthday. LOVED it! i was so proud of her for winning that dog race. when i did my first half marathon a few weeks ago, i saw a dog at the finish line that looked just like her and i got so excited i forgot i was almost crossing the finish line!
sarah
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 9:04 am
awww! that’s adorable! sadie is humbled.
peanutbutterfingers
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I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now and I really look forward to every post, every day! You seem to have such, well deserved, positivity and I love reading your fun posts about Ryan and Sadie. Congrats on the up coming wedding and thanks for the blog!
Alexandra @ A Bit Better Everyday
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Congratulations on your anniversary, Julie! I remember discovering your blog through Meghann’s when the two of you hung out, and I’ve been hooked ever since! Thanks for being such a down-to-earth blogger
Ilene
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Happy blogaversary!
I’ve used many a pbf recipe & enjoy your blog very much!
Paige
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Wow, look at all this competition for some Julie-style cookies! I’m speaking up, so throw my name in the hat. I’m 6wks pregnant and the only thing that doesn’t give me the sickie feeling is cakes, cookies, and pastries. (I’m not making that up; I blame the hormones, ha!) Congratulations on your blogiversary!
tasha
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peanutbutterfingers Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 9:04 am
lol – you make a great case!
peanutbutterfingers
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Julie thank you for being an inspiration to me and all my friends. We love to talk about ur blog on G chat at work
I’m very excited for the future of ur blog helllllloooo wedding!!!! So thanks once again for all YOU do!!!
Dani
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Who says this isn’t the most amazing giveaway! I think a batch of cookies from THE peanut butter fingers kitchen is one of the most exciting giveaways! P.S. I made red velvet cupcakes yesterday and thought of you. I think you’d approve
Lindsay
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Congrats on your blogaversery! You’re such a positive inspiration to so many of us. Keep on smiling girl! =)
Tehsina
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congratulations julie! i love reading your blog so keep up the good work! you are always inspiring me to workout harder and try new recipes
laura
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Happy blogaversery!
Elizabeth R.
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congratulations julie! i love reading your blog and you are always inspiring me to work out harder and try new recipes!! here’s to another year
laura
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Congrats on the anniversary! I’m a new reader to your blog and recently started my own. Love the name!
Jenna
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Happy Blog Anniversary!
theprocessofhealing
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Yum! Thank you! Happy Blogversary!
Carolyn C.
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Congrats! You’ve done a great job with your blog so far. It brings inspiration to my very own blog as well.
Fallon
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happy blog-versary! i loove reading your blog, please don’t stop writing any time soon!
Cynthia
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Congrats! You are so sweet and thats why PBF is such a success! Keep doing your thing girlfriend.
What Kate Ate
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Hi Julie! My sister and I are new and devoted followers to your blog. We think you, Ryan, and Sadie are so funny and cute and you always make delicious looking food
Anyway, happy blogiversary!!
Emma
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I love your blog! Happy Anniversary! I can’t wait till I have my one year!
nevergohungryagain
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I have been a follower of your blog for quite sometime and I have always loved how you indulge in my favorite foods and balance it out with the healthy foods aswell. I am so excited to read the posts about your upcoming wedding. I wish you the best with your blog and I cant wait to see what the future holds!!
Lindsay
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I’m new to the blogging world but I’m glad I found yours right in the beginning. I like reading your blog because we have a lot in common and I like your recipes too.
Healthy Coconut
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AH! I want some cookies
Dena
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Congratulations! I LOVE your blog. The combination of great writing skills and a fun life always make it interesting to read!
pursuitofhealthfulness
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Love this blog! I too am from Chicago and have moved away since high school so I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts about life, love, and of course, being healthy! Hope you have many more blog-iversaries to come haha
Sara
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After 5 or 6 months of being one of those “silent readers” (and getting totally called out, haha) I’m just gonna come right out and say CONGRATULATIONS! What an amazing way to document such exciting times in your life… You do such a great job with your blog and I always look forward to reading it!
Laura
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Hey, I want cookies!
Jaclyn
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Happy Blog Anniversary!! Yours is always such a good read. Congrats on the milestone!!
40apples
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YAY! Happy blog anniversary!
Skye
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Wow, that’s incredible!
spokesnoats
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Your blog has been very successful! I love it! & while I don’t know you personally, I am very proud of ya!
Janette
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Happy Blogiversary!
Danielle C.
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Happy blogiversery. I have to say that I originally subscribed to your blog solely because of the name “Peanut Butter Fingers” but I’ve really enjoyed all of your posts.
Samantha Robertson
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Happy Bloggiversary to one of my favorite fellow Floridians!
Denise
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Congrats on your 1 year bloggiversary!!!
Maura
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Congratulations! I love your blog and hope you keep it up for a very long time : )
Natalie
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cookies!
MASHley
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Yay for cookies and your one year anniversary! I truly love reading about your life and adventures, and learning so much about health and fitness along the way–you are truly as inspiration to me when that alarm goes off at 5:48 AM for a workout
Kristen
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Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!
Brooke
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me me me me me me me me me me PICK MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! ha ha ha gotta love it!
lucy
lucy
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Happy blogiversary Julie!!! Congrats on your first year! Hey, who doesn’t love cookies! Great giveaway!
Laurie
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If you started in 2009, isn’t it your two year anniversary? Congrats on the milestone though!
Ryah
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Oops, just realized you linked to last years anniversary post.
Ryah
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Cookies are awesome giveaway items!
Lorin
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Congrats on 1 year! I only discovered your blog a few weeks ago but I love it and have been reading everyday since I found it! Keep up the great posts!
Shelly
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