I awoke to quite an awesome surprise!
Nearly 200 emails from you guys sharing your amazing experiences volunteering in your communities! I already started reading them and cannot wait to showcase your involvement on Peanut Butter Fingers.
Since the response to my call for volunteer experiences was way more awesome than I anticipated, I think I may turn your submissions into a series on the blog and roll them out over the next few months, highlighting a few at a time.
Since there were so many submissions (which is great!), it may take me a while to get to yours, but I promise a response at some point! I’m so grateful to have such phenomenal readers who give back and want to share about their experiences. You guys are freakin’ awesome.
I am also closing submissions at this point because I want to keep this project manageable and give your emails the attention they deserve. If you guys enjoy the series about volunteer organizations, I’ll open them back up once I’m through the current submissions. Thank you!!
Workout
Today’s workout was a throw back workout from the Best Body Boot Camp. I randomly selected a circuit workout from week five of the program to complete this morning after 20 minutes on the elliptical.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning had Sadie drooling.
- Eggs
- Chicken sausage
- Cheese
She was in odor overload!
I made myself scrambled eggs packed with chicken sausage, tomatoes and shredded cheese and served them with a toasted English muffin and a hot mug of coffee.
If that plate doesn’t make a dog drool, I’m not sure what will.
See ya shortly with another cruise recap post!
Of Possible Interest
- No Time, No Space Workout (Fitbie.MSN.com)
- 12 Healthy Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo (FitSugar.com)
- 30 Before 30 (KatyWidrick.com)
- Write Your Future Self an Email (ThenHeatherSaid.com)
I can’t wait to see all the volunteer programs people are involved in! I’d love to get some ideas!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
Wow! That is incredible that so many people emailed you! I can’t wait to read about the volunteer programs
Breakfast looks so yummy!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope
I need to try chicken sausage. It always looks so great in your recipes!
Laurie
i eat it way too often.
it’s just so darn good!
peanutbutterfingers
Julie, I love your blog and this volunteer idea! I’ve been looking for a volunteer opportunity to get involved with and I’m so excited to read all about others and get great ideas! Thanks for being such an inspiration
xoxoxox
Dominique
me too! after reading the emails, i can tell you that i already feel inspired! the experiences everyone is sharing are incredible.
peanutbutterfingers
Lots of really involved readers out there – that’s awesome.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat
Ohhhh breakfast looks good! I’m really looking forward to the volunteer posts
it’s amazing and wonderful that so many people are willing to give their own time and effort to help others. I love it!
Becca
I can’t wait to read about all the volunteer experiences!
I love how the tomatoes add color to your eggs!
Heather @ Run Eat Play
I went through a chicken sausage phase where I threw it in everything! I haven’t had it in so long but your scrambled eggs just made me want to bring it back!
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third
I can’t wait to see these volunteer ideas too! I am looking for some ways to get involved and am ready to be inspired!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
That’s so cool that you got such an awesome response!!!
Liz @ Iheartvegetables
Howdy! Quick question since your the elliptical queen! I never used one until yesterday…I usually run but I’ve pull something in my glute which doesn’t hurt on the elliptical strangely enough. When you do 20 minutes what sort of ramp and resistance do you do?
Michelle@PeachyPalate
the ellipticals at my gym go up to 20 and i do it at a level 10 with the ramp at a 9.
peanutbutterfingers
Cool thanks! Wasn’t sure if I was taking it to easy being a newbie but that’s manageable!
Might try your interval one tonight.
Michelle@PeachyPalate
oh your plate looks fantastic! Jealous!
alex
Your breakfast has me drooling too!
Tiff
That’s so awesome that so many people are involved in volunteering!! I can’t wait to see what types of things people are doing so I can get some inspiration to try out new things
. Oh and btw, I started Insurgent yesterday and I may be half way through it already haha…it’s good!! I’d say you should read it for your May book club 
.
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health
ahh! i can’t wait to start!
peanutbutterfingers
Love the volunteer idea- I’m looking forward to seeing the posts and hope to be inspired!
Blog is the New BLack
I love that you are Planning on showcasing volunteer work. I definitely want to get involved with volunteer programs and who knows, maybe one that you showcase will speak to me!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life
that’s the cutest picture of Sadie yet!!! and showcasing volunteer work is SUCH a great idea! cant wait to read about them!
Melissa @ SquatsandSquash
That response is so awesome! And adorable pic of Sadie, as usual
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
Maybe you already have a blog post on this, but how do you cook your salmon? I love fish but get a little intimidated when attempting to cook it… the black skin on the back gives me the heebie jeebies! :-\
Emily
Great to hear that so many people volunteer and want to share their experiences!
The Kidless Kronicles
Nicole
great to hear you got a good response!
that breakfast looks amazing! I love making scrambles for breakfast
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
I love chicken sausage… we have some with feta and spinach in them in our freezer right now. Yum! I’ve never put them in my eggs before but I’m feeling an awesome scramble in my near future!
Looking forward to reading all the inspiring stories
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed
That breakfast sounds SO good right now. It’s cold and rainy today, and hot eggs would really hit the spot.
I might be drooling right alongside Sadie!
SweatyGirl
Something about chicken mixed with eggs from a chicken …I just can’t seem to do it!!
Devon
Oh my word. That photo of Sadie just melted my heart.
Karina Vargas
I love eggs and a good piece of toast! YUMM!
I gotta read that 30 -30 post. THanks!
Annette@FitnessPerks
That is my favorite picture of Sadie yet. She just looks so perfect!! I think the sunlight is just right in the picture
Holly
I love the idea of chicken sausage in scrambled eggs! Do you use a special flavor?
Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony
apple chicken sausage is my all-time favorite!
peanutbutterfingers
Sadie’s face could make any heart melt. My dog loves eggs as well, she is by our side if we are making them.
Alex @ therunwithin
Careful – Sadie looks ready to steal your breakfast!!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
That’s wonderful so many people volunteer! I’m looking forward to reading about all their experiences.
Abby @ Change of Pace
That breakfast looks awesome. It’s making me hungry again even though I just ate! Can’t wait to hear about all the volunteer work
Jill @ Jill is Active
That pic of sadie is seriously too precious, your breakfast does look quite delicious thougj so I dont blame her. My dogs always hover over me like little mice searching for cheese when I eat so I can relate haha. Cant wait to see more cruise pics!!
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess
So awesome! I love Sadie pics…and i am definitely craving chicken sausage now!
Katie @ Katie Moves
That is so awesome people got so into sharing volunteer ideas! I can’t wait to hear about them!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
I can’t wait to see the volunteer opportunities! That response is so great!
Yellow Haired Girl
How awesome that so many people are involved in great volunteer organizations! I cannot wait to hear more about them all! I’m always looking for a new way to give back!
Emily @ Glitz Glam Granola
That is such a wonderful response. Looking forward to hearing more! I have been struggling to reduce my work hours so that I can fit in some volunteer time. There is a wolf sanctuary near where I live that would LOVE to help. Really anything with animals and I’m a sucker
Speaking of … love today’s Sadie picture. That dog has such an adorable face. Pardon me now while I go hug my own monster.
‘Dee @ ‘Dee’s Garret
Um, pictures of Sadie seriously make my day. She’s so stinkin’ cute!
Jillian
I just saw this! Just wanted to leave a comment to share that my posts today and yesterday were about volunteering at my local animal shelter. I’m so glad you’re going to do a series on volunteering, it’s so rewarding!
Kelly
I hope you open this back up! I’ve been behind on my blog reading and just now saw your posts. I’d love to tell you about my volunteering for the Disaster Action Team with the local Red Cross chapter here. It’s very rewarding! I’ve blogged a little bit about it already.
Maria aka Lil Mys Ninja