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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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! =)
Happy Anniversary! I really like your blog! You are so cute!
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!
fun!! I just found you a few weeks ago and thought I’d comment in hopes to win! 🙂
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 🙂
Happy Blogging Anniversary!!!!
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 🙂
Congrats, Julie!
Happy One Year Julie 😀 So happy for you!
You are AWESOME & I enjoy reading your blog each & every day!
xoxo
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!!
Yay for your blogiversary!
My favorite post was your engagement recap 🙂
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!
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. 🙂
Congrats!! I love reading your blog! I’m literally so excited for your post wedding entry!!!
I love your blog! 🙂 congrats on the one year!
I just found your blog and am loving it so far! Congrats on your first year!!!!!
congrats julie! 🙂
YAY HAPPY 1 Year!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!
I love your blog! Congrats on 1 year!
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…
Congrats on 1 year!
Your blog inspires me to make healthy choices and become a runner!
Thank you!!!
Happy 1 year bloggy!!
Me love some COOOOOOOKIES!
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!
Happy blogiversary! I didn’t realize we started blogging around the same time– my one year was Sunday! 🙂
Absolutely love your blog! It has become a habit to log on every night to catch up! Congrats on the anniversary!
Awwwwwwww happy anniversary! I’m a “silent reader” but just had to comment. I love your blog – adorable! 🙂
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…
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
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!!!
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! 🙂
Congrats! 🙂
Congrats on you blog-iversary!! I love reading everything you have to say everyday!
Congratulations! I think I may have read every post in the past year. 🙂 Keep it up!
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! 🙂
Congrats on one year! I’ve gotten quite a few great ideas from you!
congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog since the beginning of summer, and I’ve been loving it ever since!
Congratulations!!!!
And that is the most amazing giveaway ever!! : )
Can I have some peanut butter cookies?? : )
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!
Happy 1 year!
Congrats Julie! I absolutely love your blog (but you already know that 🙂 )! I can’t wait to read more 🙂
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)
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.
I’m a silent reader myself but love your blog! Keep up the great work, I’m a huge fan of pb! =)
Julie- cake mix, oatmeal nut choco chip, protein brownie, anything you make I would devour. Congrats on one year, the blog is fantastic!
Congrats on 1 year–I love your blog!
I love PB fingers!
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! 🙂
awww! that’s adorable! sadie is humbled. 🙂
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!
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 🙂