Friday, December 7, 2012

Happy Birthday to Me Giveaway!

42nd Birthday - December 7, 2012

Good morning! It's my 42nd birthday today! What?! Not sure how that happened (time certainly accelerates when you get older), but I've been blessed with great family and friends throughout my life.

Today is about walking to the beach with Cidney the Girl Dog, lunch with my folks and dinner and rom-com with friends. Sweet. And, of course, calories don't count today. It's the law.

To celebrate, I'm having a little giveaway! One reader gets a $20 Amazon gift card and $20 donated in their name to the Red Cross. A little something for you, and a little something for others. Sounds like a plan.

Just leave a comment below before Sunday night, December 9, 2013 at midnight PST. I'll randomly pick one winner. Leave your email or twitter handle if you comment anonymously. FCC Disclosure: I'm paying for this.

Thanks for sharing my birthday with me! Hope you have a great day too!

- mary the food librarian

114 comments:

  1. BethDecember 7, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    That is a great giveaway! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    How kind of you to give us something on YOUR birthday! Happy birthday -- hope you have a great one!
    Twitter - @jhaneelmarie

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  3. ErikaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    You're so thoughtful! Have a wonderful birthday!

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    1. ErikaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:37 AM

      Sorry I thought my info would show. My twitter name is airykah1382

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  4. hanaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Happy birthday!!

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  5. Doug WaymanDecember 7, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Joyeux Anniversaire! I have SO enjoyed following your blog (and Tweets) these last 3 yrs. If Douglas Adams was correct, 42 is "The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything." Good luck with that. :)

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  6. LisaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  7. LisaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

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  8. SavannagalDecember 7, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! I hope you enjoy your day.

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  9. ElinkaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! Hope your day is grand!

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  10. KierstenDecember 7, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Happy birthday and enjoy your day!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    To ...life, the universe, and everything! Happy Happy Birthday!

    Best,
    @randomhapa

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  12. LorenaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Hope it's a wonderful one!

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  13. Jeanne d'ArcDecember 7, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Happy Birthday! My birthday was this week too!

    By the way, that little cake looks scrumptious. Are you baking your own birthday cake? I sometimes do...

    arcwhitt@hotmail.com

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  14. yummychunkletDecember 7, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    That's very thoughtful to include a donation to The Red Cross! Happy Birthday!

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  15. Sarah ODecember 7, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    You are beyond generous! Have a wonderful birthday and keep up the great work. I heart your blog!
    ~Sarah

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  16. Kristin PinyanDecember 7, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Have a happy birthday!

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  17. Auntie NettieDecember 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Happy Birthday. May you have a year of only pleasant patrons, increased acquisition budgets, time to read all the newly released cookbooks, an oven that cooks evenly, and calories that never ever count.

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  18. DoreenDecember 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Happy birthday!

    beaniebruin at gmail dot com

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  19. Eva @ All Books ConsideredDecember 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Happy Birthday!!

    Thank you for your generosity -- love your blog!!

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  20. MrsblockoDecember 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Happy birthday! remember, 42 is twice as nice as 21!

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  21. DeborahDecember 7, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  22. SaraDecember 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Aw, what a great giveaway! Happy birthday! :)

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  23. PlockDecember 7, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    happy birthday! that cupcake looks delicious!

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  24. erichichiDecember 7, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    happy birthday!

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  25. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Wish you a very Happy Birthday! May all your dreams come true.

    - Priti

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  26. Megan MyersDecember 7, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Happy happy birthday! Many happy returns.

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  27. ShannonDecember 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  28. NanetteDecember 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    How sweet are you! Happy birthday! xoxo

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  29. Aik OoiDecember 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  30. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Happy happy joy joy! Hope you have a great birthday! Thank you for sharing <3

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  31. Miss MochiDecember 7, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day, and I'm curious as to the lunch and dinner choices.

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  32. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday! Enjoy your day-- do something to spoil yourself & thank you for offering a wonderful giveaway!

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  33. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Happy Birthday. Thank you for such a generous and thoughtful giveaway. What a great idea to give to the Red cross too

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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  34. KellyDecember 7, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Happy birthday!! I enjoy your blog.

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  35. LindaWDecember 7, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Happy B-day. I'm about your age, and I too am amazed at how quickly the years have passed. I feel like I'm 26 - who's that middle age lady looking out my mirror??

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  36. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary!! Hope you have the best day :) xoxo

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  37. LindsayDecember 7, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  38. AndreaDecember 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day celebrating!

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  39. rachelDecember 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope it's filled with sweets

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  40. MarinaDecember 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary! Thanks for all the baking inspiration year around.

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  41. graceDecember 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    happy birthday, mary!

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  42. KimDecember 7, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    42 is so young....enjoy every day. Happy Birthday.

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  43. looloolooweezDecember 7, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Happy birthday! Thanks for doing this giveaway -- and for making it bigger than "just" a giveaway. Warm fuzzies all around!

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  44. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary! I hope you enjoyed your day.

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  45. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    happy Birthday! I hope you have many happy days to come.

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  46. ArcDecember 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Happy birthday to you!

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  47. MargaretDecember 7, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Happy birthday, Mary! I love your blog. Keep up the great work you do!

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  48. ShannonDecember 7, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary!We are going to have to plan another get together soon :-)

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  49. AzusaDecember 7, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Wishing you the happiest of birhtdays, Mary! Hope it's delicious.

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  50. ErinDecember 7, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Happy birthday Mary! I hope you have a big bundt to celebrate :)

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  51. Amanda ThompsonDecember 7, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary!! Everyone should bake a
    Bundt cake in your honor!!

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  52. NikkiDecember 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    You crazy, food librarian! Giving things away on your birthday ... but then, I'm not surprised, b/c that's just who you are. Happy, Happy Birthday, Mary!

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  53. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Happy Birthday - you share the day with my sister-in-law (but she has a few years on you). Also Pearl Harbor Day! Hope you have a great birthday and thanks for sharing on your special day!

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  54. OlgaDecember 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Happy Birthday! I very much enjoy your site and hope your day is as sweet as can be!

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  55. JanDecember 7, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! You should be buying yourself a new bundt pan to add to your collection! HaHa
    But it does feel good paying it forward! Hope someone gives you a nice surprise too.

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  56. marikoDecember 7, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Happy birthday to you!

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  57. IslaDecember 7, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Wonderful giveaway! Happy Birthday to you!!

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  58. PamDecember 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! Love your blog and libraries ROCK.

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  59. The Path TraveledDecember 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Wow..to be 42 again! Heck...to be 50 again..
    Enjoy your birthday, MARY! Life gets faster each day, But today its your day! Happy days ahead....many more to come!
    Betty
    betty.hall55@att.net

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  60. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Happy birthday! I'm bringing your cinnamon chocolate bundt to a party tomorrow!

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  61. yokoDecember 7, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Happy 42nd! All the best to you.

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  62. Meister @ The Nervous CookDecember 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Oh, Mary, happy birthday! I wish your birthday came during Big Bundt Month, but this'll do. ;-)

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  63. Teacher FrancineDecember 7, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Love your blog...happy bday!

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  64. CatieDecember 7, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! Thanks for sharing the celebration with your readers!

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  65. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Happy Birthday to one of my favorite blogs (and bloggers)! Excellent idea for a giveaway. Merry Christmas!

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  66. JenniferDecember 7, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Happy birthday! That cupcake looks delicious!

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  67. Megan B.December 7, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  68. DorothyDecember 7, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Happy birthday!

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  69. AmyDecember 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday!! :-)

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  70. NithaDecember 7, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Happy birthday, Food Librarian!

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  71. Panda8ngelDecember 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Happy Birthday!! What a great idea for a gift, donating in that person's name!

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  72. chibiDecember 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Happy birthday! It is because of you that I bake bundts.

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  73. SaraDecember 7, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Happy birthday to you!

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  74. dorism6220December 7, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Happy birthday! Love your recipes.

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  75. Miss MigasDecember 8, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Happy birthday Mary! I wish you the best =) Enjoy your day!!

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  76. FranDecember 8, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday

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  77. TinaDecember 8, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    (sing to the happy birthday tune :) )

    Happy birthday to you,
    You're a sweet 42 :)
    Best wishes for the days to come,
    And have a Happy New Year too!

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  78. LeslieDecember 8, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    Happy Birthday. It is also my nephews birthday. And the gift is in the giving

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  79. SuzanneDecember 8, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Happy birthday! I'd take a walk with my dog on my birthday too--and you are right, calories don't count today!

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  80. The GirlDecember 8, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Happy Bundthday!

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  81. AnonymousDecember 8, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Happy birthday Mary!

    helcho@msn.com

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  82. poliniumDecember 8, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Happy Birthday. It's lovely that you're including a gift for those who need it for your special day.

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  83. LaurieDecember 8, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate! Have a marvelous year!

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  84. KatieHighlandDecember 8, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Happy birthday!!!!!!! I'm sure you'll have lots of sweet treats to celebrate with. :)

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  85. NatalieDecember 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Wishing you a tasty birthday filled with lots of new bundt pans!

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  86. ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬December 8, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Happy birthday! This is a really great giveaway -- everybody wins! Happy holidays to you and yours.
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  87. AngieDecember 8, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Birthday! Many blessings to you!

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  88. AnonymousDecember 8, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Happy Day! It's a lovely thought to share the day with gifts to others!



    Kathleen
    hennrikus@yahoo.com

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  89. webmailaddress2December 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Happy birthday! I so love reading your tasty blog posts. Have a good one!

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  90. AnonymousDecember 8, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    42 will be the best year ever. Happy Birthday, Mary!

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  91. AmyDecember 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Hope you have an awesome birthday! Best wishes to a fabulous year ahead :)

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  92. BarbaraDecember 8, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Birthday, Mary! Love your blog, and the cupcake up there looks yummy (as all the photos do!)

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  93. kaseyDecember 8, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Happy Birthday! :) Thank you for sharing your birthday joy with all of us!

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  94. ZoharDecember 9, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Happy birthday! :)

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  95. TerriDecember 9, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you had a wonderful day.

    vklmarie78@gmail.com

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  96. RhubarbLadyDecember 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Birthday! Love all the bundt cakes-it's inspired me to bake more with my bundt pan. Our favorites are still old-fashioned ones like pound cake and the tunnel of fudge. And thank you for the library plugs-I work for a great library system in Utah. (And, like many library employees, I also check out older books to help keep them in circulation.)

    cooksci at yahoo dot com

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  97. MDFitzDecember 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Hope you had a great birthday weekend full of fun and food!

    mdfitz85[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  98. Alaine88December 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for the giveaway :)
    family74014 at gmail dot com

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  99. JudithGDecember 9, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Happy birthday! I just celebrated mine last week... and I'm a librarian, love food, and love your blog... jlgellerstein@yahoo.com

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  100. NatalieDecember 9, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    love the red cross portion of this giveaway!

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  101. YDecember 9, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Happy 42nd Birthday!

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  102. UnknownDecember 9, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!

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  103. Calees SewellDecember 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Hope you've had a good birthday and this next year does you well!
    @caleessewell

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  104. JudyDecember 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Nothing better than a December birthday! Happy Birthday to you! Mine is in December, too, and I'm a librarian as well. Well, actually now I'm an indexer, but the librarian in me is always present. I like your individual cake -- less temptation.

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  105. UnknownDecember 9, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Happy Birthday! @ChristinBerger

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  106. dentlibDecember 9, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary! Your blog has brought much baking inspiration & joy to many! Thank you. May you have the happiest of birthdays!!!

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  107. TeddieDecember 9, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Happy Birthday and thank you for all the fabulous recipes. My family, friends and coworkers have enjoyed them!

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  108. TiffanyDecember 9, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Hope you have a great birthday!

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  109. amberlindemannDecember 9, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  110. Kath UDecember 9, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday today!

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  111. Kath UDecember 9, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Happy Birthday, Mary! Hope you had a wonderful day today!

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  112. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Happy happy birthday! Enjoy your day! Kelly

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  113. BookWyrmDecember 10, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I'm a little late, but Happy Birthday from another librarian. Live long and bake well.

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