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Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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SHN Favorites 7-26-13

July 26, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’m not gonna lie…I am quite amused at some of the answers for the Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups giveaway.  Some people are just as sneaky as I am when dealing with delicious chocolate goodies.  (Your secret is safe with me…I won’t tell your significant other you won TWO sleeves of cups.)

Then again some people are super sweet and make us all look bad and are offering to share them with loved ones who are in the hospital.  Good for you, friends.  Sharing chocolate is true love.

Today Dave and I were supposed to leave bright and early for the state of Iowa where he can do some more shooting at flying orange targets, but alas he worked until 10pm last night.  When he was supposed to be done at noon. *sigh*

I’ll tell ya one thing–his job is forcing me to deal with constantly changing plans.  My perfectionist side is fighting it quite fiercely, but I really think this seemingly awful time is changing me for the better. 

Since our day is looking a little different…Dave might be yelling at his xbox came right now…I decided to post some favorites I’ve read, seen, saved and pinned as of late.

(Check out more favorites and foodie finds here.)

Foodie Finds:
No Fail Blondies Recipe by Joanne and Adam from Inspired Taste
Pinned to my “Sweet Tooth” board here

Thoughtful Posts
a leap of faith by Lee at Fit Foodie Finds
Pinned to my Quotes or Inspiration board here

This gal is super inspiring (and a fellow Minnesotan) and is quitting her full-time job to blog more and do what she really loves!  So glad to have met her through the blogging world!

Ways to Eat Well When You’re Broke by Andrea at Life is Beautiful

I love this sweet mother of five’s take on nutrition.  She also brings up some rough statistics about the fact that obesity and poverty are tied together in our country.  The cheapest foods tend to be the least healthy as well as the fact that those who are living below our standard of living tend to be less educated on how to cook healthy meals for their families. 

Blog Smarter Twitter Recap 3 by Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean
Pinned to my “Blog/Social Media” board here

There are a lot of helpful tips in here for new and experienced bloggers alike!  Lindsay shares what was said in the blog smarter twitter chat and adds her own opinions as well.  This gal knows what she’s talking about and isn’t shy about saying what she truly thinks!

Fitness Posts:
Fun Fitness by Tina Reale at Best Body Fitness

I loved this post because Tina talks about how she is no longer setting fitness goals…she is just having “fun with her body.”  Okay that sounds weird, but it makes sense right?

Important Areas to Strength Train in the Runner’s Body by Tina Reale at Best Body Fitness
Pinned to my “Running” board here

Since I decided to sign up for a half (eek I haven’t even started a training program yet), I thought it would be helpful to have these strength training exercises to reference.

YouTube Favorites:
Draw My Life by Jenna Marbles added to my Inspiration Playlist
Crossfit: Not Even Once added to my LOL Playlist
This video is pretty disturbing and I’m sure that’s not how all Crossfit gyms work…but this poor form and high weight stuff just so that we can cheer and feel good about ourselves stuff is NOT cool.  Safety first!!

P-interesting Finds:
Pinned to my “Someday” board here
Pinned to my “Veggies and Fruit” board here
Marvelous Mint Sangria pinned to my “Drink Up” board here

Funny Things:
Pinned to my LOL board here

Pinned to my LOL board here

Catch up on Diary of a Semi-Health Nut:
Good Enough (The Imperfect Rambles of a Perfectionist)
Peanut Buttery Chocolatey Giveaway
Things to Take on an Outdoor Run
Monday Moves: Getting My Act Together
Sunday Somethings: Blogging Anxiety
{WIAW #72} Current Confessions
How to Run Through Colored Corn Powder aka a Color Run Giveaway

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Hope you all have a great weekend!  I can’t wait to see my family this weekend!!  Weeee!!

*~Amanda aka Semi-Health Nut~*

What are you up to this weekend?  
Do you watch Jenna Marbles on YouTube??  She is my new favorite!


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About Amanda R DeWitt

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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  1. Sarah Pie

    July 26, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    You linked up some really interesting posts, so thanks for sharing! Sorry to hear about the change of plans but at least you seem to be keeping busy 🙂 I LOVE Jenna Marbles, she is always good for a laugh when I need one.

  2. Sarah Pie

    July 27, 2013 at 3:21 am

    You linked up some really interesting posts, so thanks for sharing! Sorry to hear about the change of plans but at least you seem to be keeping busy 🙂 I LOVE Jenna Marbles, she is always good for a laugh when I need one.

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