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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

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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Did You Know #15: Epsom Salt Baths

April 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Are epsom salt baths really effective at relieving sore muscles via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Today’s Did You Know Friday (<-find out more here) topic is Epsom salt baths. I’m mostly going to discuss the healing benefits for sore muscles, but I want to dig into a little bit of the other uses because there are many!

Filed Under: fitness, Health + Fitness, link-up, running, tips Tagged With: Did You Know, fitness

3 Diets You Might Want to Check Out (that don’t sacrifice nutrients or happiness)

April 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 diets you might want to check out (that don't sacrifice nutrients or happiness)

Okay. I know what you must be thinking, “Diet? You want me to go on a diet?” Nope. I just thought these ideas of a certain way to eat (aka diets) were fascinating.

Filed Under: foodspiration, guest post, Health + Fitness, nutrition Tagged With: diet, food, foodspiration

Inspire Me Monday #6: Netflix Shows to Watch

March 30, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 shows you should watch on Netflix with strong female leads via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up where you can link your best work from the week AND be inspired by others. We all have something to offer, right?

Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, twin cities Tagged With: blends, inspire me link, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers

Leprechaun Chase 10K Race 2015

March 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K Race. The obstacles, fun parts and my results! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I had the privilege of racing with sister Courtney at her first ever 10K race: The Nebraska Leprechaun Chase 10K. It’s a super fun race, but definitely not for those of us who don’t train very well.

Filed Under: family, fitness, Nebraska, race, rant, running Tagged With: 10K, leprechaun chase, race, running

Lemon Snickerdoodle Funfetti Cookies

March 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Lemon Snickerdoodle Funfetti Cookies 2 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

The light, airy, buttery cookie gives off a bite of tart lemon and is offset perfectly by the signature snickerdoodle cinnamon/sugar coating. This is the perfect dessert to welcome in spring, bring to your family Easter shindig, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Filed Under: cookies, Dave, dessert, kid friendly, nut free, recipe, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: cookie, cookies, funfetti, recipe

Inspire me Monday #5: Pinspiration

March 23, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

bonsai bowl

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday! A place where I share some of my current inspirations, and you can share yours as well.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble Tagged With: inspiration, inspire me link, link-love, link-up

Confessions of an Imperfect Blogger (and person)

March 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

confessions of an imperfect blogger

The truth is…no one is perfect. Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of this fact in the form of a confessions post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

March 18, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

easy DIY homemade fruit roll ups. great as a snack, a semi-healthy treat, or for fueling for a run. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Make your own homemade fruit roll ups (or homemade fruit leathers..what do you call them?) with berries you already have in your freezer! These semi-healthy snacks are perfect to make ahead of time to stow in your purse, gym bag or running pouch for fuel-on-the-go!

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, dessert, egg free, Gluten Free, kid friendly, nut free, Paleo or Paleo Friendly, recipe, snack, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: fruit, recipe, semi-healthy

Inspire Me Monday #4: 6 Bloggers Who Inspire Me

March 16, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 Bloggers Who Inspire Me via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday where you can find all kinds of inspiration and even leave your own inspirational link! Cuz we’re all good at something..right?? (<-it’s true.)

Filed Under: blogging + writing, foodspiration, Inspire Me, link-up Tagged With: blogging + writing, inspire me link, link-up

#diduknowlink 14: Blender vs Food Processor

March 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

learn all about blender vs food processor #diduknowlink via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Blender vs food processor. Are they interchangeable? Let’s find out!

Filed Under: food, link-up, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, food, nutrition, tips

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Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

{WIAW #42} Mexican Tacos and Dessert Fail

Chewy Almond Funfetti Cookies + 7 Happy Things

chewy almond funfetti cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com perfect for customizing for any holiday including the 4th of july! #yum #recipe #cookies #dessert

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[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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