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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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“Cozy Drinks” for the Chilly Days

December 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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it’s time to turn up the heat—both in your home and in your kitchen—by cooking up some of these cozy drinks that are sure to warm you this winter. Check out these hot drink recipes you can make in the comfort of your own home.

Filed Under: article teaser, drink Tagged With: drink, drinks, link-love, winter

Do Apples Wake You Better than Coffee?

December 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a phrase you have probably heard. But do apples wake you better than coffee?

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Filed Under: food, nutrition Tagged With: Did You Know, dietetics, food, nutrition

Blogging 101: Be Delighted by Brittany

December 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’ve briefly met her at past Blend Retreats, but I have fallen in love with her on her blog Delights and Delectables and was therefore delighted (see what I did there?) when she was willing to share some blogging wisdom with us!

Enjoy and be inspired!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101

Throwback Thursday: Fit Friends

December 5, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

MY #1 TIP FOR HEALTHY LIVING:
Find your own healthy!
Everyone is different, so don’t think you have to take up running or eating kale just because all of your friends are doing it.

Filed Under: fitness Tagged With: fitness, running, semi-healthy life, thoughts

Scenes from Thanksgiving Weekend

December 2, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thanksgiving food, family and fun.

Filed Under: family, food, holiday, SHN Eats Tagged With: faith, family, farm, food, MIMM, thankful

(longest) SHN Favorites + Link-Love (post ever) 11-30-13

November 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

shn favorites and link-love

Check out all of my favorite foodie finds, blog posts and videos from the past few months!

Filed Under: SHN Favorites

The Grand Thankful Thursday Link-Up 2013

November 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Thankful Thursday’s final link-up post. Share what you are thankful for and be inspired by others.

Filed Under: #30daysofthanks Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, Dave, thankful, Thankful Thursday, thankful thursday

WIAW #86 Chipotle Pepper Obsessed + Crockpot Chili Recipe

November 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Check out this deliciously spicy chipotle crockpot chicken chili recipe to warm you up on a cold night!

Filed Under: Entree, nut free, recipe, SHN Eats, soup + chili Tagged With: chili, crockpot, recipe

Blogging 101: On Food and Narcissism

November 26, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101

I’ve been doing this blogging thing for three years now, so I thought I might jump in and take a stab at a few of the topics. I often ask myself, “Why am I blogging?” Here are some of the reasons why to and why not to blog.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101

Date Night at the Mall of America

November 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

hunger games catching fire d-box seat review

We had a great date night at Mall of America where we saw a movie, dined and even bought ourselves some new footwear. See the details about where we went and how we liked it!

Filed Under: food, review, twin cities Tagged With: food, MIMM, restaurant, review, treat yourself, twin cities, Uncategorized, weekend

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Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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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

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

Raspberry Homemade Fruit Roll Ups with Frozen Fruit

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

[IMM Link-Up #9] Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

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