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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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Girls on the Run 5K in the Twin Cities

November 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

girls on the run 5k recap

A fun race with Girls on the Run Twin cities.

Filed Under: running Tagged With: 5K, Girls on the Run, race recap, running, twin cities

Thankful Thursday Link-Up #3

November 21, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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I’m thankful for the cloudy days since they show me how truly great the sun is. This is more than just literal, although I do love me some sunshine! It’s those days that we feel down or even have a nagging headache that remind us how good things really are on the good days. We need the dark to appreciate the light.

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

Blogging 101: 14 Questions with Lindsay Cotter

November 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Monday, friends! Today I am so excited to have a lovely blend share some advice with you all for my Blogging 101 series. Catch up on past Blogging 101 posts: Getting Real with Heather from Kiss My Broccoli Living and Learning with Katie Advice from Alex Tries it Out Tips from the Chimes Advice…

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Thankful Thursday Link-Up #2

November 14, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Have you heard of the 30 days of thanks challenge? Check out this link-up to see what it’s all about!

Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, link-up, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, link-up, thankful, thankful thursday

WIAW #85 Bacon + Egg Bake in a Skillet with a Side of Embarrassment

November 13, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

bacon and egg bake in a skillet with mashed potato crust

I made an awful mistake, but it resulted in an amazing recipe Bacon and Egg Bake in a Skillet with Mashed Potato Crust! Check out my crazy story and delicious recipe now!

Filed Under: breakfast, Entree, nut free, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: humor, recipe

Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

November 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

single serve chocolate chip pumpkin cake

Everyone deserves a treat now and then! Treat yourself to a delicious chocolate chip pumpkin cake in a mug today!

Filed Under: Meals for One (or Two), recipe Tagged With: fail, pumpkin, recipe, single serve, treat, treat yourself, Uncategorized

5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall

November 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

starbucks pumpkin spice

While there are plenty of things to enjoy
during the season, it can also be a difficult time for some to stick
to staying fit and healthy. The days get shorter and colder and the
over abundance of pumpkin-spiced goodies and pies may sound like a
recipe for diet disaster, but I am here to tell you it doesn’t have
to be!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fall, fitness, guest post, tips

20 Confessions

November 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

20 confessions of Amanda at Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

Filed Under: confessions Tagged With: confessions, humor, life, Uncategorized

#30DaysofThanks Thankful Thursday Link-up #1

November 7, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Finding time each day of November to be thankful. Share what you are thankful for!

Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, gratitude, thankful, Thankful Thursday, Uncategorized

WIAW #84 Chicago Eats

November 6, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

katie and I at hot chocolate run

Road trip eats and Chicago dining.

Filed Under: food, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicago, food, Uncategorized

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S’mores Cookie Dough Pie in a Skillet

S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

Grilled S’mores Banana Boats

grilled s'mores banana boats before and after

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

{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

chocolate covered strawberries with sprinkles with sprinkles

GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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banana nut protein muffins 2 with bacon and chocolate chips via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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