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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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December 20, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am verifying that this is in fact my blog so that I can claim this blog for myself via Bloglovin.  Basically I am required to put code on a new blog post to verify myself as the owner.  Follow me or ignore this post if you don’t have Bloglovin. Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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{WIAW #48} December Eats

December 19, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I realized when I tried to figure out what number my WIAW post should be at today that I haven’t done one of these in almost a month!  The last one was November 20th! (WIAW=What I Ate Wednesday.  Click here to see more about why I do this.) I thought I’d share a…

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{MIMM #3} Christmas Baking Party #1

December 17, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I don’t host any holidays currently, so I like to bring goodies to each holiday party I attend.  For Christmas, I like to bake…A LOT! A couple of years ago I worked at the waitressing job until late, then was up until 2am baking and decorating sugar cookies.  You know, because they had…

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Look for the Helpers + Baby Snuggles

December 16, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dear Friends, How ironic is it that I was complaining about not being a mom in my post yesterday, when I found a very good reason to be thankful I don’t have to worry about my children just yet.  I, like many of you, am still trying to process the tragedy of yesterday.  If you…

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{Faithful Friday #3} First Day of Winter Break

December 14, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Apparently this post can also be called “I’m a 25 Year-Old Woman and Not a Mother” or “Logic Vs Heart” or  “How to Look Awesome When Your Walking in Cold Weather”(the original title) (You never know what will come out when I sit down to write!) Well my first day of break was…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Oh the Possibilities!

December 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter (if you don’t, please check me out and help me meet my social media goals for the year!), you’ll know that I was a liiiittle stressed about finals and a HUGE paper I had to write for one of my nutrition classes. Caffeine free diet…

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{Guest Post} How To Start Over

December 12, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’m having another lovely guest poster this Wednesday to prevent me from spending time on WIAW {What I Ate Wednesday} when I have a Chemistry final today!!  Eek!! I will be back next Wednesday with some of my tasty WIAW eats, but for now, settle in and enjoy this inspiring story from my…

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Happy 50th Birthday (Grand)Mama Sue

December 11, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Mama Sue turns 50 today.  A young grandma if you ask me. 😉 We threw my dad a surprise 50th b-day party, so we thought we might as well do the same for mom. Yep, we got her some “old people” items..including depends! In anticipation of sister Courtney having baby Aaron Philip, we…

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{MIMM #2} Motivation Monday [Guest Post]

December 10, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

calee life plus running

Need some motivation to get off the couch and do some work? Check out this guest post filled with motivation!!

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{Faithful Friday #2} Crazy!

December 8, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! What are you crazy about? My pastor asked this question on Sunday and it really made me think. He listed off things like “your kids, cooking, working out, sports…what are you CRAZY about??”  He also asked what people would think we are crazy about if they looked at our social media sites like…

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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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Almond Delight Cookies Recipe [ with almond flour ]

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Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti

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