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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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Easy Southwest Burger Recipe + Food Prep Inspiration

July 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

southwest burger patties via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This flavorful southwest burger recipe packed with veggies, guacamole and spice is perfect on a bun or on a salad with some salsa. There’s even guacamole inside.

Filed Under: 20 Minute Meals, food, Gluten Free, nut free, ramble, recipe Tagged With: burger, grill

IMM #42: 7 Tasty Cold Treats for Hot Summer Days

July 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tasty cold treats for summer via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s time for another week of Inspire Me Monday! I share stuff that’s inspiring me (along with stuff from the weekend usually) and you can link-up your own posts and/or check out all of the inspiration linked up! This week I’m sharing some awesomely tasty cold treats for summer that I found in last week’s link-up!

Filed Under: dessert, Inspire Me, link-up, recipe round-up Tagged With: cold treats, dessert, icecream, inspire me link

Pinterest Board Widget // Two Methods

July 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

pin with me Pinterest sidebar widget

How to create a lovely Pinterest board widget to show off your pins to your followers! I’ve included two methods as well as how to create a profile widget!

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

Inspire Me Monday #41: Semi Healthy Ranch Recipes

July 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 semi healthy ranch recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Ranch is such a simple ingredient, that I usually only think of it as a salad topper or veggie dipper. But it turns out you can use it a lot of cool ways. I found 4 semi- healthy ranch recipes to share with you.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, family, foodspiration, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, recipe round-up, weekend Tagged With: he put a ring on it, inspire me link, recipe

Five Thoughts + Some News!

July 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Apparently I like sharing news on the blog. Especially the teaser aspect of the title that involves the word “news.” That way I know those who like to know stuff about me personally will read it. Ha. I actually had a totally different post planned. One involving hiking in Colorado, but that will have to…

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Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, life, ramble Tagged With: he put a ring on it

Soybu Workout Clothes Review [Giveaway Closed]

July 8, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

soybu review + giveaway-- super cute workout clothes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Are you ready for some super cute Soybu workout clothes?? Enter to win a whole workout outfit! [Giveaway is closed, but there is still an awesome review!]

Filed Under: fashion, fitness, ramble Tagged With: fashion, fit fashion, fitness

IMM #40 Short + Sweet

July 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up! Share some inspiration and check out all the awesome posts linked.   Howdy friends. How was your weekend? Mine was spent working (at least I get to make chicken pesto pizza at work–see above), watching watermelon’s explode and playing with my nephew. Who apparently likes to climb…

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

Rants + Raves aka Life Lately

July 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

breakfast outside

Since I don’t want this whole post to be a rant, but I still want to vent a little (because maybe you can relate to one of my points), I’ve decided to come up with a positive for every negative point. Maybe this will be a new series. Who knows?

Filed Under: About Amanda, ramble Tagged With: rants and raves

Inspire Me Monday #39 LOVE Wins

June 29, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

love wins

All you need is love, right?

Filed Under: happy things, Inspire Me, link-up, weekend Tagged With: #lovelovelove, love

Semi Healthy Cooking for One

June 26, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

semi healthy cooking for one via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Cooking for one can be tricky. Especially healthy cooking for one.

Most recipes I find tend to feed 6 or more. While there’s nothing wrong with eating leftovers, not everything is meant to be frozen.

Filed Under: foodspiration, ramble, tips Tagged With: cooking for one or two, guest post, leftovers

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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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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

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

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fire roasted tomato taco sauce via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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