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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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IMM #38: Moving Day and Links I Love

June 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

me emily kinney shirt for this is war tour via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Tons of awesome links to check out from cats to healthy desserts to blog tips!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites, Inspire Me, life, link-up, review, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: Minnesota, restaurant, Stillwater

Caturday #3

June 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

one fluffy zoey cat

Oh hey there friends! You ready for some cute fluffy cat stuff?? Welcome to the third installment of Caturday!

Filed Under: Caturday, life Tagged With: zoeyfluffybutt

Duluth, Lake Superior + I Made a Movie!

June 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

travel to duluth via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I was finally able to explore Duluth and Lake Superior this week—my last week in Minnesota! Dave and I made a whole day of it and I even compiled a fun movie with our adventures. If you’re visiting the area…these are some places you will want to check out!

Filed Under: Dave, family, food, foodspiration, life, Travel, twin cities Tagged With: duluth, Minnesota

Tips to Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [Part 2]

June 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

tips to increase productivity while working from home without damaging your relationships via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Working from home full-time for the past couple of months, I’ve discovered many things about myself. Including how easily sidetracked I can get at home. Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: productivity, working from home

Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [IMM #37]

June 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tips to increase productivity while working from home via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Working from home full-time for the past couple of months, I’ve discovered many things about myself. Including how easily I can get sidetracked.

Today I’m sharing some tips that I’ve learned along the way! Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, tips, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: link-up, minneapolis, productivity, tips

Cocoa Mocha Cashew Butter + Confessions of a Food Blogger

June 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

cocoa mocha cashew butter. delish on toast, crackers or right out of the jar! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This healthy, yet indulgent nut butter is perfect for slathering on your morning toast, some whole grain crackers or even for adding into your morning smoothie! Whip up some cocoa mocha cashew butter and see for yourself!

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, breakfast, confessions, Dairy Free, egg free, Gluten Free, nut free, ramble, recipe, snack, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: blogger confessions, blogging + writing, healthy fats, nut butter, semi-healthy

Summery Strawberry Recipes [IMM Link-Up #13]

June 8, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

8 Summery Strawberry Recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These strawberry recipes seemed to call out to me, saying…summer will be here soon enough! Then I will have to start worrying about things like sunscreen and making sure I run outside before 10am.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, food, Inspire Me, life, link-up, recipe round-up, weekend Tagged With: concert, music, strawberries

Did You Know #17: Benefits of Compression Socks

June 5, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

do compression socks really work

There’s this fad nowadays in the fitness and running industry involving compression gear, more specifically, compression socks. But are they just fashionable or do they really serve a purpose?

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

Spicy Lime Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips

June 3, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

spicy lime tortilla chips with cottage cheese square

These super simple homemade baked tortilla chips are a perfect spicy snack to toast up and bring to your next summer shindig. They’re even semi-healthy!

Filed Under: About Amanda, food, life, nut free, recipe, snack, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: chips, party food, snack

[IMM #12] My Favorite Productivity Tools

June 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 awesome productivity tools so you can get stuff done

When blogging is a real source of income however, you tend to put a little more pressure on yourself. (But of course, you still want to try to have fun with it!) Here are 4 awesome productivity tools that have helped me grow my readership by 50% by being more focused and efficient.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: blogging + writing

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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

{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

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