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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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Happy Christmas: Best Lines from the movie Elf

December 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

best lines from the movie elf

I adore the movie Elf so I decided to pick out some favorite lines and moments, create some fun graphics and share them with you on this Christmas Eve.

Filed Under: Favorites, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, holiday, humor, list, SHN Favorites

20 Confessions 12-16-13

December 15, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

confessions

Confessing about everything from fitness to Christmas to throwing tantrums.

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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

Happy Birthday to My “Little” Sister

July 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I can’t believe my baby sister is turning 13 years old today.   I am now twice as old as her.  So weird. We got to celebrate last night since Dave and I are in Nebraska for the week.  Much craziness ensued. I already had other younger siblings but for some reason, I wanted another one. …

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{WIAW #65} Farm Food + Fun

May 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I would just like to start out by saying Wow.  Thank you.  To all of the people who wrote heart felt comments on my last post Should Your Workout Leave You Sore for DAYS? I am not used to that kind of response and I was struck by how much time it really…

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Filed Under: Dave, holiday, SHN Eats Tagged With: Dave, farm

{Fitness Friday #6} Fueling for a Long Run

April 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I don’t think I need to tell you how proud I am that I accomplished this 9 mile run, by myself, on a treadmill.  Seriously, I still wonder if it actually happened! Why?I never got sore! Not the next day, not two days later…here we are Friday, a whole FIVE days later and…

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Filed Under: birthday, fitness, half-marathon, review, running Tagged With: birthday, fitness, Fitness Friday, fuel, product review, treadmill

{WIAW #59} KC Birthday Eats

April 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends!   Yes, we are dragging this birthday thing out.  Cuz you only turn 26 once!!  Oh goodness that reminds me I have to change my age on my blog profile… Birthday giveaway Monday (be sure to enter!!), birthday eats today.. You will also see a Fitness Friday post about my birthday run and…

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Filed Under: birthday, SHN Eats Tagged With: birthday, vacation

{MIMM #15} Birthday {Giveaway} + Chobani Freezing Tips

April 8, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Well, the KC trip went a little differently than I had imagined to say the least.  It was fun, yes.  It was also rough.  I was kind of a train wreck of emotions the past five days to tell you the absolute truth. After the chaos of packing and getting the apartment cleaned…

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Filed Under: birthday, Dave, giveaway, rant, review Tagged With: birthday, Dave, dietetics, MIMM, product review, vacation

{WIAW #50} Blackberry Phone Food

January 2, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Yes, I still have a Blackberry phone.  I just can’t seem to get into the touchscreen typing.  It drives me nuts getting wrong words from people because of their phones.  Although I would like some of the cool phone features…can we please come out with a slide-out keyboard for the iphone or Android?…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Holiday Pressure

December 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I really hope you had a wonderful time with your family and/or friends over this holiday season.  For the most part, I had an amazing Christmas (all FOUR of them!) and enjoyed soaking up my loved ones and snuggling my new nephew. Sometimes when things go wrong on the holidays though, it seems…

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

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“Cozy Drinks” for the Chilly Days

blueberry pie caffeinated protein shake. a deliciously healthy way to drink your coffee and vitamins in the morning via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Blueberry Pie Latte Protein Shake

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Lemon Snickerdoodle Funfetti Cookies

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