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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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What to Eat in Portland, Oregon

February 17, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dave and I went to Portland to visit friends (and to see the Gilmore Guys) and we fell in LOVE with the foodie scene. Here are some things I think you should eat in Portland!

Filed Under: friends, life, restaurant, review, Travel Tagged With: donut, portland oregon, sushi, taco

House Hunting Part 3

February 15, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

This is the third installment of the sappy saga that is a first home buyers house hunting experience. Lots of disappointment, but it will all be worth it! You know how I’ve been complaining about house hunting woes? Welp, that’s over because we have finally secured our very first home! It’s kind of crazy how…

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Filed Under: home, life Tagged With: house hunting

house hunting update #2

February 6, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

House hunting is frustrating, especially with Dave travelling and houses going so fast. Like gone in one day fast. It’s insanely stressful trying to make such an enormous decision that quickly.

Filed Under: home, life, ramble Tagged With: house hunting

5 Things I Have Learned About House Hunting + News

January 21, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

We put in an offer on a house! While my nerves proceed to go crazy, here are some things I’ve learned about house hunting in the past few months.

Filed Under: life, ramble Tagged With: home, house hunting

Half Marathon Training with Fall Allergies (training update 2015)

October 30, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! Let’s chat about how my 10 week half marathon training plan went. Spoiler alert: it did not go as planned.

Filed Under: half-marathon, life, ramble, running, running outside, tips Tagged With: fitness tips, running, running tips

Happy Things #5: Good News

August 31, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to focus on the happy things in my life. I have one of those weird brains that naturally seeks out the negative in pretty much any situation, but I think with practice (and with these types of posts) we can train our brains to focus on the GOOD.

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, family, Favorites, happy things, life, Nebraska, positivity, ramble, thankful, wedding, weekend Tagged With: happy things, positivity

Girls’ Weekend at Seven Sisters Cabin + Galena, Illinois

August 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey there and Happy Monday! I’ve decided to move the Inspire Me Monday link-up over to my new blog The iLOVE Project. The link-up just seemed to fit the blog so well and I also think it will help the new blog grow. It’s like a little baby right now, so it needs all the…

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Filed Under: blend, friends, life, Travel, weekend Tagged With: girls' weekend, Illinois, travel

It Is Good to Have a Partner in Crime to #shareyoursummer

July 31, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

my favorite partner in crime, Dave Cakes

Hey friends! Today, I want to take this opportunity to tell you how awesome Dave (aka Dave Cakes) is. #shareyoursummer

Filed Under: Dave, life, ramble Tagged With: Sponsored

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

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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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double chocolate frozen banana soft serve with @fairlife by @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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