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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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Inspire Me Mondays #7: Grandma’s “Special Friend” John

April 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

john and family mother's day

Inspiration can come in the strangest places…even at a funeral. Share your inspiration and you can hopefully be inspired by all of the awesome posts that are linked up here each Inspire Me Monday!

Filed Under: family, Favorites, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, SHN Favorites Tagged With: family, life, link-up

Caturday #2: Part of the Family

April 11, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

zoey cat eating rachael ray nutrish fresh catch grain free whitefish and potatoes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog

Let’s face it…for most of us, our pets are our family. And they tend to creep into our blogs…thus the recent Caturday installments.

Filed Under: Caturday, family, life, ramble Tagged With: family, zoeyfluffybutt

Happy Caturday: Why Kittens are Like Furry Toddlers with Claws

February 21, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

10 reasons owning a kitten is like having a furry toddler with claws via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

What is caturday?

It’s basically Saturday slash cat day. Or share-all-the-cat-pictures-you-can-fit-into-one-post day.

Filed Under: Caturday, family, life, ramble Tagged With: zoeyfluffybutt

Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays

December 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

enjoy your holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dave and I!

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, Goals, happy things, holiday, life, positivity, ramble, thankful Tagged With: Christmas, holiday

When a Food Blogger Cannot Eat

December 10, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

roadtrip through Nebraska

When a food blogger cannot eat…it sucks.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, life, ramble Tagged With: anxiety, family, food, Nebraska

Happy Things #3

November 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

me minneapolis with katie and sam and dave

I just tend to stress about eve-ry-thing.
To remind myself that life is good, I’m doing another Happy Things post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, Dave, friends, happy things, life, ramble, weekend Tagged With: blogging + writing, Dave, family, friends, positivity, thoughts

Mini Sausage, Spinach + Hash Frittatas

November 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

sausage spinach and hash frittatas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These adorable little frittatas are the perfect dish to prepare ahead of time for a week’s worth of healthy breakfast on-the-go! Super customizable too!

Filed Under: article teaser, breakfast, Gluten Free, life, nut free, recipe, restaurant, snack, weekend Tagged With: article teaser, food, recipe, restaurant, twin cities

On My Brain #3 [ 7-7-14 ]

July 7, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

me crazy eyes

Things on my brain this week! Everything from Orange is the New Black to swimsuits.

Filed Under: life, ramble Tagged With: life, on my brain, thoughtful, thoughts, Thursday Thoughts

Planning for the Future

May 15, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

planning for the future

So I have a NASM certification..now what? The answers aren’t always so simple when planning for the future.

Filed Under: life, ramble Tagged With: life, NASM, ramble

9 Things Women Need to Stop Apologizing For

April 7, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

women smiling

Women tend to apologize…a lot! But sometimes you just need to stop apologizing and accept yourself.

Filed Under: article teaser, life, ramble Tagged With: life, self-esteem

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Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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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

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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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