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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 Things #4

August 24, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

the happy things series

For Today’s post, we are going with the Happy Things title. Remember when I started the Happy Things series forever ago? I wanted to focus on the, well, happy things in my life instead of complaining about everything (like I tend to do).

Filed Under: About Amanda, happy things Tagged With: 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

Inspire Me Monday Link-Up #45

August 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

As you probably know if you’ve been to an Inspire Me Monday link-up, you know I usually share a bit about my weekend, some things inspiring me and then invite you all to link-up and/or check out all of the amazingness that’s linked below!

Filed Under: Inspire Me, link-up, weekend Tagged With: link-love

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

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

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

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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

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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 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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