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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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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

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

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

My Second Half Marathon Recap

May 29, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

half marathon race with sister via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s been about a month since I finished my second half marathon, so I thought I may as well do a little recap. Truthfully I don’t have any words of wisdom like I thought I would. Just some thoughts.

Filed Under: family, half-marathon, Nebraska, race, ramble, running, running outside Tagged With: half marathon, race

[IMM #11] Farewell to Minnesota Giveaway

May 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

q. cumbers event giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Today it’s a Minnesota giveaway hosted by Q. Cumbers restaurant with two tickets to see Kat Perkins at a live outdoor concert at Centennial Lakes Park. This also includes a picnic dinner from Q. Cumbers!

Filed Under: About Amanda, giveaway, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: giveaway, Minnesota

Grilled S’mores Banana Boats

May 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

grilled s'mores banana boats before and after

So what do you think of when you think s’mores? Probably roasting marshmallows around a campfire and then sticking said marshmallows in between graham cracker squares and some chocolate, right? Well…it turns out, there is more than one way to make s’mores!

Filed Under: chocolate, dessert, family, kid friendly, nut free, recipe, snack, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: s'mores, Sponsored, zoeyfluffybutt

[IMM #10] Inspiration from Blend Retreat 2015

May 18, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Upslope Brewing Company blend retreat 2015 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Blend Retreat 2015 was amazing! I am coming away from the experience refreshed, full of inspiration and ready to take on the world.

Filed Under: Dave, friends, Inspire Me, life, link-up, weekend Tagged With: Blend2015

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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

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