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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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About Amanda

Confessions of an Imperfect Blogger (and person)

March 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

confessions of an imperfect blogger

The truth is…no one is perfect. Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of this fact in the form of a confessions post.

Filed Under: About Amanda, confessions, ramble Tagged With: confessions

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

2015 Reader Survey with Giveaway

January 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

diary of a semi-health nut reader survey and target giftcard giveaway 2

I’ve created a short reader survey for you guys to fill out to see what you think about this blog. It’s only 10 questions and I will be over the moon if you would take 5 minutes to fill it out.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, giveaway, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, survey, zoeyfluffybutt

Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

Filed Under: best of, food, foodspiration, holiday, Nebraska, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, holiday, Nebraska, recipe, recipe round-up

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

5 Last Minute Gift Ideas + Giveaway

December 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 last minute gift ideas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Check out these awesome last minute items that will be perfect for your favorite foodie or fitness enthusiast.

Filed Under: birthday, Favorites, fitness, food, giveaway, holiday, review, running, running outside Tagged With: fitness, review, round-up, running

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

5 Things I am Thankful For

November 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

turkey trot 2014

There are so many things to be thankful for but these are 5 of them.

Filed Under: About Amanda, family, friends, happy things, holiday, Nebraska, race, ramble, restaurant, running, running outside, thankful Tagged With: food, Nebraska, thankful

SHS Link-Up #3: Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan, Garlic + Rosemary

November 22, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Today I bring you a very fitting recipe for this time of the year…crock pot mashed potatoes! These crock pot potatoes will look uber fancy and taste oh so decadent when you serve them, but between you and me…the crock pot does most of the work!

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, egg free, food, Gluten Free, holiday, link-up, nut free, nutrition, ramble, recipe, side dish, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: crock pot, food, holiday, link-up, recipe

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

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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

IMM #42: 7 Tasty Cold Treats for Hot Summer Days

oatmeal bites with banana and heath bar via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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