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Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

ramblings + recipes of a semi-healthy nut

Hi! I’m Amanda.

Iโ€™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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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

Would You Rather: Running Questions #2

May 8, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

would you rather..running questions

Part two of would you rather running questions! Bees or dogs? Solo or group? Grunting or talking? + more!

Filed Under: About Amanda, ramble, running Tagged With: about me, running

Birthday Thoughts

April 14, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

mellissa and i bungalow inn birthday

Some deep birthday thoughts that will hopefully encourage you…wherever you are!

Filed Under: birthday, ramble Tagged With: birthday, life, ramble, thoughts

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

Crashed Ice + Fun Things Jar

February 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

fun things jar via @semihealthnut

After a fun-filled weekend including attending Crashed Ice 2014 in St Paul, I added a few items to my fun things jar. Read more here!

Filed Under: ramble, thankful, weekend Tagged With: friends, life, ramble, thankful, weekend

[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

January 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

Check out this list of lovely Valentine’s Day treats to make as well as a brand new Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies recipe!

Filed Under: best of, cookies, holiday, ramble, recipe Tagged With: best of, cookies, holiday, recipe, round-up, valentine's day

Bootcamp + Brunch + FEELINGS

January 20, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

bad day doesn't mean a bad life #optimism

Talking about feelings. Because everyone has them! Good AND bad!

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

A Marvelous Christmas 2013

December 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

sisters christmas 2013

I had a wonderful Christmas! Check out some of my favorite moments and presents!

Filed Under: family, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, family, holiday, Nebraska

Happy Christmas: Best Lines from the movie Elf

December 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

best lines from the movie elf

I adore the movie Elf so I decided to pick out some favorite lines and moments, create some fun graphics and share them with you on this Christmas Eve.

Filed Under: Favorites, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, holiday, humor, list, SHN Favorites

20 Confessions 12-16-13

December 15, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

confessions

Confessing about everything from fitness to Christmas to throwing tantrums.

Filed Under: confessions, holiday, life Tagged With: confessions, holiday, life

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S’mores Cookie Dough Pie in a Skillet

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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