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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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Blogging 101

Pinterest Board Widget // Two Methods

July 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

pin with me Pinterest sidebar widget

How to create a lovely Pinterest board widget to show off your pins to your followers! I’ve included two methods as well as how to create a profile widget!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, social media

To Date or Not To Date (your blog posts)

January 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

to date or not to date your blog via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

An idea I picked up from The Blog Maven is to remove the dates from blog posts and comments. I was intrigued at first, but I actually like doing it every once in awhile.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, zoeyfluffybutt

How I Make Money Blogging with Ads

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

how do you make money blogging with ads via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Believe it or not, you can make money blogging. I know, it’s shocking to most people when they find out my blog is more like a part-time job than just a hobby (although I like to think it combines the best of both worlds).

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, make money blogging Tagged With: blogging + writing

Weekend Treats, Trying New Things + Blog Traffic

August 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

golfing in minnesota

Blog traffic tends to decline in the summer months because we are all out having fun! I myself had a blast treating myself this weekend!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, friends, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers, weekend

Blogging 101: 3 Ways to Optimize Your Blog Today

July 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 ways to optimize your blog today via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com blogging

Who doesn’t want the best bang for their blog buck? Optimize your blog today using these 3 steps to boost your traffic and feel like all of your efforts are worth it!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, tips

You vs You: Keeping Blogging Statistics in Perspective

July 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

You vs You How to Keep Blogging Statistics in Perspective via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Keeping blogging statistics in perspective so you can actually relax and enjoy your blog and readers!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, thoughts, tips

Social Media Tips + Tricks I Learned from Minnesota Bloggers

June 23, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101 social media tips

Even an experienced social media user can learn new tricks! See what I learned at a recent blogger event!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, Minnesota bloggers, mnblogmeet, twin cities

Blogging 101: Recipe Plugin + Recipe Organization

April 22, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

the best recipe plugin for wordpress

I am sharing my preferred recipe plugin and means of organizing my recipes on the blog after an incident that left my WordPress site unable to post.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, recipe

Blogging 101: The Good, The Bad…The Ugly?

March 3, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

How much is too much to share in blogging? The good, the bad and the ugly blogging discussion.

How much is too much to share when blogging? Discuss here!

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Blogging 101: Fun, Food + Life with the Smart Kitchen

December 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101

Want some blogging advice? Check out this interview with Sarah from The Smart Kitchen who has been blogging for four years and gone through many ups and downs!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: Blend, blogging + writing, Blogging 101, blogiversary

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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

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