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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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Tips to Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [Part 2]

June 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

tips to increase productivity while working from home without damaging your relationships 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 sidetracked I can get at home. Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: productivity, working from home

[IMM #12] My Favorite Productivity Tools

June 1, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 awesome productivity tools so you can get stuff done

When blogging is a real source of income however, you tend to put a little more pressure on yourself. (But of course, you still want to try to have fun with it!) Here are 4 awesome productivity tools that have helped me grow my readership by 50% by being more focused and efficient.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, make money blogging, tips Tagged With: blogging + writing

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

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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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