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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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What Say You? (Design Help!)

June 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Since I’ve been using different fonts in my graphics lately, the obsessive-compulsive designer in me (I know I’m not really a graphic designer) wanted to change the fonts on my header to be more cohesive.  Fun right?  Except I cannot figure out how to do it!!  I need your help! Which one do…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing Tagged With: blogging + writing, help

{WIAW #64} Park City, Utah Food

May 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Yes, there still is more to share about the retreat I went on this weekend in the lovely Park City, Utah! For those of you who don’t know, most of the bloggers there were very into food.  Some even call themselves foodies.  So you can bet there was a whole lot of good…

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Filed Under: blend, SHN Eats, Travel Tagged With: Blend2013, park city utah, Utah, vacation

{MIMM #19} More Than Blogging (Link-up!)

May 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I write this with tears in my eyes that this weekend is over, but with such gratefulness that I am overwhelmed with emotion. How can I describe the way that it feels when you just click with a group of people? What can I say about the way it feels to be with…

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{Thursday Thoughts} Don’t Judge Me But..

May 16, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! We judge others/situations every day.  It’s actually a crucial part of life! While we don’t want to be rude in our judgements, they can help us to stay safe, choose our close friends and to exercise our free will to think about people and situations the way we choose. For example…on my roadtrip…

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Filed Under: blend, twin cities Tagged With: Thursday Thoughts, twin cities

{WIAW #62} Instagrammed

May 8, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! So did I tell ya about my new phone?  (Oh yeah, I attempted to do a post from my phone…that went alright lol) It’s an Android htc and my first touchscreen which is driving me bonkers (this old fashioned gal misses her Blackberry keyboard!), BUT since I switched to Android…I have FINALLY joined…

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Filed Under: blend, Dave, salad, SHN Eats Tagged With: Dave, salad

SHN Favorites 4-5-13 Thoughtful Posts Edition

April 5, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Is anyone else baffled that it is Friday?  Seriously the last 48 hours raced by like the hare raced by the poor tortoise.  Dang smug rabbit.Wednesday I packed up anything and everything I could possibly need to take with me to KC including homework, workout clothes galore, snacks for the hotel room, a…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites Tagged With: blogging + writing, dietetics, Friday Finds, self-esteem

{MIMM #7} I’ve Got a Golden Ticket!

January 28, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! Did you just start singing the Willy Wonka golden ticket song?  I know I did!  I really need to buy that movie… So you might have heard if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter or follow any other amazing bloggers that will be attending, but Blend Retreat 2013 registration opened up last…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: blogging + writing, MIMM

Get Uncomfortable! #Blend2013

January 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I believe that to grow ourselves, we need to get a little uncomfortable.  We need to step out from what we are used to and push ourselves further than we think we can go. Original image I know there are those that don’t mind meeting new people or being put into a new…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2012, Blend2013, blogging + writing, fear, personal growth

{Teach Me Tuesday #4} Social Media Time Management

January 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! This is something that EVERYONE has to deal with on a daily basis.  Wasting precious time on social media sites. Facebook. Twitter. Pinterest. Blogging. Those are the ones that suck me in at least. Believe me, even just linking to those sites just now was a dangerous thing. And not just when we…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing Tagged With: blogging + writing, social media, Teach Me Tuesday

{WIAW #51} Mini-Blend Weekend

January 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’m stopping in to chat with you about my lovely weekend!  You might know that I’m moving this weekend AND starting back to classes this week…I’ve had some crazy early mornings driving to classes and late nights with packing, so I’ve had some awesome guest posts (with more to come!) to keep me…

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Filed Under: blend, restaurant, SHN Eats Tagged With: restaurant

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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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{WIAW #43} Cupcake-arific Eats

The *Art* of the Hodge-Podge Cookie… (which for today is: Butterscotch, Oatmeal, Almond, Protein Powder Cookie)

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12 Drool-Worthy Caffeinated Protein Shakes

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