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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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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

Inspire Me Monday #41: Semi Healthy Ranch Recipes

July 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 semi healthy ranch recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Ranch is such a simple ingredient, that I usually only think of it as a salad topper or veggie dipper. But it turns out you can use it a lot of cool ways. I found 4 semi- healthy ranch recipes to share with you.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, family, foodspiration, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, recipe round-up, weekend Tagged With: he put a ring on it, inspire me link, recipe

IMM #40 Short + Sweet

July 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up! Share some inspiration and check out all the awesome posts linked.   Howdy friends. How was your weekend? Mine was spent working (at least I get to make chicken pesto pizza at work–see above), watching watermelon’s explode and playing with my nephew. Who apparently likes to climb…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, weekend Tagged With: inspire me link

Inspire Me Monday #39 LOVE Wins

June 29, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

love wins

All you need is love, right?

Filed Under: happy things, Inspire Me, link-up, weekend Tagged With: #lovelovelove, love

IMM #38: Moving Day and Links I Love

June 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

me emily kinney shirt for this is war tour via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Tons of awesome links to check out from cats to healthy desserts to blog tips!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites, Inspire Me, life, link-up, review, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: Minnesota, restaurant, Stillwater

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

Get Stuff Done While Working From Home [IMM #37]

June 15, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tips to increase productivity while working from home 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 I can get sidetracked.

Today I’m sharing some tips that I’ve learned along the way! Hopefully you can learn from some of my mistakes!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, tips, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: link-up, minneapolis, productivity, tips

Cocoa Mocha Cashew Butter + Confessions of a Food Blogger

June 10, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

cocoa mocha cashew butter. delish on toast, crackers or right out of the jar! via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This healthy, yet indulgent nut butter is perfect for slathering on your morning toast, some whole grain crackers or even for adding into your morning smoothie! Whip up some cocoa mocha cashew butter and see for yourself!

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, breakfast, confessions, Dairy Free, egg free, Gluten Free, nut free, ramble, recipe, snack, spreads + dips, Vegan or Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: blogger confessions, blogging + writing, healthy fats, nut butter, semi-healthy

Summery Strawberry Recipes [IMM Link-Up #13]

June 8, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

8 Summery Strawberry Recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

These strawberry recipes seemed to call out to me, saying…summer will be here soon enough! Then I will have to start worrying about things like sunscreen and making sure I run outside before 10am.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, food, Inspire Me, life, link-up, recipe round-up, weekend Tagged With: concert, music, strawberries

[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

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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

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GF Pumpkin Spice Browned Butter Protein Bites

gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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healthy homemade fruit snacks the whole family will love via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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