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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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[ 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

Semi Health Nut Favorites + Link-Love 1-24-14

January 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

shn favorites 1-24-14 foodie funny blogging

Rounding up my favorite posts on blogging, fitness and more plus my favorite pins, foodie favorites and more!

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Best of 2013 Link-Up

January 3, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

best of 2013

Grab some coffee. And a muffin. Or a green monster smoothie if you are on a New Year’s resolution kick. This is a long post high-lighting the best of 2013. I am actually quite surprised at all that I accomplished this year!

Filed Under: best of, Favorites Tagged With: best of, recap, SHN Favorites

Best of 2013: Recipes

January 1, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

best of 2013 recipes

Check out my favorite recipes from the blog this past year!

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Best of 2013: Writing Wrap-Up

December 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

writing wrap up 2013

The Best of 2013 Articles and Posts written by Yours Truly. Topics range from fitness and nutrition to random tips and relationship advice.

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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

SHN Favs: “Mind-Blowingly Delicious” Christmas Recipes

December 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

mindblowingly delicious christmas recipes

The holidays are the time to make delicious food to share with loved ones. It is also a time for baking and sharing loads of decadent sweets. Here are some amazing Christmas recipes I have found—all of them involving sugar and many including my beloved friends: mint and peppermint.

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“Cozy Drinks” for the Chilly Days

December 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

11-Cozy-Drinks-To-Warm-You-This-Winter

it’s time to turn up the heat—both in your home and in your kitchen—by cooking up some of these cozy drinks that are sure to warm you this winter. Check out these hot drink recipes you can make in the comfort of your own home.

Filed Under: article teaser, drink Tagged With: drink, drinks, link-love, winter

Blogging 101: Be Delighted by Brittany

December 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’ve briefly met her at past Blend Retreats, but I have fallen in love with her on her blog Delights and Delectables and was therefore delighted (see what I did there?) when she was willing to share some blogging wisdom with us!

Enjoy and be inspired!

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Blogging 101: On Food and Narcissism

November 26, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101

I’ve been doing this blogging thing for three years now, so I thought I might jump in and take a stab at a few of the topics. I often ask myself, “Why am I blogging?” Here are some of the reasons why to and why not to blog.

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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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