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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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18 Heavenly Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

September 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

15 Heavenly Pumpkin Recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s that time of the year again…pumpkin season! Pumpkin is such a versatile food to cook and bake with and these are some pumpkin recipes to put on your must make list!

Filed Under: Favorites, food, foodspiration, pumpkin, recipe, recipe round-up Tagged With: food, link-love, pumpkin, recipe, recipe round-up

Happy Things #5: Good News

August 31, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to focus on the happy things in my life. I have one of those weird brains that naturally seeks out the negative in pretty much any situation, but I think with practice (and with these types of posts) we can train our brains to focus on the GOOD.

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, family, Favorites, happy things, life, Nebraska, positivity, ramble, thankful, wedding, weekend Tagged With: happy things, positivity

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

Inspire Me Mondays #7: Grandma’s “Special Friend” John

April 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

john and family mother's day

Inspiration can come in the strangest places…even at a funeral. Share your inspiration and you can hopefully be inspired by all of the awesome posts that are linked up here each Inspire Me Monday!

Filed Under: family, Favorites, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, SHN Favorites Tagged With: family, life, link-up

Inspire Me Monday #3

March 2, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up where we can all shine! Because we’re all good at something…right?

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, SHN Favorites Tagged With: inspiration, inspire me link

5 Last Minute Gift Ideas + Giveaway

December 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

5 last minute gift ideas via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Check out these awesome last minute items that will be perfect for your favorite foodie or fitness enthusiast.

Filed Under: birthday, Favorites, fitness, food, giveaway, holiday, review, running, running outside Tagged With: fitness, review, round-up, running

12 Easy Summer Fruit Salad Recipes + How to Use Foodie

June 27, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

12 Easy Summer Fruit Salads on Foodie via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s the time of year for summer fruit salad recipes! Here are 12 greats ones I found on Foodie.com!

Filed Under: food, SHN Favorites Tagged With: food, recipe, round-up, salad, SHN Favorites, Sponsored

9 Nutrition and Fitness Posts You Should Read

May 9, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

shn favorites 9 fitness and nutrition posts to read

Get ready to learn something new with these 9 nutrition and fitness posts I am highlighting today.

Filed Under: fitness, ramble, SHN Favorites Tagged With: fitness, link-love, nutrition, SHN Favorites

9 Bold Blog Posts You Need to Read + Magic Bullet Winner

April 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

bold blog posts you need to read via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I have rounded up some bold and opinionated blog posts that you should definitely read and then share your own opinion here!

Filed Under: Favorites, SHN Favorites Tagged With: SHN Favorites

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!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, SHN Favorites Tagged With: blogging + writing, link-love, SHN Favorites

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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

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