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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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Look for the Helpers + Baby Snuggles

December 16, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dear Friends, How ironic is it that I was complaining about not being a mom in my post yesterday, when I found a very good reason to be thankful I don’t have to worry about my children just yet.  I, like many of you, am still trying to process the tragedy of yesterday.  If you…

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Filed Under: family, positivity Tagged With: family, positivity

One of THOSE Days

November 28, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Today has been…well interesting. I had the “day off.”  So of course I had a to-do list!! It involved going to the city where I go to school (is it weird that I still don’t want to disclose that personal of information on my blog??), which is an hour away.  The reason for…

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Filed Under: life, positivity, rant Tagged With: dear diary, positivity, school

How To Counter-Act Negativity #30daysofthanks

November 1, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I am just gonna say it: I need to show more grattitude.  Like all the time. I have one of those personalities that makes me lean towards the negative side of things.  I can always see what could possibly go wrong in a situation, in any situation really. This can be a good…

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Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, Nebraska, positivity, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, fall, Nebraska, positivity, thankful

In with the New + Giveaway Winner

July 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I made a very exciting and scary purchase this past Saturday, as I referenced in my post earlier this week. Exciting because I have had the same car for eight years. Scary because I have been so blessed to never have had a car payment.  In my whole life. I got my car…

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Filed Under: giveaway, motivation, positivity Tagged With: motivation, new, positivity

Turn that Frown Upside-Down! Positivity + DIY Blog Header for FREE

September 18, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dear Diary, Little blue this morning.  Not excited about the rain and 50 degree weather…especially when I was going to run a 10K today.  I was so excited!  No carbonation for FOUR DAYS, ate a bunch of food last night in preparation (hindsight: didn’t really need to for only 6 miles), was excited to see…

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Filed Under: positivity Tagged With: cupcakes, positivity

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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

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Secret Green Smoothie + 5 Minute Workout

Raspberry Craisin Chocolate-Dipped Cookies {Valentine’s Day Link-Up}

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

Cocoa Mocha Cashew Butter + Confessions of a Food Blogger

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Peanut Butter Pumpkin Syrup

Lemon Snickerdoodle Funfetti Cookies 2 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Lemon Snickerdoodle Funfetti Cookies

single serve chocolate chip pumpkin cake

Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

{WIAW #45} Five Guys Burger and Fries

The Salted Skillet Cookie…. with Toffee and Chocolate

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