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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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Being Thankful…Even in Tough Situations

November 26, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Today I am thankful for the police force keeping our streets safe.   Unfortunately, I was the one being unsafe on the interstate…speeding to church. The irony is not lost on me, friends.    It’s so silly…I was blow drying my hair, which I never do.  And my hair takes FOR-E-VER to blow dry…but…

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{Thankful Thursday Link-up #3} #30daysofthanks

November 22, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’ve surprisingly kept up with this challenge.  Surprising because I keep almost forgetting about it…which kind of defeats the purpose of meditating all day on the thing I’m thankful for…but I think focusing on the good at all is a step in the right direction!  Getting my natural cynicism to turn around to…

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{Recipe Round-Up} What to Take to Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

 Hello Friends! Are you a host or an invader? This is the question I overheard someone asking at school the other day while talking about Thanksgiving break.  I’m assuming it was a cheeky way of saying “Are you having people over for Thanksgiving or going over to someone else’s house?” If you are a host,…

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Apron Giveaway from Creator’s Gift

November 19, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I am so excited about this giveaway because it has been in the making for months!   Back in July I went over to my friend Emily‘s house to take some pictures of her lovely aprons for her Etsy page.  (Please keep in mind that she makes mostly custom aprons, so there aren’t a…

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{Thankful Thursday Link-Up #2} #30DaysofThanks

November 15, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

30 Days of Thanks Challenge. Because our happiness is not based on circumstances, but on how we view them!

30 Days of Thanks Challenge. Because our happiness is not based on circumstances, but on how we view them!

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{Thankful Thursday Link-up} #30DaysofThanks

November 8, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Good Morning Friends! I am not usually an early morning blogger so it’s weird to have to focus on blogging (and quickly so I can get to babysitting!  Okay I did finish this while the babe was napping…) before I’ve even had my peanut butter toast and diet dew. As promised in yesterday’s WIAW post…

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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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{Foodie Penpals #4} Trader Joe’s in a Box

August 31, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! It’s that time again!  The last day of the month!  Can you believe it?? I think it’s time to set some new goals for next month…what do you think? One goal I will have on the forefront of my mind is thinking positively.  This week was chaotic and I can remember many negative…

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No Bake Party Treats

July 4, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

fancy no bake peanutbutter oreo chocolate chip truffles

Check out these delicious no bake party treats! Perfect for any get together.

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Thankful Thursday

March 8, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I’ve had another challenging day.  I have been dealing with a case of the grumpy-everything-is-stupid-and-why-am-I-always-tired syndrome lately.  I mean I didn’t even do my WIAW post this week due to my stress causing shooting pains in my stomach last night and I am super bummed! Let me tell you, SIX hours of Chemistry…

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S'mores cookie dough pie in skillet

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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

[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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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