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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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What to Eat in Portland, Oregon

February 17, 2016 by Amanda R DeWitt

Dave and I went to Portland to visit friends (and to see the Gilmore Guys) and we fell in LOVE with the foodie scene. Here are some things I think you should eat in Portland!

Filed Under: friends, life, restaurant, review, Travel Tagged With: donut, portland oregon, sushi, taco

Chicago Fun with The Laughing Cow

September 14, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

I had a blast on my last minute trip to Chicago with my blend, Katie for a fun Laughing Cow Cheese event! Here are some things to do in Chicago!

Filed Under: blend, foodspiration, restaurant, running, Travel Tagged With: chicago, laughing cow

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

Girls’ Weekend at Seven Sisters Cabin + Galena, Illinois

August 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey there and Happy Monday! I’ve decided to move the Inspire Me Monday link-up over to my new blog The iLOVE Project. The link-up just seemed to fit the blog so well and I also think it will help the new blog grow. It’s like a little baby right now, so it needs all the…

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Filed Under: blend, friends, life, Travel, weekend Tagged With: girls' weekend, Illinois, travel

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

Duluth, Lake Superior + I Made a Movie!

June 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

travel to duluth via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I was finally able to explore Duluth and Lake Superior this week—my last week in Minnesota! Dave and I made a whole day of it and I even compiled a fun movie with our adventures. If you’re visiting the area…these are some places you will want to check out!

Filed Under: Dave, family, food, foodspiration, life, Travel, twin cities Tagged With: duluth, Minnesota

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

My Second Half Marathon Recap

May 29, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

half marathon race with sister via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s been about a month since I finished my second half marathon, so I thought I may as well do a little recap. Truthfully I don’t have any words of wisdom like I thought I would. Just some thoughts.

Filed Under: family, half-marathon, Nebraska, race, ramble, running, running outside Tagged With: half marathon, race

[IMM #11] Farewell to Minnesota Giveaway

May 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

q. cumbers event giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Today it’s a Minnesota giveaway hosted by Q. Cumbers restaurant with two tickets to see Kat Perkins at a live outdoor concert at Centennial Lakes Park. This also includes a picnic dinner from Q. Cumbers!

Filed Under: About Amanda, giveaway, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: giveaway, Minnesota

8 Essential Tips for Moving to a New City

May 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

8 Tips for Moving to a New City or State via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

First of all, I need to say that I’m not an expert on the topic of moving. After a month I still feel like I am settling in and learning new things about my new city and state (and still getting lost)! I can offer a few tips on moving to a new city based on what I have learned so far! I hope this can help anyone who will be relocating from their hometown.

Filed Under: About Amanda, life, ramble, tips, Travel Tagged With: Minnesota, moving, Nebraska

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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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