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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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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

[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

[IMM #8] 7 Homemade Fruit Snacks + Blend Love

April 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

healthy homemade fruit snacks the whole family will love via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I was super inspired by a project I did for Mode Media last week where I decided to find different fruit snacks you could make at home with fresh fruit. These are all healthy, fun ideas the whole family will love!

Filed Under: blend, foodspiration, friends, Inspire Me, kid friendly, link-up, recipe round-up, snack, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: blends, inspire me link, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers

Inspire Me Monday #6: Netflix Shows to Watch

March 30, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 shows you should watch on Netflix with strong female leads via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up where you can link your best work from the week AND be inspired by others. We all have something to offer, right?

Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, twin cities Tagged With: blends, inspire me link, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers

Minnesota Treats

April 29, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

twins game minnesota

Many Minnesota treats were had this weekend including my first Twin’s game and some new-to-me restaurants.

Filed Under: twin cities Tagged With: treat, treat yourself, treatyoself, twin cities

Run or DYE St Paul

April 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

run or dye st paul 2014 before and after

I experienced my first Run or Dye fun run in St Paul this year. See what I thought here!

Filed Under: ramble, running, twin cities Tagged With: race, race recap, running, twin cities

Challenges + Benefits of Outdoor Running + Run or Dye Coupon Code

April 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

outdoor run in Nebraska

It’s time to start running outdoors again in Minnesota! It’s all coming back to me!

Filed Under: running, twin cities Tagged With: running, twin cities

Date Night at the Mall of America

November 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

hunger games catching fire d-box seat review

We had a great date night at Mall of America where we saw a movie, dined and even bought ourselves some new footwear. See the details about where we went and how we liked it!

Filed Under: food, review, twin cities Tagged With: food, MIMM, restaurant, review, treat yourself, twin cities, Uncategorized, weekend

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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

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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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