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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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Blend2012

Get Uncomfortable! #Blend2013

January 27, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I believe that to grow ourselves, we need to get a little uncomfortable.  We need to step out from what we are used to and push ourselves further than we think we can go. Original image I know there are those that don’t mind meeting new people or being put into a new…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2012, Blend2013, blogging + writing, fear, personal growth

BLEND: Out of my Comfort Zone + Link-Up

May 13, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! So I have been back from Blend a full week now.  Goodness I miss those lovely views! Back porch at our cabin In case you didn’t know, Blend = Blogger + Friend (although some of the ladies were just readers). Amanda, Katie, Elizabeth, Christine, Me Also in case you didn’t check out my…

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Filed Under: blend, friends, link-up, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, link-up, self-esteem

Blend Retreat in Colorado: A Foodie’s Dream

May 9, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

chicken and quinoa blend in Colorado

Tons of delicious food to eat in Boulder, Colorado!

Filed Under: blend, granola, SHN Eats, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, cupcakes, granola, healthy food, yogurt

Blend Retreat in Colorado Kicked my Booty

May 7, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

bootcamp sat in Colorado

Happy Monday Friends!   In case you didn’t catch my last post entitled “Uncomfortable,” I addressed the fact that I was super nervous about attending my first blogging meet-up, Blend 2012. I’m happy to inform you that I did survive the Denver airport.  But now I’m not quite so sure why I was nervous about…

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Filed Under: blend, fitness, Travel Tagged With: Blend2012, Boulder Colorado, Chatauqua, Colorado, fitness, healthy vacation

Uncomfortable

May 4, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! This year I’ve had many goals. I made a New Years resolutions board and the whole thing.  I even look at it periodically to see how I’m doing.  Some days it is motivating…others I feel like I could be doing more, pushing myself further.  Conquering the world. Obviously this is me conquering the…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing Tagged With: Blend2012, blogging + writing, self-esteem

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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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{Friday Five Foodie Finds #24} Semi-Healthy Sweets

zesty crock pot snack mix via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Zesty Crock Pot Snack Mix

make your very own almond butter all drippy and delicious. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 2

Honey Roasted Almond Butter + Some News!

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

balance bar summer shape up challenge giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Shape Up Giveaway + Berry Lemon Spritzer Recipe

almond oatcakes or pancakes via @semihealthyblog.com

Almond Oatcakes

almond delight cookies #yesplease via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com 3

Almond Delight Cookies Recipe [ with almond flour ]

chocolate chip whole wheat cookies

Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Cookie Goodness

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