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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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Tell Me…How Can I Get Some Negative Comments?

February 21, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

tell me discussion topic #1 negative comments and speaking your mind

I read a blog with many negative comments and wondered.. how can I get some good discussion going on the blog? Share your views here!

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Semi Health Nut Favorites + Link-Love 1-24-14

January 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

shn favorites 1-24-14 foodie funny blogging

Rounding up my favorite posts on blogging, fitness and more plus my favorite pins, foodie favorites and more!

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Blogging 101: Fun, Food + Life with the Smart Kitchen

December 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101

Want some blogging advice? Check out this interview with Sarah from The Smart Kitchen who has been blogging for four years and gone through many ups and downs!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: Blend, blogging + writing, Blogging 101, blogiversary

Blogging 101: Be Delighted by Brittany

December 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’ve briefly met her at past Blend Retreats, but I have fallen in love with her on her blog Delights and Delectables and was therefore delighted (see what I did there?) when she was willing to share some blogging wisdom with us!

Enjoy and be inspired!

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Blogging 101: On Food and Narcissism

November 26, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogging 101

I’ve been doing this blogging thing for three years now, so I thought I might jump in and take a stab at a few of the topics. I often ask myself, “Why am I blogging?” Here are some of the reasons why to and why not to blog.

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WIAW #83 “Food Blogger?”

October 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pepperidge farm brown sugar

Foods I’ve been eating lately plus some talk on blogging categories…what kind of blog is this?

Filed Under: blogging + writing, SHN Eats Tagged With: blogging + writing, cookies, skillet cookie, Uncategorized

Blogging 101: Getting Real with Heather from Kiss My Broccoli

October 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have another lovely friend to share for you from my Blogging 101 series! I sent a long list of questions out to some bloggers I admire in hopes of getting some good discussions and information going. I have not been disappointed so far! Heather is a super passionate blogger who makes me laugh and drool over her food every time I visit her lovely space on the internet. I’m so happy I’ve gotten to hang out with her a couple of times! Enjoy her lovely post!

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What Do YOU Think

October 23, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Okay friends, the blog is working woohoo! I am beyond thrilled that everything ended up working out! I won’t lie to you all, I did have a few brief moments of panic and I did break down into tears on Friday when we couldn’t get my blog redirected (none of my pinterest pins wouldn’t link…

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bloglovin’

October 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey all! Welcome to the new blog! You might have noticed there is something new in the web address…a pesky little dash that needed to be added due to a crazy domain issue. The new blog address now is semi-healthyblog.com. Be sure to add this to bloglovin’ or the reader you use to keep up…

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Changes…

October 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey friends! I just wanted to let you know that the blog is going to be undergoing some changes this weekend! I was very inspired at the Healthy Living Summit to get serious and go self-hosted (and move to WordPress…eek!). I did not trust myself to make the switch since I am quite un-savy when…

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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

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