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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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A Marvelous Weekend of Learning at #HLS13

September 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed I was quite busy this weekend. Two weddings back in Nebraska, a rehearsal dinner (on the night of the first wedding..a lot of driving that night) AND we celebrated my brother’s 21st birthday. I’m glad I wrote this post up last week since I am…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing Tagged With: blogging + writing, HLS13, MIMM

Blogging 101: Living and Learning with Katie

September 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Since I’m still trying to formulate my Healthy Living Summit recaps (here’s the jumble of my feelings or an un-recap of the weekend if you will as well as what I ate in Minneapolis here), and since I’m unexpectedly heading back to Omaha this weekend (!!!), I’m delighted that I have on of my best…

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Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing, Blogging 101 Tagged With: advice, blogging + writing, Blogging 101, HLS13

A Healthy Living Summit Un-Recap

September 17, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

If you’re a blogger like me, you probably write posts in your head. They sound eloquent and informative; intriguing and entertaining. These posts written on the pages of our brain as we fall asleep or dawdle in the shower or while going for a run are so exciting we just can’t wait to actually get…

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Blogging 101: Advice from Alex Tries it Out

September 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am likely running around furiously trying to make it look like I keep a clean place in anticipation of the arrival of my lovely blogging friends! One of the  lovely friends arriving today happens to be Alex! I am so glad I met her (in real life…we were already friends via the internets) at…

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Blogging 101: Tips from The Chimes

September 5, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I cannot tell you how amazing the blogging community is. A little over a year ago, I didn’t even know some of my current best friends. One of these best friends includes Calee, whom I met at Blend Retreat last year (although we really only started talking after). Calee is helping me discuss more Blogging…

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Blogging 101: Advice from the Purely Twins

August 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have more words of wisdom to share from some of my favorite blogger friends!  If you’re looking to start a blog or improve the one you have…you will want to check out this Blogging 101 series. Catch up here: Blogging 101: Free User-Friendly Tools to Make Your Blog More AwesomeBlogging 101: Perspective from Maria…

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Blogging 101: Perspective from Maria Falls

August 23, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am so excited for this series!  I enlisted the help of about a dozen bloggers whom I admire and love to share their tips, tricks and stories about blogging. I am also sharing things that I’ve learned the past three (eek!) years of blogging, mostly through trial and error. Here’s my first post: Blogging…

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Blogging 101: Free, User-Friendly Tools to Make Your Blog More Awesome

August 2, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Recently I’ve been making little improvements to my blog because I’ve had a wee bit more time.  Things like updating my header, adding social media buttons, creating a new blog button, rearranging the layout, adding advertising, changing the font and background.  So just a couple of things….that probably took longer than they needed to because…

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Most Popular What I Ate Wednesday Posts

July 31, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

dave's wiaw food on the road living at hotels

I have now participated in 72 WIAW (What I Ate Wednesday) link-ups!
Here are the most popular posts to date!

Filed Under: best of, blogging + writing, food, SHN Eats Tagged With: best of, blogging + writing, food

Monday Moves 7-22-13: Getting My Act Together

July 22, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I am still having slight back issues.  I have only successfully run about 2 miles in the past couple of months before wanting to puke. But for some reason I signed up for the Des Moines half marathon. It’s in October…that’s enough time to get my act together, right?  PLUS I get to run this…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, fitness, half-marathon, life, running Tagged With: blogging + writing, fitness, MIMM, Monday Moves

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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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