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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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6 Essential Items for Home Workouts

March 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

home workouts

Home workouts are an inexpensive and easy way to stay fit and healthy. Here are a few ideas for home workouts!

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St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate-Mint Mug Cookie

March 16, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

St Patty's Day Chocolate-Mint Mug Cookie via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

This little mug cookie is perfect for St. Patty’s Day or whenever you want to satisfy your chocolate craving quickly!

Filed Under: guest post Tagged With: dessert, guest post, holiday, recipe

Thin Mint Cookie Bars Recipe

March 12, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thin Mint cookie bars via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Wondering what to do with your Girl Scout cookies besides eat them straight out of the box? Why not make these Thin Mint Cookie Bars?

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, guest post, recipe Tagged With: cookies, dessert, guest post, recipe

5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Fall

November 11, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

starbucks pumpkin spice

While there are plenty of things to enjoy
during the season, it can also be a difficult time for some to stick
to staying fit and healthy. The days get shorter and colder and the
over abundance of pumpkin-spiced goodies and pies may sound like a
recipe for diet disaster, but I am here to tell you it doesn’t have
to be!

Filed Under: fitness, guest post Tagged With: fall, fitness, guest post, tips

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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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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8 Tips on Moving and Settling into a New City– on Alex Tries it Out!

July 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! First of all, head over to see who won the Color Me Rad giveaway for two free entries to the colorful fun-run!  Thanks for all who participated!———-It’s been about seven weeks since we’ve moved to the twin cities! How crazy is that?  So much has changed!  Plans.  Expectations.  Lifestyle.  Love.  Having our own…

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9 Fun Ways to Keep Moving This Summer

July 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! I found this post that I did for Kelly over at Nosh and Nourish (formerly No Sugar Sweet Life) and I thought it fit in perfectly with yesterday’s post on NEAT fitness!  PS have you noticed any changes around the blog??  I want to thank you all for weighing in on my font…

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Banana Funfetti protein Cookies

banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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

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[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

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

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