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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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Halloween

{WIAW #44} Happy Halloween

October 31, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

    Hello Friends! Friday was the first time I ever ever carved a pumpkin by myself. Really.  You think I’m joking?  Would you like to make fun of me like the cashier did at HyVee Friday night?   “Any big plans this evening?” cashier says as he is scanning my pumpkin and carving kit….

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: apple, Halloween, party, pumpkin, vegetables

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Pumpkin Pie Shots

October 27, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! Happy Saturday!  I hope you all slept in or if you did not, I hope you got up early to do something awesome.  Such as running 10 miles.  Or baking a pie.  Or leaving for a tropical vacation.  Or whatever you define as awesome.  I made myself coffee, which usually seems too time…

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Filed Under: ramble Tagged With: apple, applesauce, baking with applesauce, cupcakes, fall, Halloween, party

When Throwing a Halloween Party… Costume Contest is Essential

November 1, 2011 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello friends,I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween weekend!   I decided to take on the task of throwing a Halloween party this year.  The BF lives with a roomie who owns a house so the roomie’s GF and I decided we should have a Halloween party at the house.  I have never thrown a Halloween party…

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Filed Under: holiday Tagged With: Halloween, oreo ball, oreos

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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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Random Random Posts..Good Luck!

*Thoughtful BF* got me {Chia Seeds} and {Honey} as Souvenirs :-)

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{WIAW #17} Valentine’s Day Eats

Sunday Somethings: Blogging Anxiety

{Vegetarian Curious #4} Kelly: Dappling with Vegetarianism

Friday Five Foodie Finds #2

{MIMM #11} At Least I had a Good Weekend?

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Easy *Fishy* Dinner + Fish Facts

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Delish Amish Cookies

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southwest burger patties via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Easy Southwest Burger Recipe + Food Prep Inspiration

healthy veggie burger with only 6 ingredients

Healthy Veggie Burger with only 6 Ingredients

gluten free and vegan nutty power bites via @semihealthnut recipe at semihealthyblog.com

Nutty M+M Power Bites Recipe

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