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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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Best of 2014: 20 Semi-Healthy Recipes

December 31, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

For today, I’ve rounded up 20 of the best semi-healthy recipe posts from 2014. Get excited and ready to drool!

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Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays

December 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

enjoy your holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dave and I!

Filed Under: About Amanda, Dave, Goals, happy things, holiday, life, positivity, ramble, thankful Tagged With: Christmas, holiday

SHS Link-Up #4: Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 29, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

If your Thanksgiving was anything like mine..you have plenty of randomly assorted plates of stuffing, turkey, potatoes and even some dessert. Here are some semi-healthy ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers!

Filed Under: food, foodspiration, link-up, ramble, recipe, recipe round-up Tagged With: foodspiration, holiday, leftovers, link-up, Thanksgiving

SHS Link-Up #3: Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan, Garlic + Rosemary

November 22, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Today I bring you a very fitting recipe for this time of the year…crock pot mashed potatoes! These crock pot potatoes will look uber fancy and taste oh so decadent when you serve them, but between you and me…the crock pot does most of the work!

Filed Under: Allergy Friendly, egg free, food, Gluten Free, holiday, link-up, nut free, nutrition, ramble, recipe, side dish, Vegetarian or Vegetarian Friendly Tagged With: crock pot, food, holiday, link-up, recipe

Testing…Windows Live Writer

April 20, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

happy easter 2014

Testing this post from Windows Live Writer since I am unable to post from WordPress. Fun stuff.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, holiday

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

[ 10 Valentine’s Day Treats ] + Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies [ Recipe ]

January 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

strawberry jello M+M valentine's day cookie pile

Check out this list of lovely Valentine’s Day treats to make as well as a brand new Strawberry Jello M+M Cookies recipe!

Filed Under: best of, cookies, holiday, ramble, recipe Tagged With: best of, cookies, holiday, recipe, round-up, valentine's day

A Marvelous Christmas 2013

December 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

sisters christmas 2013

I had a wonderful Christmas! Check out some of my favorite moments and presents!

Filed Under: family, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, family, holiday, Nebraska

Happy Christmas: Best Lines from the movie Elf

December 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

best lines from the movie elf

I adore the movie Elf so I decided to pick out some favorite lines and moments, create some fun graphics and share them with you on this Christmas Eve.

Filed Under: Favorites, holiday Tagged With: Christmas, holiday, humor, list, SHN Favorites

SHN Favs: “Mind-Blowingly Delicious” Christmas Recipes

December 20, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

mindblowingly delicious christmas recipes

The holidays are the time to make delicious food to share with loved ones. It is also a time for baking and sharing loads of decadent sweets. Here are some amazing Christmas recipes I have found—all of them involving sugar and many including my beloved friends: mint and peppermint.

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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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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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