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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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IMM #43: Badass Burger Recipes with a Twist

July 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

9 badass burger recipes with a twist via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

You need to check out these badass burger recipes to grill up this summer!

Filed Under: confessions, Inspire Me, link-up, recipe round-up Tagged With: inspire me link

IMM #42: 7 Tasty Cold Treats for Hot Summer Days

July 20, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 tasty cold treats for summer via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

It’s time for another week of Inspire Me Monday! I share stuff that’s inspiring me (along with stuff from the weekend usually) and you can link-up your own posts and/or check out all of the inspiration linked up! This week I’m sharing some awesomely tasty cold treats for summer that I found in last week’s link-up!

Filed Under: dessert, Inspire Me, link-up, recipe round-up Tagged With: cold treats, dessert, icecream, inspire me link

Inspire Me Monday #41: Semi Healthy Ranch Recipes

July 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

4 semi healthy ranch recipes via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Ranch is such a simple ingredient, that I usually only think of it as a salad topper or veggie dipper. But it turns out you can use it a lot of cool ways. I found 4 semi- healthy ranch recipes to share with you.

Filed Under: About Amanda, blogging + writing, family, foodspiration, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, recipe round-up, weekend Tagged With: he put a ring on it, inspire me link, recipe

IMM #40 Short + Sweet

July 6, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up! Share some inspiration and check out all the awesome posts linked.   Howdy friends. How was your weekend? Mine was spent working (at least I get to make chicken pesto pizza at work–see above), watching watermelon’s explode and playing with my nephew. Who apparently likes to climb…

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Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, weekend Tagged With: inspire me link

[IMM #8] 7 Homemade Fruit Snacks + Blend Love

April 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

healthy homemade fruit snacks the whole family will love via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I was super inspired by a project I did for Mode Media last week where I decided to find different fruit snacks you could make at home with fresh fruit. These are all healthy, fun ideas the whole family will love!

Filed Under: blend, foodspiration, friends, Inspire Me, kid friendly, link-up, recipe round-up, snack, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: blends, inspire me link, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers

Inspire Me Monday #6: Netflix Shows to Watch

March 30, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

3 shows you should watch on Netflix with strong female leads via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Time for another Inspire Me Monday link-up where you can link your best work from the week AND be inspired by others. We all have something to offer, right?

Filed Under: blend, blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, twin cities Tagged With: blends, inspire me link, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers

Inspire me Monday #5: Pinspiration

March 23, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

bonsai bowl

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday! A place where I share some of my current inspirations, and you can share yours as well.

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble Tagged With: inspiration, inspire me link, link-love, link-up

Inspire Me Monday #4: 6 Bloggers Who Inspire Me

March 16, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

7 Bloggers Who Inspire Me via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday where you can find all kinds of inspiration and even leave your own inspirational link! Cuz we’re all good at something..right?? (<-it’s true.)

Filed Under: blogging + writing, foodspiration, Inspire Me, link-up Tagged With: blogging + writing, inspire me link, link-up

Inspire Me Monday #3

March 2, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up where we can all shine! Because we’re all good at something…right?

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites, Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, SHN Favorites Tagged With: inspiration, inspire me link

Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up #2

February 23, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

blogger meet-up minnesota

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday! A link-up where you can inspire others with what you do best and also be inspired.

Filed Under: Inspire Me, link-up, ramble, rant Tagged With: inspire me link, link-up

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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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