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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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Scenes from Thanksgiving Weekend

December 2, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Thanksgiving food, family and fun.

Filed Under: family, food, holiday, SHN Eats Tagged With: faith, family, farm, food, MIMM, thankful

Date Night at the Mall of America

November 24, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

hunger games catching fire d-box seat review

We had a great date night at Mall of America where we saw a movie, dined and even bought ourselves some new footwear. See the details about where we went and how we liked it!

Filed Under: food, review, twin cities Tagged With: food, MIMM, restaurant, review, treat yourself, twin cities, Uncategorized, weekend

Pumpkin Spice Skillet Cookie with Cinnamon Glaze

October 29, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pumpkin spice skillet cookie

This amazing pumpkin spice skillet cookie tastes just like Thanksgiving…all warm and spiced and delicious.

Filed Under: cookies, dessert, pumpkin, recipe, SHN Eats Tagged With: cookie, fall, MIMM, pumpkin, recipe, skillet cookie, treat yourself

Rolling with the Punches

October 14, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I spent a lot of time worrying and stressing this weekend even though there were many marvelous things happening. I was somehow blinded by:what I wanted–right then and there,what wasn’t working,cleaning up messes,unanticipated shenanigans late into the night when I had articles due,a blog transfer that isn’t going so smoothly…mainly due to the fact that…

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Filed Under: positivity, weekend Tagged With: MIMM, positivity, stress, weekend

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

Another Marvelous Raffle to Benefit Girls on the Run!

September 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

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Girls on the Run is a marvelous organization that helps girls develop healthy self-esteem while training for a 5K run. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Filed Under: running Tagged With: chobani, good cause, MIMM, raffle, running, training

Preparing for a Marvelous Weekend at #HLS13!

September 9, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’m not sure if I specifically told you all, but I’m attending the Healthy Living Summit 2013 this weekend! I found out as I was moving to the twin cities that it was taking place up here in Minneapolis…how convenient is that?? All I had to pay for was the ticket!Oh and I decided to…

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Filed Under: twin cities Tagged With: healthy living summit, HLS13, MIMM, twin cities

Moves 8-26-13: Change it Up! + Post-Run Smoothie

August 26, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Whew it has been hot over here! I think summer has finally arrived in the twin cities! I’ve been so used to running whenever I feel like it during the day, that it was shocking when I went out and felt like I was going to die of heat stroke last Tuesday. That day kind…

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Filed Under: running Tagged With: clothes, MIMM, Monday Moves, new, training

Justin’s Nut Butter Raffle + Half Marathon Training Update

August 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

A couple of weeks ago I did a whole long, heart-felt post enlisting help to support Girls on the Run, a wonderful organization who’s mission is:   “to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” Well, I got a few thumbs-ups, but no gravy.  Since…

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Filed Under: chocolate, giveaway, race, running Tagged With: charity, chocolate, MIMM, Monday Moves, peanutbutter, raffle, training

Marvelous Week Off + Justin’s Winner

August 5, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I’ve had a week off from house-wifish duties and I didn’t die of boredom OR flip out (too much) over having very little to do.  This is a Marvelous accomplishment if you ask me! I had the opportunity to accompany Dave to Iowa for some trapshooting. Then we headed to my hometown in Nebraska for…

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Filed Under: twin cities Tagged With: MIMM, Monday Moves, twin cities, vacation

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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

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 #42} Mexican Tacos and Dessert Fail

{WIAW #66} Moving Day + Archive Eats

[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

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

Frozen Banana Pops Covered in Chocolate Taste Like Dilly Bars

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Fiber One Banana Muffins with a little Somethin Extra

chocolate covered blueberry shake is a delicious snack, breakfast or post-workout drink that tastes like a treat. via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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