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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 #38: Moving Day and Links I Love

June 22, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

me emily kinney shirt for this is war tour via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Tons of awesome links to check out from cats to healthy desserts to blog tips!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Favorites, Inspire Me, life, link-up, review, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: Minnesota, restaurant, Stillwater

Duluth, Lake Superior + I Made a Movie!

June 19, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

travel to duluth via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I was finally able to explore Duluth and Lake Superior this week—my last week in Minnesota! Dave and I made a whole day of it and I even compiled a fun movie with our adventures. If you’re visiting the area…these are some places you will want to check out!

Filed Under: Dave, family, food, foodspiration, life, Travel, twin cities Tagged With: duluth, Minnesota

[IMM #11] Farewell to Minnesota Giveaway

May 25, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

q. cumbers event giveaway via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Today it’s a Minnesota giveaway hosted by Q. Cumbers restaurant with two tickets to see Kat Perkins at a live outdoor concert at Centennial Lakes Park. This also includes a picnic dinner from Q. Cumbers!

Filed Under: About Amanda, giveaway, Inspire Me, life, link-up, ramble, twin cities, weekend Tagged With: giveaway, Minnesota

8 Essential Tips for Moving to a New City

May 13, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

8 Tips for Moving to a New City or State via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

First of all, I need to say that I’m not an expert on the topic of moving. After a month I still feel like I am settling in and learning new things about my new city and state (and still getting lost)! I can offer a few tips on moving to a new city based on what I have learned so far! I hope this can help anyone who will be relocating from their hometown.

Filed Under: About Amanda, life, ramble, tips, Travel Tagged With: Minnesota, moving, Nebraska

[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

A Dozen Confessions 10-28-14

October 28, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

adventure in Stillwater, minnesota via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com me

Confessions about everything from my eating habits to my sore body parts. These are my confessions…

Filed Under: confessions, fitness, food, foodspiration, ramble Tagged With: confessions, family, fitness, food, Minnesota, restaurant

Weekend Treats, Trying New Things + Blog Traffic

August 5, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

golfing in minnesota

Blog traffic tends to decline in the summer months because we are all out having fun! I myself had a blast treating myself this weekend!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, friends, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers, weekend

SHN Eats: Minnesota Food

June 25, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

minnesota bloggers breakfast

I had the chance to explore and eat in Stillwater and St Paul Minnesota last weekend.

Filed Under: food, foodspiration, SHN Eats Tagged With: dessert, drinks, food, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers, restaurant, SHN Eats

Biercycle in Stillwater

June 24, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

Biercycle Stillwater MN

I experienced my very first Biercycle in Stillwater this past weekend!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, fitness, ramble Tagged With: blogging + writing, fitness, Minnesota, Minnesota bloggers, mnblogmeet, travel, twin cities

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banana funfetti protein cookies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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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

{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

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gf pumpkin spice browned butter protein bites via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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