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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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{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

Baby Shower–It’s a Boy!

October 24, 2012 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hello Friends! No friends, I’m not preggers.  Someday!  But for now I am in a near-constant battle with Chemistry and I’m pretty sure it is better done sans kiddos.  I get my baby fix at my nannying job and occasional babysitting.  And soon I will get it through my little nephew! My sister Courtney is…

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Filed Under: family Tagged With: baby, cupcakes, family, party

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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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{Friday Five Foodie Finds #19}

double chocolate frozen banana soft serve with @fairlife by @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Double Chocolate Frozen Banana Soft Serve

souper bowl soup chili link-up via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

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