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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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Girls’ Weekend at Seven Sisters Cabin + Galena, Illinois

August 17, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

Hey there and Happy Monday! I’ve decided to move the Inspire Me Monday link-up over to my new blog The iLOVE Project. The link-up just seemed to fit the blog so well and I also think it will help the new blog grow. It’s like a little baby right now, so it needs all the…

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Filed Under: blend, friends, life, Travel, weekend Tagged With: girls' weekend, Illinois, travel

Foodie Finds in Des Moines

September 19, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blend dsm takeover des moines via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

A small group of bloggers decided that since the Healthy Living Summit got cancelled, we should still get together. It’s weird to think about if you don’t have internet friends (or blends..blog + friend = blend), but these gals are some of my closest friends. We met due to common interests and our personalities seem to meld really well. Plus we all love food and fitness. Thus the zillion food/drink stops AND a little dose of active fun.

Filed Under: blend, friends, restaurant, review, SHN Eats, Travel, weekend Tagged With: Blend, Des Moines Iowa, friends, Iowa, restaurant, review, running, travel, weekend

Mud Running and Delicious restaurants in Chicago

August 18, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

chicago eats via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I had a blast visiting friends and eating at a variety of delicious restaurants in Chicago. Check em out!

Filed Under: food, ramble, restaurant Tagged With: chicago, food, restaurant, review, travel, weekend

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

Running, Bootcamping, Yoga-ing and Hiking in Park City

June 20, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

blend 2014 hiking group

Another Blend Retreat bootcamp featuring hiking in Park City!

Filed Under: blend, fitness, ramble Tagged With: Blend, Blend 2014, fitness, group fitness, travel

Restaurants in Utah [ Salt Lake City + Park City ] for Blend 2014

June 11, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

high west whiskey bar park city

I sampled many restaurants in Utah in Salt Lake City and Park City. Here are the high lights!

Filed Under: blend Tagged With: Blend, Blend 2014, restaurant, travel

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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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{Vegetarian Curious #7} Vegan with Benefits

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“Cozy Drinks” for the Chilly Days

Mini Greek Yogurt Pies via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Mini Greek Yogurt Pies

baked dr pepper ribs

I Want my Baby Back Dr. Pepper Ribs

WIAW #86 Chipotle Pepper Obsessed + Crockpot Chili Recipe

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

Chocolate Covered Blueberry Protein Shake

{WIAW} Dark Chocolate Coffee Butter Bark

Making cookies and other sweet treats just a little healthier :-)

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