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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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20 Questions About the Semi-Health Nut

June 30, 2014 by Amanda R DeWitt

20 questions about Semi-Health Nut from Heather at Kiss my Broccoli!

Filed Under: About Amanda Tagged With: about me, survey, Uncategorized

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

Blogging 101: 14 Questions with Lindsay Cotter

November 18, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

Happy Monday, friends! Today I am so excited to have a lovely blend share some advice with you all for my Blogging 101 series. Catch up on past Blogging 101 posts: Getting Real with Heather from Kiss My Broccoli Living and Learning with Katie Advice from Alex Tries it Out Tips from the Chimes Advice…

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Single Serve Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake in a Mug

November 12, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

single serve chocolate chip pumpkin cake

Everyone deserves a treat now and then! Treat yourself to a delicious chocolate chip pumpkin cake in a mug today!

Filed Under: Meals for One (or Two), recipe Tagged With: fail, pumpkin, recipe, single serve, treat, treat yourself, Uncategorized

20 Confessions

November 10, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

20 confessions of Amanda at Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

Filed Under: confessions Tagged With: confessions, humor, life, Uncategorized

#30DaysofThanks Thankful Thursday Link-up #1

November 7, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

silver lining 30 days of thanks 400 x 400

Finding time each day of November to be thankful. Share what you are thankful for!

Filed Under: #30daysofthanks, thankful Tagged With: #30daysofthanks, gratitude, thankful, Thankful Thursday, Uncategorized

WIAW #84 Chicago Eats

November 6, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

katie and I at hot chocolate run

Road trip eats and Chicago dining.

Filed Under: food, SHN Eats Tagged With: chicago, food, Uncategorized

WIAW #83 “Food Blogger?”

October 30, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

pepperidge farm brown sugar

Foods I’ve been eating lately plus some talk on blogging categories…what kind of blog is this?

Filed Under: blogging + writing, SHN Eats Tagged With: blogging + writing, cookies, skillet cookie, Uncategorized

Blogging 101: Getting Real with Heather from Kiss My Broccoli

October 25, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I have another lovely friend to share for you from my Blogging 101 series! I sent a long list of questions out to some bloggers I admire in hopes of getting some good discussions and information going. I have not been disappointed so far! Heather is a super passionate blogger who makes me laugh and drool over her food every time I visit her lovely space on the internet. I’m so happy I’ve gotten to hang out with her a couple of times! Enjoy her lovely post!

Filed Under: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, guest post Tagged With: blogging + writing, Blogging 101, guest post, Uncategorized

WIAW #82: Weekend Fun

October 23, 2013 by Amanda R DeWitt

I went out of town again last weekend. I know, right? Does anyone else feel like it takes awhile to get back to normal life after being away a couple of days?  I’m pretty sure I’ve been out of town the majority of the weekends in the past three months. This leaves me feeling scatterbrained…

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Filed Under: food, SHN Eats, wedding Tagged With: family, food, roadtrip, Uncategorized, wedding

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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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