AmberN

@AmberNormandin (883)

United States • Age 44

Joined myLot 17 years ago

Christian. Married. Mom. Photographer.

AmberN's Discussions

Shin Splints??

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 25 Jul 08

Ive been doing interval running on the treadmill at the gym for a while now. The last few weeks though, my shins have been sore. I asked someone at the gym about it yesterday and he said he was sure I was developing shin splints...

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Mother's Day is coming.......

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 6 May 08

I just ordered a nice azalea plant for my mother in law who lives across the country from us. Im going to give my mom and grandma plants as well. I have come to realize that cut flowers only last so long, but with certain plants,...

azalea

mothers day

mothers day gifts

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Cricut CuttleBug Anyone??

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 30 Apr 08

My husband just bought me this yesterday for "early" Mothers Day! Im so excited! He got me a few dies and it came with a few embossers. I have used a SIZZIX before and sometimes it didnt cut the whole image out, where the...

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How to deal with COMPETITIVE FRIENDS?

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 30 Apr 08

Hi Everyone...I need some advice...I joined a gym a few months ago. Its a gym that a friend of mine goes to, and i thought that it would be great for us to kind of be each others support system, and at first, thats how it...

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Calling all Basset Hound owners!!!

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 2 Apr 08

Hi Everyone! I got a tri-colored basset hound about a month ago. He's now about 5 months old, 26lbs. He is the sweetest dog ever, but he's got issues! One, he isnt house broken...so after him peeing and pooping in the house, i got...

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My 3 year old is MEAN!!!!

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 2 Apr 08

Well, its hard to actually admit it, but my once really sweet, really good baby is now a mean 3 year old. Im really not sure what to do and some days i just feel crying. I never thought she'd be this way. It really started when...

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Toddler Constipation??

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 2 Apr 08

Well, im kind of unsure if this is considered "constipation" but my daughter has always kind of had problems with BMs...now she is 3 and a half and really having a hard time. Her BMs are often large and hard and painful. Im open...

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I need flower bed advice!!

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 29 Mar 08

I have an idea, and i want to see if its a good or not. I have a flower bed in front, but every year i have trouble with grass (bermuda i think) and no matter how much i try to pull the grass out, it doesnt go away! Right now, ive...

flower garden

raised flower bed

weed barrier

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Basset hound

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 5 Mar 08

I just got a 4 month old male basset hound puppy. He is so cute and sweet, BUT, he is not potty trained, nor does he seem to want to be. He also pees when he gets nervous or excited. The barking is annoying too, but i'd rather...

puppy training

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How much water do you drink?

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 19 Feb 08

Since I have been cutting out my pop intake, ive upped my water intake. Im not sure how much I drink a day because I dont keep track, but I know Im drinking alot more than I used to. Ive started working out at a gym, so im...

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My 3 year old ,had the worst TANTRUM EVER!!!

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 12 Jan 08

and I mean the WORST EVER!! She stays with my grandma a couple days a week, which is fine both ways, but lately she has been wanting to practically live there. She gets really upset when its time to come home and often cries about...

parenting

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My mother's DOG is causing problems....

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 23 Dec 07

She's got this yellow lab, Sam, who is causing problems. He is obnoxious, jumps on everyone, barks so loud that you cant talk over him (i mean he stands there and barks and barks when she has company), and slobbers bad. Well, my...

barking

dog

kids and dogs

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Jamie Lynn Spears...

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 22 Dec 07

is not the FIRST person to get pregnant at a young age, but man the tabloids sure act like it! She's becoming more known over night since her pregnancy was announced. So how do you think it will affect the young girls who idolize...

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If a friend or family member offended you.....

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 22 Dec 07

If you had a friend or family that did something that offended you, but they didnt realize it, and you know they didnt realize it, would you bring to their attention? If you did something to offend someone, would you want to know...

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Christmas is only a few days away....

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 22 Dec 07

SO that got me thinking about people who say they dont like Christmas. So for those of you who dont like Christmas, what is your favorite holiday? When I was a kid, besides Christmas, I always looked forward to Easter and the 4th...

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This year do something different : Buy HANDMADE!

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 27 Nov 07

Hey Everyone! This year buying HANDMADE is the thing to do! Its time for independent artists out there trying to make it, to have a chance! Not only am I selling my own handmade items(jewelry, handpainted terracotta pots and hand...

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So Irritated....

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 20 Nov 07

with EVERYONE. Ive got family who doesnt do what they say they are going to do...Friends who just wont respond to messages and emails...Neighbors who are just plain flat lazy and have their house a dump...Neighbors who are so...

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How often do you vacuum?

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 28 Oct 07

I have 2 young kids that are both on the floor constantly. One is a baby that sticks everything in her mouth. I have a black lab that sheds like crazy. So, i vacuum my living room almost every single day. Sometimes i skip a day,...

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I hate the weather change...

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 30 Sep 07

Every year usually from winter to spring..and summer to fall...i get sick. Today is the 3rd day of a sore throat and just plain feeling crappy. My throat feels like dry sand paper when i swallow or cough and i constantly feel like...

health

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Beautiful People

AmberN @AmberNormandin (883) • United States 30 Sep 07

I just got through watching Legends of the Fall for the gazillionth time and it always reminds me of what a "beautiful" looking person he is to ME. I dont normally go for blondes, but he looks best as a blonde with long hair. Ive...

beautiful people

brad pitt

legends of the fall

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