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About me - Amber Lee Martin

I am a stay at home mom with a computer and a head full of opinions and ideas to write about. I'm trying out this website to be a little more creative and useful. I'm not going to lie to you. If I make some extra cash I won't complain about it!

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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Lost
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Why you might want to loose yourself in Lost.First thing's first, who isn't sick of all the reality shows on TV. Every night I am flipping through the channels looking for something with some sort of interest to watch. Of course i do like myself a little American Idol, but I like to have some great acting and visual effects c... More..

Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to plan your grocery list to avoid impulse purchases
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Grocery shopping in general is not my favorite thing to do. So having some sort of plan of attack so that I hopefully avoid impulse purchases is a plus in my book. I want to get in and get done as quickly as possible. Sadly, this isn't always the case for me.Sometimes I overspend because I have a cranky child on my hands. Oth... More..

Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing A woman's guide to online thrift shopping
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When I think of online thrift shopping two places automatically come to mind, Craigslist and eBay. These are smart places to shop and to sell your used stuff. Not only is this a more convenient and quick way to find what you are looking for, it's also a great way to earn a buck or two or three. How can you go wrong with that?... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Guide to stylish and functional diaper bags
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I went into labor with my son the day I went shopping for my diaper bag. This was not the ideal scenario. I ended up on an obviously crazy search for just the right bag. Don't wait until the last minute like I did! You want to make a good sound investment. The right diaper bag makes a statement to all the other mothers out th... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Preparing your child for the first dental visit
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Working in a dental office for nine years I can tell you the dos and don'ts of preparing your child for their first dental visit. This can be an exciting time or an apprehensive one for you both. For one, the Dentist is going to see if you have been doing your part in taking care of your child's teeth. They will be able to te... More..

Travel > Vacations Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?Smallicon
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Most people today live in a high speed, fast pace lifestyle. The last thing they want to do on vacation is to be on a constant amped up 24/7 beer fest unless you're between the ages of 16 and 24. Then you can party like a rock star for seven days straight and walk into work like you spent the week sleeping. Sadly, I don't fit... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Guide to buying unisex baby clothes for a shower gift
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You have to feel for the mom as she's opened her tenth gift and out comes yet another yellow or white, if you're lucky, duck outfit. Some of the outfits may be cute, but let's get creative here. The mom to be deserves a gift worth keeping! Some stores out there do help a sister out with a section of unisex clothes at the Ga... More..

Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Working as a dental assistant
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Dental Assisting was my life. Most people wondered how anyone on earth could stand to be inside someone's mouth day in and day out. I was one of those people. I used to think, who would want to give pedicures all day or pap smears for that matter? Yes, people have bad breath. Why do you think we wear masks? I happened to love... More..

Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best ways to lessen stress
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All of us share some type of stress. You can't lead a normal life without it. No matter what kind of life we live it's there hanging over our heads weighing us down. It robs us of our sleep at night. It steals days of our lives by attacking our health. Many of us are seeking ways to enrich our lives and improve our health. Pa... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Why people like American Idol
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People don't just like American Idol, they love it! For those of us that are musically inclined we love sitting on the edge of our seats week after week. We love to hate Simon Cowell. We love to see what quirky, obscure things are going to come out of Paula's mouth. We love to watch those singers become transformed into super... More..

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