2004cqui

@2004cqui (2812)

United States

Joined myLot 14 years ago

When I retire I want to have as much fun as possible!

catherinesbeautifulgifts.com/

Discussions (133)

2004cqui's Discussions

Web site changes

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 24 Jul 13

Is it my imagination or has MyLot turned into a "how to make money on line" site?

earning online money

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I've been gone for the last three months, working on my business

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 13 Jul 13

I noticed mylot was no longer sending me emails. Then when I finally did sign in today the format I'm looking for is gone! It has no list of recent discussions, no highlights, hardly anything at all! Has mylot changed, or am I...

mylot questions

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What is the value of an antique?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 25 Apr 13

I've inherited another piece of family history. It's interesting to find the value of a family antique but this time what I realized the story behind this piece was of more value than it's financial value. It was given to my...

antiques

heirlooms

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1 person

Lessons not learned

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 25 Apr 13

How many times do I have to learn the same thing? For the last year I’ve perfected my candle making so that very few mistakes are made! This is wonderful when it comes to cutting back on waste (money lost and a broken heart when a...

earning money

making mistakes

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1 person

Did you ever see a lost dog and could do nothing about it?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 18 Apr 13

I am sporting the flu and still not dressed for the day. I still could get a lot done around the house to prepare for my upcoming show, but I sit down for a break once in a while just because I'm sick. So after finishing the...

at home business

lost pets

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Saturday's curiosity question

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 13 Apr 13

My husbands form of relaxing is to watch all these shows on cable, real or fiction. I've noticed there is no use of "R"s during the viking days, on the US east cost and in the deep south. So if the English language, alphabet, etc,...

languages

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Do you have a Monster account?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 11 Apr 13

I've read on monster everything about our behavior. "Watch what you put on your credit cards, your HR department may gossip about those cases of booze your husband bought for the anual Christmas party for the company he owns?!...

trusting information

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I've decided to live till I die!

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 10 Apr 13

Since going back to work in 1995, after raising my children to school age I've worked in the financial field. Even though I managed to retain my job as many others were laid off eventually my job hit the chopping block, 5...

starting a business

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Beginning of craft season in Minnesota

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 10 Apr 13

Another summer is coming up which means the beginning of my craft season shows! I won't have much time to come in here again for about 6 months. I spent the winter making as many candles as possible and researching for more shows...

craft shows

crafts

organization

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I run a gel candle business and hubby came up with a great idea for me!

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 31 Mar 13

I am what is called a geller. I call myself a micro geller. I spend a lot of time designing and making new candles instead of "cranking" out a whole bunch of one design. This time I'm concentrating on 4th of July candles. The...

artts and crafts

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1 person

Preparing for the upcoming summer craft show

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 15 Mar 13

So much to do and so little time! The show I plan on being at isn't till the end of June and I'm already feeling the pressure! Granted it's my first but after that I'll have most of the equipment I need for the fall craft show. It...

art and craft sales

running a business

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1 person

Do you ever spend a lot of time with people from other cultures?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 19 Jan 13

I was born being a curious person. I make it a point to be considered kind and supportive of anyone from another culture. One time I worked with about 50 people who came from all points of the globe. Walking through the department...

cultures

differences

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Did you ever give a gift that was better and more appreciated than you thought?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 10 Jan 13

This grandma did very, very good. I went to Famous Footwear and bought two pairs of shoes for my grandson at the BOGO sale. I bought a size 6 to fit now and a size 7 for his birthday in July. Yesterday my son brought my grandson...

dc shoes

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Do you enjoy art and craft shows?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 5 Jan 13

I've been making candles now for about 6 months. I have a website and letting neighborhood gift shops know about what I do. My first craft sales I'll be doing are in the summer an fall this year. Do you think it takes repetitive...

art and craft sales

running a business

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Finally started a business. Do you have a new destination in life too?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 21 Dec 12

I've been busy preparing for a new business this year. My first goal was to have a website up and running before the first of the year. Although it's still under construction it is there! Next up is more product. Fun stuff to me!...

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Have you heard about the new CALM act?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 13 Dec 12

Beginning in 2013 commercials cannot blare at us during a program! Yeah. We all hate it, we find it disturbing, but worse yet I saw the effect it had in the nursing home my mom was in for two years. Before, the channels would say...

care for the elderly

entertainment

television

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Ok, I'll admit it, I'm a hater

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 13 Dec 12

I'm a hater of housework, doing dishes, paper work, budgeting, filing, yard work, getting gas in my car, picking up dog dew and just about anything requiring my "Bewitched" ability to twitch my nose and get all done without...

house work

running a business

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1 person

What is the secret to having a marriage that lasts and lasts and lasts?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 30 Nov 12

I can't say my marriage has always been happy, never been in jeopardy, or that we've always been happy to see the other come home but after 30 years I know why we are still together and now happy most of the time with each other....

friendship

happiness

marriage

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What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance to meet?

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 29 Nov 12

I would look me right in the eye and tell myself "You will be a success" No matter what anyone else has said. Adults, teachers, priests, all the people whom you are supposed to listen to without question are wrong. Two years after...

growing up

independance

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2 people

Things I'm Thankful For or Why do bad things happen to good people

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 24 Nov 12

During this past Thanksgiving week my friends (the come over for a cup of coffee type) and I play this “What I’m thankful for” game. It was fun but there is one thing I will never share with them: I suffered a series of tiny...

changing careers

gratitude

thanksgiving

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