my52cents

@my52cents (569)

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Do you use Picaso on Blogger?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 6 Apr 13

I might start using Picaso for my new blogs. I have some with Photo Bucket, but that just seems to tedious..but Picaso seems to have a direct link to the blogs, in that when I go to post a picture it gives me the option to Browse...

blogger

photo editor

picaso

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my52cents Picasa and Blogger are both owned by Google, so that's why everything is connected. Picasa catalogues all the pictures that you have on your hard drive and they're always backed up so you can view them from any computer. But I don't know if you can delete...

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Signature on blog post

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 28 Mar 13

So many blog posts I read have a cute, decorative signature as the blogger "signs" the post. How do you do that? I see the options are very limited in the post page...anyone know how to make those whimsical decorative signatures...

blog signature

blogger

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my52cents I think this is where I got mine - http://www.mylivesignature.com/mls_wizard1_1.php Follow the steps to get the code.

28 Mar 13

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Need a free pattern for a purse/tote and pouches etc....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 24 Mar 13

I am looking for a pattern for a large purse/tote for a 7 year old. I intended on doing a jean purse like I used to, but I think I want something bigger and more "girly" for her age. I plan to make it like a travel bag...a book,...

girls bag

purses

totes

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my52cents I don't have a pattern for you, but I have an idea. Look up patterns for messenger bags, then use the denim but use a flowery fabric to make a ruffle to go around the flap. Then use that same flowery fabric to make inside pouches sized for pencils, makeup,...

24 Mar 13

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Don't give your ZIP code out.....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 20 Mar 13

EVer been to a store and asked by the cashier for your zip code? Happens ALL the time to me! I tell them no just cause I don't want to be bothered giving out more info about me...and others in line can hear and all that. They...

giving out personal information

zip codes

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my52cents I don't like to give my zip code, but on the other hand when we eat at Sonic (drive-in, eating outside, ordering through a speaker) I figure that they use that information to confirm the billing address on my debit/credit card. If I were to lose that card and...

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Matching pillow case for the quilts.....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 7 Mar 13

So in my quilting endeavors.. I opened an Etsy Shop trying to sell them. You can see the link in my profile. But...I was thinking, once you buy a quilt..you usually don't go buy another one...so I am limited on my (hopeful)...

pillow case

quilts

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my52cents I love, love, love the idea of adding pillow cases to your Etsy store! I have a friend who makes colorful pillow cases for friends and they're awesome! Even if you make pillow cases that don't go with any quilts I think they'll sell if they're priced right....

8 Mar 13

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Share which email browser you use

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 3 Jan 13

Yahoo has used up my patience. THey change things and to me they are not needed to be changed and although I eventually get used to them, they have deleted the delete button at the bottom of the page as you READ the email. Now you...

email browser

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my52cents I use gmail for my email, have for years. It's simple and dependable and can be accessed from any browser, any computer, anywhere. I have a yahoo account too, I suppose because I'm in yahoo groups maybe? I've had it for years but haven't used it for almost as...

3 Jan 13

Finally found the (near) perfect pizza dough recipe with a bread machine

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 31 May 12

I have been trying to make a good homemade pizza crust/dough for some time now. And finally am really close! I use a bread machine and the recipe that comes with the machine. The crust was ok. Crispy like I like it, but thin and...

pizza dough

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my52cents After this, I really may have to start looking for a new bread machine! I haven't replaced mine since our fire, but I hadn't used it much in a few years. The idea of pizza crust, though, and especially with the egg idea, sounds so very good. And since I love...

31 May 12

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I just posted pics of the quilts I just finished....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 28 Apr 12

Just posted pics of the 3 quilts I finished this week. Minnie Mouse, Strawberry Shortcake and American Flag. I have to keep at least 2 projects going at once as I get tired of working with the same color, the same pattern, the...

crafts

quilting

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my52cents They're absolutely beautiful, all of them! I know the grands will love them! My brother is coming to visit next month and bringing me one of my mom's sewing machines since I lost mine in our fire. Not totally sure what I'll do, but I'll start small and see...

28 Apr 12

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The season you were born in

almond24 @almond24 (1248) • Hungary 3 Mar 12

Spring is here finally. The sun is shining, and it's getting nice warm outside. It makes me feel happy, I was born in August, and I love spring and summer - our climate is continental. In the winters I'm rather...

season of birth

seasons

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my52cents Interesting thought that I had never considered. I was born in August, too, and definitely prefer spring, summer, and fall, though I appreciate winter and it's not so bad to be out as long as I'm dressed for it. I'd much rather be out in hot weather than cold,...

3 Mar 12

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Quilt I am making....is now blessed by God....quite amazing.!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 11 Feb 12

So I started a quilt for my grand daughter of Strawberry Shortcake theme. I got alot cut out and assembled, then realized I needed something in the center...I had done it backwards...you either start from the center and work out...

making a quilt

quilting

strawberry shortcake

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my52cents That is a great story! God, indeed, is in the blessing business!

11 Feb 12

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Second T-shirt quilt finished

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 6 Feb 12

Just finished the t-shirt quilt for my 5yo GD...didn't have many t's to choose from so some of the blocks are fabric of things that meant something to her, like fabric from the first princess dress I made her, from the toothfairy...

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my52cents Sounds like a great topic for a Squidoo lens!

6 Feb 12

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Survivor! New season starting February 15....you surviving?

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 30 Jan 12

The preview show was on last night, I started it, but fell asleep! I saw one island, two tribes and their hopes for more personal drama from that. I saw where there is no Redemption Island, but still hidden Immunity Idols..and if...

survivor

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my52cents I know the meanness, anger, bickering, and back stabbing exist, but mostly the show is edited to show all that. Presumably it continues to work, although I think recent seasons have had fewer viewers. Last season I hardly watched. This season I'm hoping...

30 Jan 12

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Do you think that having a Kindle will increase your reading time?

banban @banban (601) • China 24 Aug 11

Hi, Recently I bought a Kindle from Amazon, finding it awesome. It makes reading much more convenient, and less harm to the eyes. Moreover, I find that my reading time is greatly increased. So, do you agree that having a...

kindle

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my52cents I've had a Kindle for several years and most definitely have increased my reading time. For those who feel that they wouldn't like reading on one, all I can say is "Bet you haven't tried it." Truly, the regular Kindle readers are easy on the eyes (very unlike...

11 Dec 11

Kindle or Nook?

waya616 @waya616 (149) • Philippines 13 Nov 11

I have been thinking of buying an e-book reader as a gift for myself this christmas. I just don't know what to choose. Can someone enlighten me pls.. What do u prefer a kindle or a nook?

ebook

kindle

nook

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my52cents Our family currently owns three Kindles (plus the one that burned in our house fire) and we are perfectly and totally happy with them. In fact, I wrote a page to review all of the current Kindle versions and help people decide which one to choose. Link is...

11 Dec 11

It's almost cookie time!!!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 15 Oct 11

I bought a house this summer...never again to have to live in an apartment..well, hopefully anyway. But after 34 years of apartment living, I finally got a house WITH A BIG KITCHEN!!! Cooking/baking in that tiny apt kitchen was so...

baking cookies

having fun baking

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my52cents Congratulations on your house - and your big kitchen! That's very exciting news. Since we're in a rented duplex right now (since our house fire) with a small-ish kitchen that doesn't get much air circulation, I've been waiting until the weather cools down to...

16 Oct 11

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Help - I lost the tool bar for favorites sites!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 23 Aug 11

I use Firefox. I had a tool bar up there with things I do daily, like Facebook, MyLot, Email, Photobucket, Squidoo, etc. There was an icon for each site and I just clicked the icon and it took me to that site. Today, it was...

firefox

lost tool bar

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my52cents Click on the orange Firefox link at the top left of the screen. The mouseover "options." There you should see "Bookmarks Toolbar" and I bet it isn't checked. Check it and it should re-appear. Not sure why those checkmarks sometimes go away, but they do. Hope...

23 Aug 11

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Facebook question about deleting stuff

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 4 Jun 11

I'm not much of a facebook fan, but have a question. If you send a private message to someone..and carry on a "conversation" via this private message way....once conversation is done, if I delete the "conversation" off my facebook...

deleting posts on facebook

facebook

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my52cents Wow, that's a great question! I never thought of that, but since more than one person's involved in the conversation, I'm thinking it won't delete off that other person's page. Hope someone who knows will give a definitive answer. Of course the "watch what...

4 Jun 11

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Where are the law makers when we need them? No wonder states are going bankrupt.

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 19 May 11

Read this and you will know a huge reason the states are going bankrupt...this is totally ludicrious and should not be allowed. Why are the law makers not doing anything about this? They bicker incessively about everything else,...

cheating

food stamps

lottery winnnings

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my52cents Very interesting, especially that this is part of federal law. I hadn't seen this. Thanks for the interesting heads up.

19 May 11

Phoney Money..................

Polly1 @Polly1 (12645) • United States 17 May 11

I have a major rant to get of my chest, of course I thought of coming to mylot with it. Last night after work I stopped at a local gas station. I only had $100 dollar bill, I gave it to the lady and said I wanted $20 worth of gas....

fake money

ripped off

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my52cents What a fiasco. I'm so sorry you're going through it and you've lost so much money. I recently saw a piece on the local news that stated clearly that if you get fake money, the bank can't replace it with real money. Instead, it gets turned over to the Secret...

17 May 11

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Innodated with pop-ups....HELP!!!!

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17798) • United States 6 May 11

Every single time I click to answer a discussion...a pop-up ad comes up for a screen saver or something. I don't do pop-ups. I used to get a few, okay, no problem, but now it is literally every time I click to respond a comment to...

my lot

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my52cents I use the Firefox browser which has a popup blocker. I always get notifications at the top of my screen when I'm on MyLot that Firefox has blocked a popup. If it's only on MyLot that you get them, then I'd suggest either using Firefox with its popup blocker or...

6 May 11

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