I stayed overnight at my sister's house and woke up the next morning craving my coffee. One little problem, I didn't know how to use her coffee press and she was still sleeping and I didn't want to wake her up. 
Finally, after spending two hours doing my daily Internet searching, it dawned on me to do a Google search on how to use a coffee press! I found two different videos on YouTube. I love YouTube because I'm a visual learner and as much as I love to read I'd rather watch a video to learn something new.

Anyway, back to my coffee. After watching the videos I felt confident enough to use the press. The videos said to wait three minutes after pouring the hot water in to let it steep so I reached for one of my other favorite technology tools, my iPhone.  I set my iPhone alarm for three minutes, as instructed. After waiting three minutes (a very long time) I "pressed the coffee" and I just sat down to enjoy it.

How did we ever exist without technology? I know my grandmother would have loved it! She would have bought my sisters and me a cell phone so she could easily keep in touch with us and she would have loved shopping on QVC and HSN.

Do you have any "Grateful for Technology" stories to share? Add your story to the comment section at the end of this post. I'd love to hear them.http://www.lovemylessons.net

How to shorten a URL and get a free QR code using Google URL Shortener.

Why would you need to shorten a URL or website address? There are a few reasons why but two important reasons would be:
1. When sharing a URL or address for a website in a post or an email it is easier to share a shortened version.
2.When Tweeting you are only allowed 140 characters and so a shortened URL will allow you to share more information.
Google URL Shortener is a great tool that will not only help you shorten your URL but it will give you a FREE QR Code for that URL.

Here is a demonstration of how to use this great tool:

Pinterest Can Save Relationships!

Are you a Shopaholic? Do you like to Hoard? Is this causing you problems with your significant other?

Well, STRESS NO MORE! Shop and Hoard to your heart's content on Pinterest.

If you love shopping and collecting things but don't have the room, the money or you hate clutter then YOU WILL LOVE PINTEREST!

You can collect to your heart's desire. The only limit to the amount of boards you have is your imagination.

Do you like Salt & Pepper Shakers? Create a board.
Do you like Antique or Exotic cars? Create a board.
How about Shoes? I have a collection of shoes worth thousands for Free!

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WARNING! Pinterest can be addicting but it will not affect your health, it won't cost you money and you are in no danger of losing your home.

Happy Pinning!