I try to limit the exposure to 15-30 minutes a day or else...let's face it, I could be on it all day. So I usually scan it briefly before bed looking for basic, basic material. Things that make my life easier, simpler, and more creative. Extra bonus: involving things I already do and/or have but in a new, faster, funner way.
I have decided to do this after months of loving the idea of Pinterest but quickly finding it overwhelming with how creative and wonderful one (other women) could be...I would love to do everything if I had the time, energy, interest, and ability. But luckily, I found what works with me and love it. Sometimes I find myself saying, "I'm so glad I got on today...that is just what I needed!"
My favorites recently:
1.) 1 part vinegar, 10 parts water. Wash (swirl) fresh berries-strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries- in it, can rinse(not necessary though, can't taste the vinegar) dry, and store. They last up to 1-2 weeks longer in the refrigerator.
--I found this the day I came home from the grocery store with all the above berries because of amazing sales. And it saved me. I love fresh fruit but it seriously stresses me out sometimes because I feel likes it's a race to finish them before they quickly go bad. The mixture proved to be amazing. I do it every time now.
2.) My spot remover!! I have already dedicated an entire post to it so scroll down if you missed it but seriously....Bryce and I are able to wear whites again. I love white clothes but let's admit it...life with kids is messy. So recently, I went through all my clothes and found the shirts that have a spot here and a spot there and let's all be honest...those lovely pit areas.
--Bryce wore a WHITE shirt to church on Sunday that he was about to throw out but was revived last week (I'm telling ya..its amazing)...and then Brycen decided to use it as a napkin to wipe his chocolate-y face. Normally, Daddy might've flipped out, slightly scolding Brycen. But instead, he lightly reminded him that we don't use clothes as napkins (something we are positive he will do again) and threw it in the laundry. Brycen and I took the spot out within seconds today (he loves helping and it's really only fair since he put the spot there :)) As well as a brand new outfit Grandma gave him that he got pink ice cream down the entire front of. It even sat a day or so (over Sunday) before we took the spot remover to it and it looks brand new once again.
It has made me (us) re-focus on other things in life...mainly just having fun...and less stressed and worried about possibly ruined clothes (for all four of us) because really, no such thing exists anymore.
5). I'm not a creative, crafty person, nor do I necessarily desire to be (I truly admire those that are). Just not my kind of thing. But I found this website on pinterest that had a simple, I mean simple, craft for each letter of the alphabet. It has been wonderful to start a different, little activity to do every day with Brycen while Cian sleeps.
6). This lovely idea to hang his artwork so it's not all over the house...and I kinda like it as decoration. Simple but something I would've never thought to do. And allows Brycen to view them all week...and only pull down with permission. In our forever home...I will replace the tape with nails.
7). Another project I did with Brycen. Great afternoon color activity and snack. Let's face it--we ate a few (or more than a few) and then gave a cute gift to Daddy for St. Patty's Day."You are our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow"....And "Mommy's Leprechaun". :)
(I didn't get a picture of the actual one we gave to Daddy before he opened it...so this was a little one we made with the leftovers. We found that there's definitely not the same amount of colors in each bag of M&Ms).
8.) 9.) 10.) Easy, delicious recipes!! I found soo many, that I can't list my favorites. It has helped to change up the daily meals and give me wonderful, easy ideas with almost always using ingredients I already have.
--Simple one, putting one chocolate chip inside of a raspberry. Cute and so yummy. It got Brycen to try raspberries and he will now eat a whole container (without the chocolate) if I let him. Kinda like reversed chocolate dipped strawberries but SO much easier.
What has been your favorite Pinterest find?
I have decided to do this after months of loving the idea of Pinterest but quickly finding it overwhelming with how creative and wonderful one (other women) could be...I would love to do everything if I had the time, energy, interest, and ability. But luckily, I found what works with me and love it. Sometimes I find myself saying, "I'm so glad I got on today...that is just what I needed!"
My favorites recently:
1.) 1 part vinegar, 10 parts water. Wash (swirl) fresh berries-strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries- in it, can rinse(not necessary though, can't taste the vinegar) dry, and store. They last up to 1-2 weeks longer in the refrigerator.
--I found this the day I came home from the grocery store with all the above berries because of amazing sales. And it saved me. I love fresh fruit but it seriously stresses me out sometimes because I feel likes it's a race to finish them before they quickly go bad. The mixture proved to be amazing. I do it every time now.
2.) My spot remover!! I have already dedicated an entire post to it so scroll down if you missed it but seriously....Bryce and I are able to wear whites again. I love white clothes but let's admit it...life with kids is messy. So recently, I went through all my clothes and found the shirts that have a spot here and a spot there and let's all be honest...those lovely pit areas.
--Bryce wore a WHITE shirt to church on Sunday that he was about to throw out but was revived last week (I'm telling ya..its amazing)...and then Brycen decided to use it as a napkin to wipe his chocolate-y face. Normally, Daddy might've flipped out, slightly scolding Brycen. But instead, he lightly reminded him that we don't use clothes as napkins (something we are positive he will do again) and threw it in the laundry. Brycen and I took the spot out within seconds today (he loves helping and it's really only fair since he put the spot there :)) As well as a brand new outfit Grandma gave him that he got pink ice cream down the entire front of. It even sat a day or so (over Sunday) before we took the spot remover to it and it looks brand new once again.
It has made me (us) re-focus on other things in life...mainly just having fun...and less stressed and worried about possibly ruined clothes (for all four of us) because really, no such thing exists anymore.
3). Been spring cleaning. Cream of Tarter and a little water. Brush on. Wipe off. And you have a brand new looking toaster.
4). Cookie Pan, Aluminum Foil, Bubbles (spread a thin layer on foil) and then blow bubbles.
5). I'm not a creative, crafty person, nor do I necessarily desire to be (I truly admire those that are). Just not my kind of thing. But I found this website on pinterest that had a simple, I mean simple, craft for each letter of the alphabet. It has been wonderful to start a different, little activity to do every day with Brycen while Cian sleeps.
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6). This lovely idea to hang his artwork so it's not all over the house...and I kinda like it as decoration. Simple but something I would've never thought to do. And allows Brycen to view them all week...and only pull down with permission. In our forever home...I will replace the tape with nails.
7). Another project I did with Brycen. Great afternoon color activity and snack. Let's face it--we ate a few (or more than a few) and then gave a cute gift to Daddy for St. Patty's Day."You are our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow"....And "Mommy's Leprechaun". :)
--Simple one, putting one chocolate chip inside of a raspberry. Cute and so yummy. It got Brycen to try raspberries and he will now eat a whole container (without the chocolate) if I let him. Kinda like reversed chocolate dipped strawberries but SO much easier.
What has been your favorite Pinterest find?
5 comments:
I would love to be on Pinterest! Could you invite me please?
My favorite seems to be whatever the latest find is! Like the dessert I'm about to bring over to you. :) Or finding new holiday/family traditions. I love Pinterest!
All the recipes! And ideas! And photo ideas! And handy secrets! Ok, I like a lot of things about pinterest. Ps brycen looks like a little man in his craft letter picture. Please tell him to stop getting so big.
I loved this post! I want to try some of your ideas. And I would love to follow you on Pinterest, I don't think I am and I couldn't find you. Can you please follow me so I can follow you back? You can find me on my Follow me on Pinterest on my food blog. (lovetobeinthekitchen.blogspot.com)
Thanks!
Christi, I don't get to read your blog much but tonight I'm so glad I came and saw about your berry wash! I've heard that tip before but haven't used it. Well, I just threw out some moldy strawberries and bought some more. So tonight, I used the vinegar wash for them. Thanks! Now I need to read about the Stain Removal...every mom needs that one.
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