Pinterest ideas that actually work!!!

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 01:01 PM

I really like pinterest! I mean REALLY like pinterest!!!! So many ideas to make life, home, dinner, crafts better!

I have tried a few things, that yes, actually have been a success!
Surprise surprise!!

I am sharing those experiments here, and my real life results.

If you have tried anything, please share!

This is the bottom of the celery bunch. I cut about 2 inches off of the bunch, and put it in a shallow dish of h2o. Within days, tiny green leafy sprouts were growing up between the stalks!!! Fascinating and oh so exciting!! It hasn't grown big, so I don't know if I will be able to get full stalks of celery, but I like the leafy part best anyway. I will soak and then plant several more, and hopefully have an ever lasting bounty of leafy goodness!

I got sucked into the "Topsy Turvy Tomato" craze when it first came out years ago, and it was an expensive experiment!
Now, I've cut holes in the bottom of pots, planted the plants, filled in the dirt, and am watching my crazy plants curve up towards the sun! I guess once the tomatos start to grow, it might straighten the plant back out, but it is kind of neat that the plant still wants to grow "up"! Fingers crossed that I get a ton of tomatos because I want to can like crazy this fall!

Now, the person who posted the green onion experiment, stated that "you will never have to buy green onions again!"
Well, the first batch I did, I managed to harvest them twice, then they just rotted away in the h2o. The batch I am on now, seems to be doing much better, maybe because it has warmed up, and there is more sun, but the stalks seem stronger this time.
Time will tell, so I will post an update!

grenade · 05-05-2012, 01:30 PM

I'm a pinterest freak. But, these ideas are new to me!!!!

LOVE IT!

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 02:15 PM

It is a fascinating site!!!!

SO much stuff to try and do!!!

Hollylane · 05-05-2012, 02:31 PM

I have long resisted...Damn it. I have fallen into the Pinterest rabbit hole...DAMN!

I knew this was going to be bad. I just could no longer resist. I usually blame things like this on Cajun Dee.

Billy · 05-05-2012, 03:31 PM

Didn't you Ladies know they are shutting that site down

Deborah · 05-05-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy

Didn't you Ladies know they are shutting that site down

Pay no attention to the man behind the screen....he's a trouble maker and only wishes they would shut it down......bwahahaha it won't happen!

Billy · 05-05-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by June

Hah! Look at Mr. Princess trying to start a riot (again).

Pinterest: It's not just for "Ladies" anymore.

Yes I know I have already lost Mike to this site

Deborah · 05-05-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I have long resisted...Damn it. I have fallen into the Pinterest rabbit hole...DAMN!

I knew this was going to be bad. I just could no longer resist. I usually blame things like this on Cajun Dee.

I knew we'd get you my pretty...it was just a matter of time!!

Oh no absolutely not just the ladies...we'll soon have you all... Including the pink princess...give it time

Deborah · 05-05-2012, 03:50 PM

I have prepared lots of recipes found on PINTEREST and all have been delish so far...

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I have long resisted...Damn it. I have fallen into the Pinterest rabbit hole...DAMN!

I knew this was going to be bad. I just could no longer resist. I usually blame things like this on Cajun Dee.

oh, I'll take the most awesome blame for this one!!!!! *curtsey*

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy

Didn't you Ladies know they are shutting that site down

you are CRUEL!!!!! NEVER tease about that!!!! lol!
I would protest if they did!!!

Hollylane · 05-05-2012, 04:13 PM

How LONG does it take to get the Pinterest invite email?? Do I actually need it?

Hollylane · 05-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chai~

oh, I'll take the most awesome blame for this one!!!!! *curtsey*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deborah

I knew we'd get you my pretty...it was just a matter of time!!

Oh no absolutely not just the ladies...we'll soon have you all... Including the pink princess...give it time

Resistance is futile....

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

How LONG does it take to get the Pinterest invite email?? Do I actually need it?

I will send you an invite if you need one.

Hollylane · 05-05-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chai~

I will send you an invite if you need one.

Yes, please

I'll pm you my email addy. Thanks!

chai~ · 05-05-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Yes, please

I'll pm you my email addy. Thanks!

Invite sent, enjoy!!!!!

Billy · 05-06-2012, 06:19 AM

See whats going to happen !

Reader · 05-06-2012, 07:09 AM

Pinterest drives me nuts. If I allow it, it could suck up my whole morning. It's cool.

But, imagine how HARD it had to have been when the person who invented it, went to give the pitch to get the venture capital.

How the heck do you describe Pinterest and why it is cool to a potential investor or non-user? How would you describe what makes it special or user-friendly or interesting, so that someone would toss a million bucks into its development?

Why is it so cool and how did it get that way?

And it goes without saying that I have pinned exactly nothing...I just look, and look, and look some more...!

Princess · 05-06-2012, 07:38 AM

I love pinterest! I use mine for recipe's, craft ideas, and my future *non existent* wedding

My last adventure was the following recipe for crock pot bbq chicken:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 bottle of GOOD bbq sauce
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C italian dressing
lil garlic, lil salt, lil pepper

Cook on low for 4-6 hours, when its done shred it up and toss it on a bun, though you dont have to shred it, it can be eaten whole and is so tender and delicious! i was not disappointed and will definately try again!

deedarino · 05-06-2012, 09:34 AM

Damn....now I have to head over to Pinterest so I can remember all the cool things Pinterest has given me...

See you guys tomorrow!!!

05-05-2012, 01:01 PM	#1
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05-05-2012, 03:50 PM	#9
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grenade Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Full Flavor Femme Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,929 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,925 Thanked 8,058 Times in 2,121 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm a pinterest freak. But, these ideas are new to me!!!! LOVE IT!

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chai~ Member How Do You Identify?: Self possessed Aquarian Preferred Pronoun?: Don't call me baby~ Relationship Status: Deliciously single and loving it. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: lotus land Posts: 1,173 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,937 Thanked 3,382 Times in 864 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	It is a fascinating site!!!! SO much stuff to try and do!!!

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Reader Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Butch, Dyke, Feminist, Contrarian Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Single Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey, The Garden State Posts: 732 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,308 Thanked 2,229 Times in 586 Posts Rep Power: 0	Pinterest drives me nuts. If I allow it, it could suck up my whole morning. It's cool. But, imagine how HARD it had to have been when the person who invented it, went to give the pitch to get the venture capital. How the heck do you describe Pinterest and why it is cool to a potential investor or non-user? How would you describe what makes it special or user-friendly or interesting, so that someone would toss a million bucks into its development? Why is it so cool and how did it get that way? And it goes without saying that I have pinned exactly nothing...I just look, and look, and look some more...!

05-06-2012, 07:38 AM	#19
Princess Member How Do You Identify?: princess Preferred Pronoun?: She, her. Relationship Status: One singular sensation! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,341 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,082 Thanked 4,582 Times in 1,009 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I love pinterest! I use mine for recipe's, craft ideas, and my future non existent wedding My last adventure was the following recipe for crock pot bbq chicken: 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 bottle of GOOD bbq sauce 1/2 C brown sugar 1/2 C italian dressing lil garlic, lil salt, lil pepper Cook on low for 4-6 hours, when its done shred it up and toss it on a bun, though you dont have to shred it, it can be eaten whole and is so tender and delicious! i was not disappointed and will definately try again!