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

Quote:

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!

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!!!

Billy · 05-05-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

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~ · 05-11-2012, 03:06 PM

Anyone discover anything fabulous this week?

Quintease · 05-11-2012, 03:38 PM

I love Love LOVE Pinterest and everyone I knew, KNEW I was going to love it as all of a sudden I started getting invite requests. I hadn't even linked my pinterest and FB at that point.

I've gotta admit the fashion annoys me, I've unfollowed practically every page which has appeared on my feed. I was incredibly EXCITED when I discovered the site is a smorgasbord of recipes!! My poor hubby hates it already.

He's a pinterest widower.

chai~ · 05-12-2012, 01:37 AM

I have found a ton of recipes too that I have tried, or are planning to try!

I am also going to attempt to can and preserve this year!
*fingers crossed I don't poison anyone*
I have also put into practice some organizing tips, gardening ideas, and a few other random things.

I find it very rewarding in an "I can do that right now and make my life better," sort of way!

Or, ch*t, why didn't I think of that!!!

This weekend I am going to wander the beach, see if I can find some small pieces of driftwood, and make some simple, organic, light wooden earrings!

Will post a pic if I have success!

chai~ · 05-12-2012, 07:31 PM

I'm sure others have done this before it was cool to be "pinterested", but I'm going to share anyway.

At the dollar store, I picked up a package of cork board. 12x12, 2 sheets.

I have hot glued them to the inside of two cupboard doors. I have written out cheat sheet neon colored index cards for things such as, "food to keep in fridge or room temp", foods to ALWAYS buy organic because of the high pesticides, and foods that have low pesticides, and can be non organic. A recipe for organic home made veggie wash, and a cheat sheet for which spices will compliment what best! Tacked onto cork board, and the info is at my fingertips now!

Do I look for things to do to make my day and life easier? I sure do!
Does it seem like I am on an ever lasting make work project?
Perhaps!
But I like to know stuff, be informed, and if I can make things simpler for myself so I have more time to more and different stuff, well, I'm all over that ch#t!

chai~ · 05-29-2012, 09:34 PM

05-05-2012, 01:01 PM	#1
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	Pinterest ideas that actually work!!! 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!

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Quintease Member How Do You Identify?: Rainbow femme Preferred Pronoun?: princess Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 514 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 508 Thanked 1,817 Times in 417 Posts Rep Power: 10560327	I love Love LOVE Pinterest and everyone I knew, KNEW I was going to love it as all of a sudden I started getting invite requests. I hadn't even linked my pinterest and FB at that point. I've gotta admit the fashion annoys me, I've unfollowed practically every page which has appeared on my feed. I was incredibly EXCITED when I discovered the site is a smorgasbord of recipes!! My poor hubby hates it already. He's a pinterest widower. __________________ It is not worth an intelligent person's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.

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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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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	Anyone discover anything fabulous this week?

05-12-2012, 01:37 AM	#14
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	I have found a ton of recipes too that I have tried, or are planning to try! I am also going to attempt to can and preserve this year! fingers crossed I don't poison anyone I have also put into practice some organizing tips, gardening ideas, and a few other random things. I find it very rewarding in an "I can do that right now and make my life better," sort of way! Or, ch*t, why didn't I think of that!!! This weekend I am going to wander the beach, see if I can find some small pieces of driftwood, and make some simple, organic, light wooden earrings! Will post a pic if I have success!

05-12-2012, 07:31 PM	#15
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	I'm sure others have done this before it was cool to be "pinterested", but I'm going to share anyway. At the dollar store, I picked up a package of cork board. 12x12, 2 sheets. I have hot glued them to the inside of two cupboard doors. I have written out cheat sheet neon colored index cards for things such as, "food to keep in fridge or room temp", foods to ALWAYS buy organic because of the high pesticides, and foods that have low pesticides, and can be non organic. A recipe for organic home made veggie wash, and a cheat sheet for which spices will compliment what best! Tacked onto cork board, and the info is at my fingertips now! Do I look for things to do to make my day and life easier? I sure do! Does it seem like I am on an ever lasting make work project? Perhaps! But I like to know stuff, be informed, and if I can make things simpler for myself so I have more time to more and different stuff, well, I'm all over that ch#t!

05-29-2012, 09:34 PM	#16
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