Have you heard of Pinterest? It’s an online pin board where you can keep track of things you like from all over the web. Instead of making endless folders in your browser favorites list, you can pin thumbnail size photos with links back to the original webpage. You can customize the categories and add as many “boards” and “pins” as you like.
The fun of Pinterest comes in following other pinners. Much the way you “follow” people on Twitter, you can follow other pinners that you like. In the set-up process a new user chooses which topics to follow. Things like arts and crafts, art, design, food & drink, gardening, cooking, etc.
Photo by: Taste of Home Acorn Treats Recipe
I have been thrilled with all of the ideas shared on Pinterest. I have found tons of fun recipes, craft ideas and DIY projects. I used an idea I found there to make candies for Thanksgiving that looked like little acorns. They were fun and easy to make.
Photo by: The Farmer's Nest
The next projects I’m thinking of trying is making my own liquid hand soap. I love the smell of Mrs. Meyers products and this project allows you to make a gallon of it ($50 retail) for about $5. What a great savings! I probably would have never found this blog if I hadn’t been for Pinterest.
I find that I’m spending less time on Facebook and more time browsing Pinterest. At least it feels like I’m doing something productive when I’m gathering new ideas for recipes and crafts.
The one thing that is a bit irksome about Pinterest is that you need to be invited to join (kind of like Google+) or you go on a waiting list to be added. If you are interested and want an invite just email me at kerry@lesserhomesandgardens.com and I’ll invite you! Happy pinning out there!
