I'm sure all of you have heard of
Pinterest by now, but in the event that you haven't, I must share with you it's greatness. Consider it a virtual bulletin board of all of the awesome ideas, crafts, recipes, and more that you come across on the internet. You know how when you come across something you like, you usually bookmark the page, or save the picture to your hard drive so you can refer to it later? Well Pinterest just made this process a
whole lot easier. Now all you do is "pin it" to one of your boards, and it will save the picture there, along with a link to the website where you found it. You can make boards with all different categories so your ideas are nice and organized...just the way we like it. :) You can also install the "pin" tool on your toolbar so you can pin things from any website. I know I'm not doing a very good job of explaining it, but I promise once you check it out it will all make sense. There are tons of Pinterest tutorials out there, so if you want more info, google it.
This is also a good video tutorial.
The one problem with Pinterest is that it is SO addicting. I can spend
hours on there...the neat ideas are never-ending! I've had my account for awhile, but haven't been on there much simply because my free time is so limited that I know I can't afford to get sucked in.
BUT when using the iphone app, it makes it pretty easy to check out quickly from time to time, so I'm starting to pin more. I popped in this morning real quick and came across this pin that made it all worth the while:
You can go to this website to pre-plan a room...enter dimensions, furniture, etc. and it helps you plan the layout. I was
thrilled to come across this because we are actually going to our rental house this weekend to take some measurements to see what of our furniture we can move with us. This will make it SO much easier to plan things now! I'm telling you....you can find
everything on Pinterest.
Then I also came across this fun idea to get the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go!" and have your child's teacher sign it each year as they go through school, then give it to them for graduation. Wouldn't that be a fun keepsake?! As she mentioned, wouldn't it be a great gift to a new mom too? I just love the possibilities and plan to do this when Manny starts Mother's Day Out this year.
I have tons of stuff I could share, and if I ever get my blogging act together I hope to join the
Pinnable Me link up party.
If by chance you haven't joined the fun yet, leave your email address in a comment below (or email me) and I will send you an invite. You can also request one on their website, but it can take up to a week for them to send it, and we all know instant gratification is best, right? :) So just let me know if you want an invite and I promise I'll send you one by the end of the day. Oh, and if you want to follow me on Pinterest, you can do so
here. Happy pinning! :)
I've been addicted to pinterest for a while now and I must say it just keeps getting better and better :) Love the book idea! I got this as a high school grand gift from my dad but love the idea of teachers signing it.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of it but I never knew what it was! Thanks so much for sharing!! I just checked out the website and I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI finally joined yesterday--you're right though, it is TOTALLY addicting. Though to be honest, I had been spending time on the main page for MONTHS and adding them to my own bookmarks folder...so I was probably already spending the same amount of time...
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I LOVE that room planning site! It was one of the first things I came across and it's awesome! I also love the things you've been pinning for the little man party! Adorable!
ReplyDeletei love pinterest!!!! but how do you say it?!?!?!? :) pin-terest? pin-interest? LOL
ReplyDeletelove the dr suess book idea!!!
Please, please send me an invite! I've wanted to get on there for a while. Thanks Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI do love it! Very awesome site!
ReplyDeleteAhh!!! I love that Dr. Seuss idea! Everyone in our class got that book for graduation!
ReplyDeleteI just joined last night - how funny! I avoided it for as long as possible because of the suck-you-in factor, but finally caved yesterday. And then I stayed up until 3am looking at all those fabulous ideas, ha!
ReplyDeleteI may borrow that book idea. How cute is that?!?! Holy moly...talk about something else I didn't need but SO do need in my...thanks Pinterest!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the book idea! JDaniel starts preschool this year. It would be the perfect time to start this idea.
ReplyDeletewould love to have an invite. Thanks and I am really looking forward to this new site!!
ReplyDeleteI love pinterest! I have over 1000 pins. I'm not sure if I should be happy or embarrassed about that :/
ReplyDeleteI'm actually making tonight's dinner from a recipe I found there--peppers stuffed with italian sausage and brown rice. I hope it's good!
I am completely addicted too. I have it on my computer but use it on my phone too. I love to pass the time just looking on my phone! I've found a lot of neat ideas.
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteI guess its time I join in the addiction, I mean fun :) Can you send me an invite? aprilfcollins@gmail.com
Thanks! :)
It. Is. So. Addictive.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! ;)
Iys so funny you post this... just Sunday i made the same post!! I am so addicted!! dont even know how to describe it!! thanks for the room planner.. i have been needing somethio see how to rrange my new house too!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been on for a bit, and OH WHAT FUN! ;) I'm now following you... :)
ReplyDeletePinterest is sooooo addicting!
ReplyDeleteOh girl, you know I'm going to LOVE this!! nikkih413@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try it! lindsey.duckworth@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Its so addicting! Im another one who is hooked on it:)
ReplyDeletei would love an invite ... vdoorasamy@gmail.com
ReplyDeletethanks so much:)
I would love to have an invite. Melissa.kmrdesign@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOn twitter today Ashley mentioned you had some good news to share so I have been reading some of your past blog posts...I wanted to ask if you will send me a pinterest invite? Congrats on your happy news! I have a 9 year old and a 6 month old. I started reading your blog right after you had Manny but I got a new computer and all of my bookmarks were lost so it's been a good 6 months since I have been on your blog!! I was so happy when Ashley referenced your blog on twitter today.
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