Pinterest Game Changers

There are times when I want to punch Pinterest in the face for making me believe a pin to be as worthy as it's number of repins. And there are times when Pinterest makes me so happy I just want to makeout with it!

Here are a few make-out moments (read also, game changers):

Shower cleaner - no lie. if you hate cleaning your shower, tub or kitchen sink - this will change your life. It is so easy and it WORKS!

Children's Drawer Organization - whoever thought of this needs the Nobel Peace Prize. My son actually keeps his t-shirt drawer tidy now. This is no small feat. The kid changes his clothes roughly 5 times a day. Serenity now.

Oven Baked S'mores - don't hate. Just hear me out. The chocolate gets melted perfectly and the marshmallow toasted just right. This may be the best cookie ever and no, I don't do minis as the link suggests! (PS - don't get fooled into trying the lemon meringue version - it's gross.)

Soap Clouds - hello hours of endless summer fun that also gets my littles clean. I love you.

Zipcode Gardening - yes please. If you're starting a garden and want to know what to plant when for your zipcode... this is your new best friend. We had green beans, lettuce and spinach out the yang at our old house.

Epic fails that make me want to go toe to toe with Pinterest include marshmallow/pom pom poppers and diy catapults. Bottom line - numbers mean nothing.

Do you have a pin that rocked your world? xo

Under the Weather Surfing

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I've been doing a lot of laying around, surfing and soup making lately. Being sick is no fun for anyone only fun for my littles who get to watch a TON of TV, read and play video games. What do I do when I'm sick? Surf the net, mostly Pinterest and Instagram. Above are a few of my favorite finds. I just can't stop looking at them. They all inspire me so much - there so much beauty there... the colors, the lines, the absence of color. Watch out world, when this cold is behind me I see a lot of DIYs coming to my unpacked and sorely uninspiring craft room.

Wanna follow along and see just how much time I spent there over the weekend? ha ha ha 

My Pinterest

My Instagram

How about you? How do you spend your days when you're sick? xo

*can't find the source of that awesome heart t-shirt. if you know... please share so i can give that genius credit! xo

Animal Magnitude (DIY)

magnets via uncovet

Pinterest is the Mother of all DIY lists that never seem to get done. I have two DIY files and I could count on two hands how many of them I have attempted. I am thrilled to say that I finally attempted and completed (that's always the goal but...) the above little animal magnets from Uncovet for a marketing piece. Today, I am sharing the project with you!

 cut all of your dollar store animals in half

 if animals are hollow (like mine were) fill with a dab of glue and paper towel balls or a fast drying putty like liquid nails (i ended up doing both because my holes were so large) 

the goal is for the area where the magnet will be glued to be flat so that the magnet will lay flat

 once glue/putty is dry, lay animals on a flat surface (i used an empty cereal box) and apply several light coats of spray paint until the animals are completely covered

 once dry, glue magnet to backside (cut side) of animal, place magnet side up in egg carton and give another coat of spray paint

 allow paint to dry and enjoy!

We used only the backsides of the animals for a cheeky marketing gift that my hubs and I handed out at a portfolio showing. It was a huge hit that got lots of laughs and silly jokes. Everyone loved them. Now before you go getting offended by our use of the word "ass", the word can be found in the bible. ha ha ha. However you use these little gems, they are sure to be fun and easy to make.

I'm so feeling gold spray painted anything and everything. What's your color of the moment? xo