tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50024865242091526532024-09-04T06:51:38.095-07:00I Came, I Saw, I PinnedWe have all pinned things on Pinterest, with the intention of trying them out. But how many of our pins go unused? I know that most of mine do. So the purpose of this blog is to try out my pins and post my results.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-53568128757285206822012-10-04T19:52:00.001-07:002012-10-04T19:52:43.928-07:00Make Your Own Ice PackOriginal post: Make your own shapeable ice pack To make your own shapeable ice pack, mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 3 parts water in a ziploc bag and put in the freezer. The alcohol will prevent the water from freezing completely. When it’s frozen, wrap with a towel or cloth of some sort and apply. If the mixture freezes too hard, just add a little more alcohol. If it’s too slushy, add a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-16641697569676878572012-09-12T16:02:00.001-07:002012-09-12T16:02:08.142-07:00(Caffeine-free) Diet Coke BrowniesOriginal Source: Diet Coke Brownies 1 box fudge brownie mix (I used the 9 x 13 pan size) 1 (12 oz.) can Diet Coke (I used caffeine-free, of course) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl dump the brownie mix in. Open that can of Diet Coke and slowly pour over the dry brownie mix. It will foam up a lot. When all of the Diet Coke has been stirred in and well incorporated the batter Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-79840255434007602202012-09-01T15:13:00.001-07:002012-09-01T15:13:08.299-07:00Cauliflower Pizza CrustOriginal Source: Cauliflower Pizza Crust Cauliflower Pizza Crust Makes one 9 inch pizza crust Ingredients:1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg, beaten1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp minced garlic1/2 tsp saltpizza sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings* Directions:Remove stems and leaves from 1 head of cauliflower, and chop the florets into chunks. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-8051826604201043432012-08-29T17:15:00.001-07:002012-08-29T17:15:26.580-07:00How to Fold a ShirtOriginal Source: How to Fold a Shirt Me: You have to click on the link above to see the video. Yes, the video is in Chinese/Japanese, but you seriously have to just watch the video, then try it. It might take a couple of tries, but once you get it down, you’ll be amazed. So fast and perfect! I love it! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-85424266835628164932012-08-08T21:17:00.001-07:002012-08-08T21:17:05.794-07:00DIY Laundry DetergentOriginal Source: DIY Laundry Detergent 1 Box (4 lb 12 oz) Borax- Found in the detergent aisle 1 Box (3 lb 7 oz) Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda- Found in the detergent aisle 1 Container (3 lb) OxyClean- Found in the detergent aisle. 2 Bars (14.1 oz) Zote Soap or Fels Naptha, grated- Found in the detergent aisle 2 Boxes (2 lb) Arm & Hammer Baking Soda- Found in the cooking aisle 1-2 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-90303501781863399002012-08-07T15:16:00.001-07:002012-08-07T15:16:37.121-07:00Homemade Microwave PopcornOriginal Source: How to make your own microwave popcorn First you need a plain brown paper sack-- the kind you put a lunch in works great. And a 1/2 cup of raw popcorn-- open the sack so that it will stand up, and pour the popcorn into the sack. Fold the top down on the sack and put the sack in the microwave standing up straight. Cook for 2 minutes- just like you do the store bought Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-81253990102782164482012-08-03T08:54:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:22:05.084-07:00Homemade Streak-Free Window CleanerOriginal Source: Streak-Free Window Cleaner 3 1/2 ounces Jet Dry4 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol 1/4 cup ammonia1/4 cup powdered dish-washer soap 2 Gallons of Hot Water Squirt windows with hose. Use long handled brush (we used one of those car washing microfiber thingies) to dip in solution and scrub windows thoroughly. Then spray windows thoroughly to rinse. Just LOOK at that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-5086437184967935572012-07-30T20:34:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:21:03.324-07:00Using Rice to Clean BottlesOriginal Source: Rice as Vase Scrubber Prepare a stained vase for a new batch of blooms. If you can't reach the residue at the bottom, add a tablespoon of rice and a lot of soapy water, shake, and rinse until clean. Me: I started doing this a few years ago, and it is really amazing. It works with any kind of bottle, including baby bottles. We use it now with cleaning our water Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-82496752272496565492012-07-27T10:29:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:20:31.219-07:00Make your mascara last longerOriginal Source: How to Make Your Mascara Last Longer Add 4-5 drops of saline solution (for contacts) to your mascara bottle. Insert the wand and stir! Me: This works! After I saw this pin, I tried it and my mascara was like new! I have done this many times since. It gives weeks of life to your mascara. It’s truly amazing. Try it out! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-83542120896608897142012-07-25T19:02:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:20:03.746-07:00Bubble Snake MakerOriginal post: Bubble Snake Maker 1. Gather your supplies ~ an empty plastic bottle, a piece of terry cloth fabric and a rubber band. 2. Cut the bottom off your plastic bottle and cut your fabric into a circle. 3. Assemble your Bubble Snake Maker by putting the fabric over the open bottom of your bottle and securing it with the rubber band. 4. Put some dish detergent inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-85782366530443842142012-07-23T07:07:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:19:38.500-07:00Cleaning SilverOriginal Source: How to Clean Silver with Aluminum Foil I lined the sink with aluminum foil, the bottom and up on all sides. Then I poured a half-cup of ordinary table salt and a half-cup of baking soda into the sink; filled it with boiling hot water, and dropped in the silverware. I left it in the water for about a half hour. Me: I have heard about this for years, but I am so Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-9187857528475572752012-07-20T09:18:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:18:52.477-07:00Fake Makeup for your daughterOriginal post: Faux Makeup Just wash out your old makeup containers with soap and water, and let them dry thoroughly.Then, (once you've gotten some cheap Dollar Store nail polish, or use some that you don't use as much anymore), just slowly pour it into your containers where the makeup used to be. I say slowly because you don't want to accidentally pour out the little mixing beads that are insideUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-41776003328697638062012-07-18T06:58:00.001-07:002012-08-04T21:18:14.159-07:00The Best Way to Cut a WatermelonOriginal Source: The Best Way to Cut a Watermelon Step #1: Cut the melon in half Step#2: Cut the end off one of the halves. Step #3: Place the melon face down on your cutting board. Step #4: This is the tricky part. Angle your knife and start cutting off the rind. Rotate the melon and remove the rind all the way around. Important tip: You will be tempted to only Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-34462123619428632012-07-16T21:19:00.001-07:002012-07-17T21:54:37.321-07:00Baked Bacon
Original Post: Less-Mess Bacon
This spatter-free technique puts the "bake" back in bacon. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, then lay the bacon strips flat, making sure pieces do not overlap. Bake until crisp and browned, 15 to 18 minutes, or desired doneness, rotating the sheets once. Transfer strips to a paper towel to drain.
Me: I love Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5002486524209152653.post-86138260175031290112012-07-16T20:54:00.001-07:002012-07-17T21:54:19.604-07:00Frugal FirestartersOriginal Post: Frugal Firestarters
Materials:
Egg cartons, the grey recycled-cardboard kind, NOT the foamy plastic kind
Dryer lint, enough to fill the number of egg cartons you are using
An old candle (you know, the ugly half-burned kind– or buy a new one at the dollar store)
Some kind of double boiler suitable for melting wax
Procedure:
1. Melt the candles over a medium heat on the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1