Friday, September 14, 2012

Pinterest of Interest


I've decided to start a new monthly post where I share what I've found on pinterest as well as my "review" of it.  As a self diagnosed pinterest addict I often get recipes, cleaning ideas, projects, decorating ideas etc. from the site.  Some of these ideas work out great or taste great while others don't!

Homemade Products/Tips

This past month I've been gathering homemade cleaning products to help cut costs as well as use more natural (aka less chemicals) products around the house.  I've already shared our adventure with Homemade Dog Shampoo...and that was just the start!

About 3 weeks ago I started using the infamous Dawn and Vinegar solution to clean the shower/tub.  It's great, works really well, even removes the hard water stains!
Tub & Shower Magic (Dawn & White Vinegar)
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My most recent household replacement is homemade Febreeze.  I use it on the couch and carpet without any discoloration!  
Vinegar homemade version of febreeze no fabric softener
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Food 

I have been pinning tons of recipes for fall and winter so I haven't tried any of them yet...I can't wait to try them though!  Especially all the pumpkin recipes full of nutmeg and cinnamon! YUM! 

One of the recipes I did try I had high hopes for but was disappointed.  This would be a good base recipe but it definitely needs some excitement added to it!  It was a Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole.  All of our favorite ingredients were in it: cheese, chicken, black beans, corn & salsa...but it just didn't work! 

The original pin is from Tasty Kitchen.  Here's the link to check it out and see what you think. 

A recipe that I did have success with was Coconut Oil Zucchini Bread. 
Coconut-Oil-Zucchini-Bread (2)
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I made one large loaf and two small loaves.  On one I added some shredded coconut to the top to make it look pretty, and I actually preferred the flavor of that loaf...but really it was all delectable!

Quotes/Sayings

I stumble upon quotes that ring true for me quite often on Pinterest but over this past month I'd have to say this one is the most special I've seen! 

Pooh
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These few pins are only a sample of what I've pinned recently...I'd love to have you follow me to see what else I've been able to discover in the world of Pinterest! 
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3 comments:

  1. I have used the dawn/vinegar combo. Works great for me.

    Looking at the recipe, it looks like it needs more flavoring somewhere. Maybe adding herbs and spices to the yogurt before mixing in?

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    1. That's a good idea! I did cook the chicken in some cumin before adding it in, but I couldn't even taste it! (Maybe i'm immune to cumin?)

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  2. I love the things you've pinned recently. I am your newest follower. I wanted to thank you for coming over to Posed Perfection and leaving me a sweet comment about the Frugal TP Pumpkins. I hope you'll visit again and maybe even follow me back. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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