Pins that Win and a Pinterest Fail

I am naturally wary of pins that state: "PIN NOW, READ LATER!" 

Sounds like a gimmick, doesn't it?
And, how do we know we have the same taste buds or same problem areas as someone else?
Trial and error, my friend.  Trial and error.

I have been gradually experimenting with a few pins to see how they work.

Here are my results....

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This concoction of warm vinegar and blue Dawn honestly works great.  BETTER than some of my store-bought cleaners.  I have used this in my tubs several times over the past couple of months!

I also tried this baking soda solution as a cleanser...

Martha Stewart

and it works well, too!

Here is another Pin I attempted....

Cottage and Vine

Pull down shades covered in fabric.This one worked well - and I shared my finished shade with you here.

I also tried this pin - where you melt your old candle wax remnants and combine to make a new candle...

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This particular project did not work so well. (At least not for me.)  Everything combined easily, enough, but once I lit the new candle, the wax no longer had a nice aroma.  There was actually no candle smell, at all.  I wonder if the reheating of the existing candle wax essentially "uses up" the candle smell.  What do you think?


I purchased a couple of the beauty products listed in this pin....

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I am quite particular about my skin care items.  I cannot just pick up anything and have it work for me.  One of the items mentioned in the above pin is the Trader Joes' face wash. 

 I give it an "EXCELLENT" rating (for my face, at least)!   And for less than $6!  I am no makeup expert, but it is both inexpensive and a great product.  I also like the moisturizer, btw.


Recipes are more-than-plentiful on Pinterest.

My kids and I made these delicious cookies

Laura Bush's Texas Governor's House Cowboy Cookies

They were AWESOME!

Hope this post was helpful!  Follow my advice at your own risk.

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