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Using Pinterest for Housekeeping Tips

Have you discovered Pinterest?  I tend to spend oodles of time on there every-so-often. And when I do, discover a wealth of great resources, tips and ideas. One of the areas that I have especially enjoyed navigating is with homemaking.  That’s because I love taking care of my home.  I pride myself in it. Not in the fact that it’s perfect (you will find a cobweb and a layer of dust somewhere) or that it’s the most beautiful house (lots of areas inside are in need of TLC), but it’s my domain. It is where I find my place of … Continue reading →

Genealogy Resources on Pinterest

Pinterest is filled with all manner of interesting things! Some of them are related to genealogy. In fact, there are some genealogy websites that have their very own Pinterest page. Here is a quick list of where to look if you want to find some genealogy resources on Pinterest. When I first started using Pinterest, it appeared to be filled with photos of wedding dresses and intricately braided hairdos. You will find a lot of wedding ideas on Pinterest, but that is not the only thing it is for. The main idea of the website is to use it to … Continue reading →

Homeschool Pinning

Do you pin?  I have to say that Pinterest is my favorite social media outlet.  I am a visual person so seeing all those images captivates me.  I love creating boards for things I want to create or pretend to create.  I had promised myself that I would make one thing a week, either a meal or a craft, based on my Pinterest inspirations.  I have not done this successfully every week but I have a few times a month. One of my favorite things to search on Pinterest is homeschooling ideas from curriculum reviews to arts and crafts.  Here … Continue reading →

What Apps are You Using for Genealogy?

There are plenty of genealogy related apps to choose from. Some are quite popular, while others may have names that you are unfamiliar with. There are apps that were not designed specifically for genealogy, but are useful to genealogists anyway. What apps are you using for genealogy? The smartphone has become an incredibly helpful tool for genealogists. It allows you to do some genealogy research on the go and easily keep track of what you learned. Whether you are searching through records in a courthouse, or taking photos of the gravestones in a cemetery, your smartphone is right there, helping … Continue reading →

Do you Pin?

Pinning has become a new obsession of mine. I pin what I love, what I want to do, ideas for the future, places to go, and more. Have you heard of pinning? You pin on Pinterest. I recently became aware of the site when a friend invited me to join. The site is a feast for the eyes as it centers on pinners sharing images of their interests, style, books they read, art they love, food, crafts, DIY projects and so much more. The fun is in the simplicity and the enjoyment of sharing dreams of living in a far … Continue reading →