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Just for Fun

“It tastes just like the real thing!” and other lies found on Pinterest

As I was scrolling through my Pinterest feed this morning, I came across a recipe for pancakes that uses only three ingredients: bananas, eggs, and cinnamon. And if you’re feeling daring, you can add a splash of vanilla extract. All of the pictures attached were fluffy, light, normal-looking pancakes like you’d get at our local […]

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Just for Fun

Things I Will Never Do

As a rule, I don’t DIY.  In fact, when a friend got married I told her I would do anything to help her, but I couldn’t be expected to DIY anything.  Because I am pretty bad at it.

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Life

Work Hard and Be Nice to People

I will be the first to admit that both things in the title can be incredibly difficult to achieve. However, channeling the ability to do both are highly beneficial, especially if one can manage to achieve both at the same time.

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Ladyguides

Refashion an Old Birdcage as a Garden Planter

I bring home a substantial amount of crap. In my head, there is a vision, but the side-eye I receive until the finished product is presented is substantial.

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Food

5 Recipes I Totally Need to Make: Cold Weather Edition

Maybe you’re one of those people blessed with air conditioning, but I spent all summer sweating it out and not wanting to cook anything. After a while, there were foods I wanted, but the brain-melting temperatures made turning on the oven the last thing I wanted to do. Now, finally, it’s cooled off here and I’m […]

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We try it!

Pinteresting Projects: DIY Acne Mask

I have a zit. FYI for those of you under 30: zits don’t stop after your 20s. They keep coming. Maybe vaguely less frequently than before, but they’ll pop up even after two decades of awesome zit strategies.

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Food

Get in My Belly: Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Because I am lactose intolerant and the Lactaid/lactase-enzyme pills do not work for me when it comes to many rich desserts, my life has been devoid of peanut butter cups in any satisfying quantity. Until now. Behold, my friends, this superior moment of deliciousness:

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Op Ed

How To Actually Enjoy The Summer, Maybe

Last week, it snowed in our town. Most people were disgusted. I liked it. Winter can stay as long as it likes; it’s the summer I can’t stand.

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Education in America

Pinterest Will Rule the World

Because Pinterest is influencing education, will it rule the world? If we believe that “He who controls the schools will control the world,” Pinterest will rule the world.

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We try it!

Pinteresting Projects: Orange Candle

So I saw this DIY for a candle made out of an orange on Pinterest. I tracked it down to this Instructables post.

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Feminism

Pinterest’s Burgeoning Feminist Community

Amidst all the “thinspiration” and “fitspiration” and links to tips on how to be a good wife to one’s husband, a burgeoning feminist community lurks in the depths of Pinterest”¦

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You Complete Me Internet

The Best of Pinterest: Geeky Valentine Edition

Roses are red, Violets are not actually blue, It’s a Pinterest Valentine’s party for you!

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Ladyguides

Stepping Up Your Polish Game

And by “polish,” I mean for the nails, as opposed to tips on picking up Polish people. That is a WHOLE other article.

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You Complete Me Internet

This Week’s Best of Pinterest: Funny Things Edition (Cats Included)

Hello, my sparkling lovelies. I think Pinterest would like to help brighten your day, so let us take a look at some funny things I’ve seen floating about the place this week.

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You Complete Me Internet

Pinteresting Things: Shameless Social Media Promotion

Persephone Magazine enjoys the crap out of Pinterest.