How Pinterest can make you happier

Do you Pinterest? I think it’s hard to be sad when you’re pinning everything under sun, but in case you needed further reason as to why Pinterest makes you happy, then here’s a handful of reasons why.

Pinterest will make you happy because…


1. You’ll be inspired to actually cook dinner
I am so over cooking dinner. Actually it’s not so much the cooking of dinner, it’s deciding what to cook. Meal planning is getting me down. We seem to rotate between meat & three vege, spaghetti bolognaise and more meat with three vege. Sigh. Enter Pinterest. I can spend minutes being inspired by things like baked potato soup, spinach, mushroom & pesto lasagna and stuffed zucchini boats. Just try not to get distracted by the sweet treats like Nutella pudding.

2. You can travel anywhere, without spending a cent
Ever have the day from hell and just want to runaway? I have. Sometimes I want to run to bed and other days I want to run to Paris, or the Maldives but mostly Disney World. You can take a mini-break while you munch on your cheese sandwich over lunch by browsing beautiful places on Pinterest. If today goes downhill, I’ll escape to Cancun.

3. You can make something from scratch, and actually finish them
I’m not a big DIYer. I like to try, but I rarely see things through to the end. I mostly end up gluing my fingers together {yes, I have seriously done this in a bad way}, and getting overwhelmed by the task. I’ve discovered the easiest {glue-free!} DIYs on Pinterest: paint dipped wooden utensils, heart-shaped eggs and cherry blossom art.

4. You can score free {fab} stationery
Are you a fellow stationery lover? Is your personal motto – ‘if it’s for free, it’s for me’? OK, that’s Hubby’s line but let’s steal it. I love collecting free printables and adding them to my board, more than I should probably admit. Some people are so talented and so sharing. Grab your freebies here.

5. You can pick yourself up with some quick-fix inspiration
I’m a crazed lover of quotes and inspirational words. Almost annoyingly addicted to them, actually. Pinterest is a mecca for words that makes me smile. And really it’s hard to be unhappy when you’re so inspired, right?


What are your favourite things to pin? Feel free to leave a link to your boards in the comments. You can see mine here.

51 thoughts on “How Pinterest can make you happier”

  1. Pinterest ALWAYS provides a smile and inspiration. Sure, I may only attempt 2% of what I pin, but the daydreaming is the fun part, right?

  2. I smiled when I saw this pop up because I still haven't tried pinterest but it's come up three times today alone! i think it's a sign that I need to figure it out 🙂

  3. Hi Chantelle, love your blog! Just wondering how long it should take to join pinterest? I have applied twice over the past couple of months and never heard a word back!

  5. I also love to PIN ! I think quotes are my fav too. I do pin recipes sometimes, but I always follow back to the original recipe first , I have to know it will be easy , if not , I don't pin it. Occasionally , I get lured by a pretty face ( mostly cupcakes ) , but thenm the recipe is ridiculouslly difficult and I say forget it ….
    Here's me …http://pinterest.com/dgarbes/

  7. I closed my Pinterest account when I found out their liability agreement states that if they get sued for copyright infringement the users are liable. Sort of what happened with online music sharing through Napster a while back.

    • I also deleted my PINTEREST. Until they can come up with a better way to share without taking ownership and rights to modify work. It's a sad thing b/c PINTEREST is a really awesome place for inspiration, but the TOS was not okay. I have faith they will change this and then I will again be a PINNING FIEND.

    • I too closed mine and i think my mum quickly followed suit as have one or two creative friends after reading their T&C. Not worth it to enjoy the eye candy which without re-pinning and 'Like' ing i can do without having an account.

  9. i adore it! for a “lister” like me, it's heaven. having everything in easy go-to categories is awesome. so much loveliness! xx

  18. I also love pinterest and I would add to your list of the things I love about it is the virtual shopping. I love pinning clothes I wish I owned. I get (almost) the same rush of satisfaction from seeing my virtual closet full of clothes, but with out the credit card debt, or having to worry if they actually look good on me! And sometimes it even inspires me to style the things I already own differently.

  21. I recently discovered its a mecca for recipes too ! Yah and without all the google searches its a lot easier. I also pin outdoor renovation goodies, decor, sweets and treats and well anything that just does take my fancy !

  26. Yes! I adore Pinterest! I have a column on my blog called “Completely Pinteresting” where I share things I make for my kitchen that I've found on Pinterest! Here's one: http://www.tar-tryin.com/?p=696

    And! I am always sharing free printables too!

    p.s. Thanks again for sharing about my Stickygram giveaway! 🙂

  27. i love pinterest as well. i have found, tried and liked so many new recipes (my family included!). like you, i had the same boring rotation of meals. now i'm varying it all up! everyone is thrilled! i've found crafts and other diy things that i've been inspired to do & try and i don't have a crafty bone in my body! it's all helped me find great tutorials on how to do things on my own – house tips/tricks, photography tips & tricks, and photoshop. it's a jack of all trades. i love it!

  29. House design, especially kids rooms. Pinterest is fabulously addictive, and great for seeing a style emerge if you are planning a new or updated space.

    I totally agree with you about food and meal planning. I have totally lost inspiration trying to feed a fussy child.

  32. I spend way too much time on Pinterest, but it's been great to be able to put together all sorts of boards without having to keep real binders or file folders. I think I have a board for ideas for every room of the house, vacations, beauty, clothes. Definitely my happy place.

    My inspiration: http://pinterest.com/calihoya/

  33. Hello,
    I discovered your blog a few weeks ago, and I really like all what you share on your wall. I regognize myself a lot in what you write.
    I'm also interested on getting a pinterest account, could you maybe sent me an invitation? I haven't any friend on pinterest yet. Thanks a lot !
    Gaëlle
    farfadetetmoutala@hotmail.fr

  37. I've just recently joined and am still getting into it. It's like scrapbooking online. I don't mind inspiration boards, but spending all your time pinning things is a bit much for me.

  43. I love love love pinterest! I'm so addicted. I've actually made a good 15 meals from there, one just last night! Crafts with my daughter, too.

    I am here: pinterest.com/midgemadge

    And I like to pin mostly recipes and fashion stuff.

  44. I love Pinterest! Took me a while to get an invite but when I did I just went crazy! hahaha I love it. It's really inspiring and there's lots of DIY stuff and freebies (who doesn't love a freebie). Have ran into some boards that look more like tumblr but I guess that's ok, just need to stay away from those and it will be all happiness 🙂

    It's also great to keep the #marchphotoaday pics organize 🙂

    pinterest.com/tinapatina
    nothingsoriginalanymore.blogspot.com

  45. Big thanks ! I'm going to create my account on pinterest this evening. Have a nice day !
    Gaëlle

  46. I am a pinning fool! It works great now so I am very happy. Photography and jewelry, my two favs I think…and chocolate of course, oh yeah and wine, need to get pinning that. Now I have to go and have choc and wine, never mind its 1am : )

  49. I love this post!! And the pic is awesome, too, it really caught my eye while going through your boards. This post is so true, I really do get on Pinterest for a mini vacation ^.^

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