I’m on my laptop often throughout the day, whether I’m looking up lecture notes for prepping for an exam or doing homework. At night, I am embarking on the next episode of “Friends” on Netflix as the way to decompress. But another great way to decompress from a crazy day of assignments, studying, and emails is “Pinterest”!
Don’t know where to start?? Here are the best boards to up your Pinterest Game, with name suggestions featured as well, which can make creating and sharing your pins so much fun! Just have your headphones in and your coffee beside you and you’re ready for the world of Pinterest!
Food
Creating a board with different recipes is great for beginning-Pinners! We all thrive on yummy pancakes, custom coffee drinks, and chicken and pasta–just a start to finding all the foods you desire! You can refer to them for a solo dinner-in, party at your apartment, or bake night with your friends! Word of advice, don’t scroll through the great recipes on an empty stomach!!
Name game: “For the love of food”, “Just call me Chef ____”, “Let them eat cake (and more!).”, “My Food Network”
Animals
Who would be opposed to looking at newborn puppies, kittens, or koalas from Australia?? You can search on a variety of sea and land animals that were featured in different magazines and tour guides. All the pictures of animals in one place make for a virtual zoo on your account.
Name Game:“…doing well dawg”, “ all adorable animals”,
Pop Culture
This board is so versatile! You can search and save pictures of your favorite movies, TV shows, bands, and books so they are all in one place! Scroll through your favorites of the media and show your friends the hottest pics from ‘La La Land’ or that live Mumford and Sons concert from way back!
Name Game: “The World According to ___”,
Health/Lifestyle
For some self-love, save some pins on cures for migraines, (realistic) exercise routines, hairstyles, and makeup tricks! This board is your ‘Bible’ as you prepare for a night out with the girls or stay in and relax.
Name Game: “Planet Fitness”, “Know Yourself, Know Your Wealth”
Quotes
We all need self-encouragement from time to time. Whether we’re feeling blue from a stressful exam or our social life and relationships, words are so powerful and can heal. Search for admirable phrases of wisdom to give you the strength to keep movin’– it can go a long way! You can also find advice on love, life, (love-life HA), and the college years!
Name Game: “Words that bring Meaning”, “Quotes that heal the battle wounds,”
Fashion
Girls, it’s ok to admit to your online shopping addiction! Search for different pieces of clothing, shoes, and jewelry that make your heart go boom– the are the best part is you’re not breaking your heart OR your bank account by saving them–just getting inspired to get them in the future! Think of it as your online closet!
Name Game: “Spring/Summer” and “Fall/Winter” (categorize by season, clothing piece, color, etc.), “Diamonds (and more) are a girl’s’ best friend…”
Future YOU:
This board is for the dreamers, always envisioning their future travel destinations, home decor, wedding day details, and various bucket list activities! With Pinterest, each of these elements that will contribute to your futurist here for you to swoon over, as well as remind you to do whatever you need to to bring them to reality!
Name Game: “Turn my dreams into a lifestyle”