Have you spent any time on my Pinterest boards? I joined Pinterest back in late 2010 when it was still by invite only and fell in love immediately. I quickly realized this was my kind of platform! I have always loved perusing catalogues and was frequently guilty of ripping pages and ads out of magazines to store for inspiration later on. Pinterest digitized some of my favorite inspiration gathering!

Apparently I have 78 boards and 4,345 pins…so I’ve been a fairly active Pinterest user over the last nine years. Most of my boards are either travel or home decor/lifestyle related because those are where the bulk of my interests lie. BUT. I have been keeping a board called “Good to Know” wherein lies my favorite tips, hacks, interesting information, how to set a table, use proper grammar when writing, change a tire, understand differing governing models – that kind of stuff. I thought it might be helpful to share these golden nuggets with all of YOU! I will break out some of my favorites and link not only to the pin on my board but to the associated article/site for each hint. Shall we begin?

Number One: Language and Grammar

I am a writer and editor so proper language and grammar in written form are my jam. I have a few pins that really spell out (haha language joke) punctuation, proper grammar, parts of speech – all of that jazz.

First up in this category a helpful punctuation chart:

This particular pin just goes to a site with a PDF you can order of the infographic.

Next is something teachers call an Anchor Chart with a helpful breakdown of when and where to use appropriate commas:

Here is the website that the original poster set up; she is a second grade teacher and has a number of helpful language hints around her classroom.

Finally, here is a pin that is like a thesaurus for the word ‘very’.

If you’re anything like me, you also use the word ‘very’ waaaaaaaay to often. Here are some ways to get out of that rut! This pin doesn’t go to a helpful site but is great to review so that you can up your language game.

Number Two: Coping Skills and Mental Health

We could all use a little more help in the self-care and mental health department. I appreciated these pins for the ease that ideas were presented and good associated info.

First up is an infographic with 50 Coping Skills for Kids…but this can easily be applied to teens and adults as well. Such good info in here and this would be great blown up and framed for home or school.

It does not appear that this pin is going to a specific site.

Up next is a 30 day Mental Wellness Challenge infographic.

This pin is from the Well and Good website and the associated article is a great read.

This pin is a great visual for children and adults alike of what we can control and what we can’t control. It is reassuring to see SO much inside the circle that we CAN control. The article that this pin is linked to is a great read with plenty of associated resources.

Here are six different ways to practice grounding, a practice very helpful when in the middle of an anxiety attack or stressful situation. Here is the associated article with the pin.

Number 3: Government and Politics

I really appreciate info posters that clearly explain different branches of government or political concepts. Here are a few of my favorite.

This is one of my favorite descriptions of different economies, very clear and easy to understand.

Great info about this pin and website on handling the United States flag and etiquette for the National Anthem.

I always find this information to be really helpful around Presidential election time. Never wonder again how many electoral college votes your state gets!

Have you ever wondered the correct way to hang or display the US flag? I found this website to be really helpful.

Ahhhhh this is SO helpful! Whether you are a high school student or a parent this is really good, easy to digest information. Getting your head around the inner workings of the Supreme Court can be challenging; this graphic helps.

Another great infographic this time explaining the way Congress runs.

Number 4: Helpful Household Hints

I’m closing out this Good to Know roundup with some pins that are helpful household tips:

My mom, bless her long suffering heart, tried for YEARS and YEARS to teach me how to set a proper table and at the age of 44 I still do not know. I make it up every single time. This pin is specifically for me and people like me. Want to learn how to set a proper table? This pin is for you. And me. Of course me 🙂

Yes, we have Google that will help us identify leaves but what do you do when you don’t have a cell phone or the option to Google something? I think that being able to correctly identify plants and leaves is a dying art; this infographic will help you learn and remember!

OK be honest: have you ever changed a tire? Did you know what you were doing??? To date, I have never changed a tire. I hope I never have to to (please come and help me Geico…) but this infographic is still really helpful!

That’s all for now. I add to my Good to Know board regularly so please check in over there for about 1468 more fabulous tips!