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British royal wedding theme party

British royal wedding theme party

Mom Behind the Curtain

Mom Behind the Curtain / Because every mom wants to be an all-powerful wizard, a peek behind the curtain of one mom: DIY crafts, birthday party ideas, family trip planning, family product reviews, family movie reviews, recipes, and holiday decorations and entertaining.

E.S. Ivy, children's author and crafter (esivy.com)

E.S. Ivy, children's author and crafter (esivy.com) / ideas and thoughts from my blog, ESIvy.com

HighSchoolCollegeSuccess!

HighSchoolCollegeSuccess! / Tips for helping your children and teens navigate the educational system for success in life.

my crafts: Family Fun Magazine and my blogs

my crafts: Family Fun Magazine and my blogs / These are some of the crafts I developed for Family Fun Magazine, and excellent resource for things to do and see with kids. Some of my craft ideas were bought and published in the magazine and some were commissioned. Some ideas were bought but never directly published and some were extra ideas I had; both could have gone into the development of other crafts.

Halloween fun & crafts

Halloween fun & crafts / Fun ideas for Halloween! Halloween ideas for kids, DIY Halloween costume ideas, Halloween decor DIY, Halloween party decor, Halloween Food, treats, and crafts. All fun and bright! Nothing spooky for me, thank you!

Disney World tips

Disney World tips / A lot of the advice you see for trips from Disney comes from "professionals" that go multiple times a year. They overlook some gems for first time travelers. Disney World and Disneyland tips.

mermaid birthday party ideas

mermaid birthday party ideas / So I've bought lots of supplies to throw a book launch party someday, but haven't found the time to do it. But I still love to think of planning a mermaid party! Mermaid birthday parties are great inspiration.

Homecoming mums

Homecoming mums / Homecoming mum tutorials and ideas. DIY Homecoming Mums save money and are fun to make. Plus, you can make exactly what you want!

Christmas (make it) merry

Christmas (make it) merry / Fun and simple Christmas food and decorations for a bright, festive and colorful Christmas.

book fun with children's books

book fun with children's books / If you're trying to encourage a reader in your house, make reading more fun by adding activities, crafts, and snacks that go along with the book. Activities and crafts can be educational, or just plain fun! On this board, we collect DIY crafts, food and recipes, character costumes, fun activities, and learning activities that are inspired by or go along with the best children's books! Great ideas for a book club for kids, book party, in the classroom, or just an afternoon.

Valentine's Day love

Valentine's Day love / Valentine's day crafts, cards, and food

food fun & food crafts

food fun & food crafts / Food is more fun when it's presented with whimsy. Kids love it. (And okay, so do adults.)

Disney movies / Parent and family reviews and information about Disney and Pixar movies.

wreaths diy & ideas

wreaths diy & ideas / Wreaths can be costly. They're more fun to make! Great ideas for DIY wreaths to decorate for holidays.

gift ideas / Gifts for him, gifts for her, gift ideas for everyone on your list! Ideas, lists and guides I'm collecting for gifts for Christmas, birthdays, and graduation for various people in my life. For kids, teens, kids, and that hardest category: for men. I like my gifts to be thoughtful and unique, so that can sometimes take a lot of research and time.

4th of July bang!

4th of July bang! / Independence Day crafts, food, and party activities, decor, and games.

Book Week costumes

Book Week costumes / Collection of DIY directions for book character costume ideas for parties, book character parades, and book week or book days at school.

books for children

books for children / Books for children are so much more fun than adult books. I often prefer them myself! As a children's writer I have read A LOT of children's books. My kids have read almost as many.

Easter fun / Easter decorations and food

recipes I want to try

recipes I want to try / I'm always clipping recipes but not getting around to trying them. Here's to change! Hubby has already tried the first one I pinned. Woohoo!

house diy and decor

house diy and decor / House decor often is better with a DIY approach. It is so hard to find the "perfect" things. <sigh> The hunt is on!

science fair / Inspiration for science fair experiments

ocean party food

ocean party food / Working on my series of mermaid books, Miri Attwater and the Ocean's Secret, has led to my love of all things ocean!

Tech tutorials / Step by step directions of how to do all sorts of technical things that I've worked hard to figure out so you don't have to! Things for your blog or webpage, things for writing and authors.

crafts for my tween/teen girls

crafts for my tween/teen girls / My girls are crafty! These are some ideas I think they'll love. Or maybe I'll try them myself...

products I'm shopping for...

products I'm shopping for... / I'm a big comparison shopper and rarely impulse buy. These are some things I'm considering.

Disney World trip planning

Disney World trip planning / Some great pins to plan your trip to Disney World Parks in Orlando Florida

trip ideas for USA

trip ideas for USA / Places I come across that would be a neat place to take a family vacation. Have to plan before we can play!

Best Books for Kids

Best Books for Kids / The best book recommendations come from other people. Consider this board to be a collection of the best books you read with or to your child, or that your child enjoys. From picture books, easy readers, graphic novels, historical fiction, biography, non-fiction, chapter books, easy chapters books, young adult and more, I'd love to get your favorite books! Organized by PragmaticMom.com.

Everything But the Posts Bloggers

Everything But the Posts Bloggers / Trending pins from those who have read my book on blogging!

Posts from those who have read my book, Everything But the Posts: Tips, Advice, and Templates from a Blogger Who Has Been in Your Shoes. http://everythingbuttheposts.com Want to join this board? Read the book claim your bonus content!

Chandeliers, oh my!

Chandeliers, oh my! / Fun and different chandeliers. Maybe a little retro, maybe a little modern. Something fun for a dressing room or glamour closet

mermaid book club

mermaid book club / Activities, refreshments, crafts and decorations to supplement the children's mermaid books. Great for a birthday party or Mother-Daughter book club too!

blogging / Tips, tricks, tutorials, and information for bloggers.

success / Collecting advice on how to guide our teens to be a success in life - and doe the traditional ways work any more? What's the real worth of AP and IB classes?

Christmas Tree Decorating

Christmas Tree Decorating / It takes some skill to make a Christmas tree that's pretty and not just blingy. I studied a lot of trees I liked to try to figure out the elements that go into a pretty tree. I still like collecting photos of trees I love.

Christmas decorating - Deck the Halls

Christmas decorating - Deck the Halls / Christmas just isn't the same unless you deck the halls!

Thanksgiving fun

Thanksgiving fun / Fun things to do and make for Thanksgiving fun with the family. Crafts for kids.

craftroom organization

craftroom organization / Working on organizing all my supplies in my craft room.

sewing / I sew more because I want something I can't find, than for just the love of sewing. So when I tackle a project I want to have how-to resources.

Kohl's Cares / Kohl’s Cares offers books and plush toys inspired by children’s book. All just $5 each, and 100% of the net profit is donated to kids’ health and education initiatives! At $5 for a hard cover book, this is a super bargain for a picture book. And more than $257 million has been raised since 200.

books for girls

books for girls / Reading should be fun! Collecting ideas for fun books to read for girls of all ages.

princess birthday party ideas for girls

princess birthday party ideas for girls / DIY decoration, cakes, cupcake, activities, crafts and food ideas for a girl's princess birthday party. (Some ideas that are great for boys too!)

closet organization ideas

closet organization ideas / This is where I'm collecting closet organizing ideas, tips, and shelving options! I've done two reach in closets with Closet Maid (eh) and the last three closets are different - one super tall and two walk in closets need shelves and rods and organizing!

money - mompreneur

money - mompreneur / Mom's face their unique challenges trying to start a business.

Universal Studios

Universal Studios / Universal Studios in Orlando Florida is more fun when you plan. Tips, tricks, and things to see, including Harry Potter Diagon Alley.

Universal Studios Harry Potter

Universal Studios Harry Potter / Harry Potter is our favorite part of Universal Studios. You need to plan to get the most out of it! So much to do, see, and eat! Oh, and shop. Yep, we've bought the wizard robes.

oceans & beaches

oceans & beaches / I love a vacation on the beach of the ocean. All beaches and all oceans are different. Some have clearer water, whiter sand, more shells. Some aren't the most beautiful beaches but have the best sand for sand castles. Yep, I'm talking about the Texas Gulf Coast.

Harry Potter / All things Harry Potter. Books, movies, merchandise, food, parties, costumes, Universal Studios parks.

Disney inspired

Disney inspired / All things Disney, from movies, to Disneyland and Disney World, to costumes, parties, birthday party ideas, decorations, activities, snacks, and cakes.

teens / Teens have their own challenges, issues, and joys! There are lots of things to think about when you're the parent of a teen.

trip ideas for Europe

trip ideas for Europe / Places to see in Europe

SAT and ACT test prep

SAT and ACT test prep / Need to get ready for the SAT or ACT for college admission? Tips and study guides.

costume & vintage rhinestone jewelry

costume & vintage rhinestone jewelry / I love rhinestone costume jewelry! Next best thing - to the real thing. With two teen girls, I have a great excuse to buy some. Resale shops are my favorite source.

college / There are big changes in college! This board is everything college related, from college applications to what to pack for your first dorm room, and everything in between.

Maui Hawaii trip

Maui Hawaii trip / Thins to do and places to stay in Maui.

graduation ideas

graduation ideas / Graduation announcement, card, gift, photo, and party ideas.

gifts for tween and teen girls

gifts for tween and teen girls / Gift ideas for tween and teen girls. Birthday, Christmas, and graduation.

recipes / Tasty recipes from food bloggers.

Star Wars party

Star Wars party / Star Wars parties are popular with kids of all ages - boys and girls. Food, decor, DIY ideas and more.

trip tips and ideas

trip tips and ideas / Top tips for how to take the best trips and ideas about trip types and places to go.

crafts for Kids

crafts for Kids / Easy DIY crafts for kids, for school, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day or other holidays. Or just for fun!

school and education

school and education / Is our current education system structured for today's world, or is it obsolete? Will it help your children attain success? Or will doing well in school make it harder for your children be a success in life? Is homework good or bad?

art I love / Art I love. Maybe one day I'll get around to trying my hand at some of these.

Pinterest Tips / How to use Pinterest to grow your blog traffic and earn passive income.

money - investing

money - investing / Stock market for beginners. Tips for learning about investing. Learn about investing in the stock market. Can you beat the market? How do you decide which stocks to pick? Resources, books, blogs and podcasts.

money - finance

money - finance / Money. Getting control of your finances. Budgeting. Investing. The stock market. Index funds. Paying off debt. There is so much to learn! Becoming finance literate.

family trips / Family trips are a great way to make memories! Trips, tips, places to stay, things to do, and destinations.

Hawaii vacation

Hawaii vacation / Find what to do in Hawaii! What to do, where to go, what to eat, where to stay. Activities, places of interest, best food, best sites.

ocean, ocean life and photography

ocean, ocean life and photography / The beauty and wonder of the ocean. So much to explore in more ways than one. The science of the ocean is incredible!

ideas worth sharing

ideas worth sharing / Ideas worth sharing from other bloggers that don't directly relate to my interests. And some of my own interests as well.

college application - applying to college

college application - applying to college / Gathering information about how to choose a college, how to apply to college, and what colleges are looking for on applications. Also, organization and scholarship opportunities. How to find and apply to scholarships.

Philadelphia & Pennsylvania things to do

Philadelphia & Pennsylvania things to do / There are lots of great things to do in Philadelphia - the birth place of our nation - and in the area around it. Looking for great attractions for families and teens.

Halloween costumes

Halloween costumes / Easy DIY costumes you can make or just put together for kids. Halloween costume ideas. Book character costumes.

Halloween food crafts

Halloween food crafts / Halloween themed food for kids. Easy snacks, healthy snacks and fun snacks and just plain candy treats (because it's Halloween.) Great ideas to make for a Halloween party or school party. From dinner to dessert!

sleep - it's important!

sleep - it's important! / Sleep is important for brain repair and recovery. It's doubly important to growing brains. How much sleep do children and teenagers need? What are some problems that occur when you are sleep deprived?

school anxiety, exam stress & study skills

school anxiety, exam stress & study skills / Student anxiety is at an all time high. Why? What can be done about it? What role do standardized tests, AP and IB classes, parents, and college applications play?

college essays / Students really stress about college essays. Tips and tricks to make writing college essays easier.

AP classes / AP classes and tests are administered by the college board. What are their benefits and drawbacks for students? How can you best study for AP tests? Are AP classes useful for college? How much homework is too much?

birthday parties

birthday parties / Fun birthday party ideas for kids. Themes, activities, crafts, decorations, food.

Most Popular Pins from Mom Behind the Curtain

Most Popular Pins from Mom Behind the Curtain / The top pins from the lifestyle blog Mom Behind the Curtain - because we all want to be an all-powerful wizard! DIY crafts, recipes, tech tips and tutorials, blogging tutorials, Scrivener tutorials, family movie reviews, and family trip tips and ideas. To help you keep the magic going as the Mm Behind the Curtain. Because Mom does a little bit of everything!

trending on Pinterest

trending on Pinterest / The most popular DIY, travel, decorating, recipes, holiday ideas and seasonal decor, and crafts on Pinterest! Everything that's trending right now.

money - budget / If you're in debt or want to save money for something important or fun, a budget is the place to start!

books / Book suggestions, books I have read and loved, books for kids. Fiction, non-fiction, and self-help. I read them all. I love books!

Dream travel locations

Dream travel locations

Pinterest tips & tricks

Pinterest tips & tricks / Pinterest tips and tricks for bloggers to increase traffic to their website. How to pin, how to make pins, Tailwind.

WordPress / Wordpress tips and tricks, and tutorials for beginner and intermediate bloggers. Plugin recommendations, themes and designs.

birthday cakes you can actually make

birthday cakes you can actually make / You can find so many gorgeous birthday cakes that just aren't possible to make at home. Not even for the fairly experienced cake baker! I want to collect ideas it would be possible for me to bake.

homework / Does it help kids learn? How much is too much? The pros and cons of homework.

fall fun / Fall decor, crafts, and food.

popular on pinterest

popular on pinterest / Ideas that are popular on Pinterest. Seasonal crafts and parties. The latests fads, fashion, and fun and easy how-tos.

mermaids / Mermaids are beautiful and magical! Mermaids of some type are in everyone's folklore. Books, photos and crafts with mermaids.

Halloween party

Halloween party / Halloween parties - or even a quick snack before trick-or-treating - are really fun for kids. Collecting ideas for food, crafts, costumes, and activities.

gifts for teen boys

gifts for teen boys / Teen boys can be really hard to buy gifts for. From stocking stuffers to the big gifts, here are some great ideas! Including tech for teen boys.

party ideas / Ideas for kids parties and holiday parties. Decorations, DIY decor, food, recipes, food crafts, games, and other activities and ideas.

fun throughout the year

fun throughout the year / Crafts, decorating and food ideas to match the season! Winter, spring, and fall. Holiday ideas. Holiday ideas for kids and parties.

books for boys / Yes, boys sometimes read different books from girls. And boys are more likely to be reluctant readers. Book lists and recommendations can be helpful.

Star Wars / Everything Star Wars! Gifts, costumes, movie information, party ideas and decorations.

Harry Potter Food

Harry Potter Food / Food at Universal Studios or from Harry Potter books. What to eat at Universal Studios and copy cat recipes.

Thanksgiving treats

Thanksgiving treats / Fun food for kids Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving parties. Turkeys that aren't poultry!

Thanksgiving DIY fall decor

Thanksgiving DIY fall decor / Fall decor is a great way to welcome friends and family and make Thanksgiving dinner special. DIY decor and DIY craft decor can get the look you want.

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