Woman in Real Life

When a family is stuck inside as we have been for the past couple of (freezing!) months, it becomes a parent's duty to brainstorm activities for the kids. Although some kids might be just as happy left to play video games for hours on end (and I have one of those kids), DK Canada has a better suggestion.

In part one of "Celebrating Earth Day" I discouraged buying more "stuff" today. But, if you are going to buy something, go with a book. Take this opportunity to educate yourself and your family about the beauty and wonder of the world we live in. It's really quite extraordinary if you stop and take notice.

Lately, I have been focused on finding out what topics interest my children. I hope to gently guide them toward learning more about subjects that appeal to them. While my son sometimes finds it difficult to stay focused in school, he certainly has no trouble focusing when he finds a topic he's curious about.

So, my two kids and I recently selected books from DK Canada's "Earthly Pleasures" boutique. Until April 25th, all of the books in the boutique are 30% off. The boutique has some fascinating titles on everything from gardening to sharks to bugs to organic living.