Motivational Monday – National Book Lover’s Day – 7 ways to celebrate

Just in case you need an excuse to pick up a book for pleasure reading, it’s almost National Book Lovers Day. This holiday is celebrated August 9^th. Now is a great time to explore a new genre of books. Have you thought about trying a new recipe? Pick up a cookbook.

If health and fitness is a focus area for you, grab a health and fitness magazine from your local bookstore. National Book Lovers Day should serve as motivation to jump start your celebration of reading.

Below are 7 ways to celebrate Book Lover’s Day:

1.      Host a book lover’s party – serve snacks, summer salads, smoothies and invite me over.

2.      Take book to the beach or sit pool side with your favorite book.

3.      Browse your favorite bookstore – sit and read something you don’t usually read.

4.      Buy a book as a gift for someone.

5.      Share your favorite book on social media.

6.      Donate old books.

7.      Find your favorite quiet spot put your feet up…and read.

If you have young children, include them in celebrating Book Lover’s Day. Create a scavenger hunt based on their favorite book characters. Take a trip to the beach that will include a blanket, a book and bouncing in the water, but not all at the same time.

What would you add to the list of ways to celebrate National Book Lover’s Day?

Fun Friday – How to make learning fun

Have you ever sat in a meeting or lecture, twisting and turning in your seat? The person next to you lets out a yawn, you respond with one of your own. It’s easy to become distracted or tired while sitting in a long meeting. If you experience this as an adult, think about the learning process for a child.

When my sons were younger, during the summer we engaged in what we called boredom busters. Once a week had family night where we played Uno, board games or other activities of their choosing. Somewhere in the mix of these things we competed with each other when completing word searches, dot-to-dot sheets and mazes.

Recently I came across a website called education.com. The site has a host of math, writing and other worksheets that can serve as a boredom buster for your child. And guess what? Your child learning during the process of having fun. Some cute critters are here to make division fun. Be sure to check out Education .com for more math printables. Click here

There is a small membership fee is you decide to take full advantage of what the site offers. I’m not affiliated with anyone at this site, nor am I being paid to promote their product. The site appears to have great resources. I’m all about promoting education in our youth. After all, this may be the generation deciding my health benefits in another 15 years.

How do you make learning furn for your children?

Wellness Wednesday - Healthy Eating

Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
photo credit and recipe: The Chunky Chef

Honey Garlic Salmon
Photo credit and recipe: ifoodreal