Friday, January 22, 2016

Relatable Books Will Capture Your Children’s Interests




If you’re looking for a way to get your children to read more books, then it is time for you to pay close attention to what they currently like to read. Even if your children tend to read fairy tales and science fiction books more often than not, chances are you just need to find a way to add a little variety into their life. Today’s generation of kids tend to identify more with things when they are relatable. So the best way to boost their interest in books is to get them reading something that resonates with their spirits.

Pay Attention

Don’t just look at what they watch on television. Many kids will watch it out of sheer boredom. Instead, take a closer look at what your children like to do when they are in school and around their friends. Listen to them talk and engage them in conversations that allow them to express themselves. Mention their current reading choices and ask them questions about them. By interacting more with your children you can learn more about their interests, even the ones they may be hiding.

Choose Books Wisely

Don’t just choose books that fall neatly into your children’s interests. Stretch their minds and imaginations by selecting books that border those interests. Again, talk to your children and ask them if they would like to read any books you recommend for them. The goal is to get your children to actively interact with you so they’ll at least consider your suggestions.

Read the Books Yourself

Don’t recommend something that you have not taken the time to ready yourself. You want to be able to respond appropriately to your children if they have any questions. If you can’t answer their questions or they feel you don’t really know anything about what they are reading, then they won’t feel inclined to be interested in something you know nothing about.

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Creative Ways to Store Books in Your Home




If your love for books has you pondering where you will eat and sleep because there is simply not enough space in your home to accommodate you or any more books, you can probably benefit from these handy book storage tips.

Living Room

The space in-between your windows and in the corners of the room are good places to store books. Add bookcases to these spots to give the room a little personality that will immediately transform it from a traditional living room into a personal oasis that is filled with your favorite past time, books.

Bedroom

If you can’t quite fall asleep at night without reading your favorite novel, then one of the best places to keep your books is right underneath the edge of your bed. This location is easy to get to and helps to keep you from crowding your bed. Books aren’t very comfortable or fun to sleep on, although they are great to fall asleep to.

You can also give your bed a little style and some extra function by transforming the bottom of it into a small bookcase by adding some shelves or compartments. Or you could always upgrade your bed to one that already has built-in storage.

Kitchen

What’s a really good place to eat while losing yourself in your favorite story? The kitchen, of course. Transform your kitchen island or some cabinet space into a miniature bookcase. You can use shelves or storage cubes. The end result is the kitchen has a fun and relaxing feel that is hard to duplicate without books.

Stairway Wall

Transform the wall along your stairs into a bookcase. This will make it easier for everyone in the home to access their favorite books when they go up and down the stairs. This storage option allows you to make the most of the space you already have in a fun and unconventional manner.

You don’t need to have a lot of extra space inside of your home or invest into a ton of square and boring looking book cases to store your books on. You just need to get creative and think outside of the box so you can transform certain areas of your home into your own personal library.

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