Joyful Reads for the Weekend, Vol. 10

A little "blog news" before delving into this weekend's recommendations: I'll be adding a new feature on Monday--a pretty picture to kick off the week, minus any ramblings. Wednesdays will continue to feature a "longer" post (not that long--I do try to keep it to five or six paragraphs, due to the general "busy-ness" of the world!). Fridays will continue to be saved for Joyful Reads. Sound good? Okay, then, onto five short-but-sweet reads for the weekend!

While I don't personally endorse hunting, this post has several other ideas I love for smart ways to get close to wildlife.

I'm an avid Anglophile, so I greedily gobble up any gorgeous photographs of the English countryside. A fine post from Lucy at Attic 24 includes such photos, along with this poetic sentiment: "I am fascinated by ice and the way it transforms everything it touches. Even the dead things look beautiful...": Winter Wonderful.

Here's a handy app that lets you quickly see if the product you're about to buy aligns with your values: Buycott.

Speaking of buying (which I don't encourage, but let's face it, we all need to do it from time to time), where your toys come from is just as important as what you buy.

And lastly, something I fully endorse and practice. Challenge your children (and yourself, for that matter) to read books (particularly, the classics) that occasionally require a dictionary: What Kids Are Reading, In School and Out.

Happy Weekend!

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