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English: A shelf with "review copies"...

Yesterday I went to a used book sale that supports local womens scholarships.
All the books are donated and collected at the beginning of April.
I've been going to this sale for about 9 years now.
This was the first year that the prices were drastically increased.
In past years I paid .25 to .50 for a paperback book.  
This year all paperbacks were $1. 
In past years childrens floppy books were anywhere from
 ten, twenty-five and fifty cents. 
 This year they were fifty cents to one dollar. 
The selection was less interesting to mine and my childrens tastes.
Yesterday was 'Preview Day'.  
This is the day that most of the local used booksellers come to get first dibs on what is available.  They really combed through the selections this year!
  • Preview Day Thursday, April 24, 2-6 pm
    • $20 entry fee 2-3 pm
    • $15 entry fee 3-6 pm
  • Free Entry and Sale Times:
    • Friday (April 25) & Saturday (April 26), 10 am to 8 pm
    • Sunday (April 27), 12 noon to 8 pm - Half Price Day
    • Monday (April 28), 10 am to 1 pm - Bag Day $5/standard grocery bag
Below are the books that I purchased for myself.
I spent a total of $27, which isn't bad and the money is going to a good cause.
I got Kaye some Barbie books, a few books for her teacher and Em some Full House chapter books.  If she doesn't find them interesting I will save them for when Kaye is old enough to read them.

I've become more of an e-book girl over the past four years.
I feel like I can read faster on an e-reader because I can enlarge the font.
It's also nice to not have to physically store the books.
The reason I go to this books sale is more for the childrens books.
Both my daughters would rather hold a physical book than read it on their tablet.
Also, they need a physical book to take to school with them to read for when they've finished their work.
neon :: used.books

I always get excited when this sale comes around,
 but this year my excitement was deflated by the prices and selection. 
My thought was that book prices would drop at used books sales because of the use of e-readers, but I guess the exact opposite is happening.

I haven't been to my local library's used book sale in years,
 but I think I will check it out next month.  It will be interesting to see if their prices are comparable to the sale I attended yesterday.

Do you shop used book sales? 
 Have you become more of an e-book reader or are you still 'old school'?
Do your children prefer physical books or ebooks?

Happy Reading!

Used Book Sale

English: A shelf with "review copies"...

Yesterday I went to a used book sale that supports local womens scholarships.
All the books are donated and collected at the beginning of April.
I've been going to this sale for about 9 years now.
This was the first year that the prices were drastically increased.
In past years I paid .25 to .50 for a paperback book.  
This year all paperbacks were $1. 
In past years childrens floppy books were anywhere from
 ten, twenty-five and fifty cents. 
 This year they were fifty cents to one dollar. 
The selection was less interesting to mine and my childrens tastes.
Yesterday was 'Preview Day'.  
This is the day that most of the local used booksellers come to get first dibs on what is available.  They really combed through the selections this year!
  • Preview Day Thursday, April 24, 2-6 pm
    • $20 entry fee 2-3 pm
    • $15 entry fee 3-6 pm
  • Free Entry and Sale Times:
    • Friday (April 25) & Saturday (April 26), 10 am to 8 pm
    • Sunday (April 27), 12 noon to 8 pm - Half Price Day
    • Monday (April 28), 10 am to 1 pm - Bag Day $5/standard grocery bag
Below are the books that I purchased for myself.
I spent a total of $27, which isn't bad and the money is going to a good cause.
I got Kaye some Barbie books, a few books for her teacher and Em some Full House chapter books.  If she doesn't find them interesting I will save them for when Kaye is old enough to read them.

I've become more of an e-book girl over the past four years.
I feel like I can read faster on an e-reader because I can enlarge the font.
It's also nice to not have to physically store the books.
The reason I go to this books sale is more for the childrens books.
Both my daughters would rather hold a physical book than read it on their tablet.
Also, they need a physical book to take to school with them to read for when they've finished their work.
neon :: used.books

I always get excited when this sale comes around,
 but this year my excitement was deflated by the prices and selection. 
My thought was that book prices would drop at used books sales because of the use of e-readers, but I guess the exact opposite is happening.

I haven't been to my local library's used book sale in years,
 but I think I will check it out next month.  It will be interesting to see if their prices are comparable to the sale I attended yesterday.

Do you shop used book sales? 
 Have you become more of an e-book reader or are you still 'old school'?
Do your children prefer physical books or ebooks?

Happy Reading!

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Earth Day 2014.
Did you know that the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970?
Why April 22nd?  Well, according to Wikipedia 
"U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson chose the date in order to maximize participation on college campuses for what he conceived as an 'environmental teach-in'.  He determined the week of April 19-25 was the best bet because it did not fall during exams or spring break."
You can read more about the history of Earth Day at Wikipedia or EarthDay.org.

The theme for Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities.  
Below is some information you can download as a .pdf file from here.
Here are some fun things educators can do with children:
For year-round information educators can join the EDN Educators' Network.
The Earth Day Network 

Above you've seen a lot of subjects that are taught about environmentalism.
Recently a friend of mine told me about something old (that is new again!) is popping up around the country.  They are called Creative Reuse Centers.
Here is a .pdf that will explain a little more in depth what these centers provide.
In a nutshell these centers provide educators with materials that can be re-used for creative purposes.

Wikipedia notes:
 "Creative reuse, also known as upcycling or repurposing, is the process of taking materials or products that are unwanted for their original function and through creativity, transforming them into pieces of art, home decoration, or other useful items. This is different from recycling, where the products are broken down to its component parts and re-manufactured into new products. Creative reuse is also different from conventional reuse, where the product is used in its original purpose again."

I created an online Facebook Group some time ago designed for parents, grandparents, Pre-K and daycare providers to network, discover and share arts and craft ideas for Pre-K through High School aged children.  I call it CraftWithKids NetWork.  Our Facebook Page is located here.
My challenge to everyone for the next month is to 
share upcycled, repurposed and recycled crafts!
CraftWithKids NetWork's Facebook Page is located here and I will be sharing upcycled crafts throughout the month on my page.

I've also created a Link-Up below so you can link up your blog or designated Pinterest board for this MONTH LONG event! 
4/21 thru 5/21/14
 I hope you will join us!

   
Creative ReUse Link-Up Rules
  1. Follow your host
  2. Link up your post.
  3. Display the above banner on your site 
  4. Check out those listed in the link-up, make new friends, and spread the word!  The more friends who join, the more fun this link-up will be!
  5.  Have Fun!!!!!
*Bloggers, please use the link to the designated post on your blog for the link-up and then as you find more things to share, you can add it to your blog post!

*Pinteresters, please use the link to your Recycled Craft Pinterest board and don't forget to upload the above banner to your board along with the link to this blog post for the link-up!





Follow CraftWithKids board Recycled Crafts on Pinterest.


Happy Earth Day 2014 & New Blog Link-Up Opportunity!

(The above pin is available to purchase here.)

Earth Day 2014.
Did you know that the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970?
Why April 22nd?  Well, according to Wikipedia 
"U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson chose the date in order to maximize participation on college campuses for what he conceived as an 'environmental teach-in'.  He determined the week of April 19-25 was the best bet because it did not fall during exams or spring break."
You can read more about the history of Earth Day at Wikipedia or EarthDay.org.

The theme for Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities.  
Below is some information you can download as a .pdf file from here.
Here are some fun things educators can do with children:
For year-round information educators can join the EDN Educators' Network.
The Earth Day Network 

Above you've seen a lot of subjects that are taught about environmentalism.
Recently a friend of mine told me about something old (that is new again!) is popping up around the country.  They are called Creative Reuse Centers.
Here is a .pdf that will explain a little more in depth what these centers provide.
In a nutshell these centers provide educators with materials that can be re-used for creative purposes.

Wikipedia notes:
 "Creative reuse, also known as upcycling or repurposing, is the process of taking materials or products that are unwanted for their original function and through creativity, transforming them into pieces of art, home decoration, or other useful items. This is different from recycling, where the products are broken down to its component parts and re-manufactured into new products. Creative reuse is also different from conventional reuse, where the product is used in its original purpose again."

I created an online Facebook Group some time ago designed for parents, grandparents, Pre-K and daycare providers to network, discover and share arts and craft ideas for Pre-K through High School aged children.  I call it CraftWithKids NetWork.  Our Facebook Page is located here.
My challenge to everyone for the next month is to 
share upcycled, repurposed and recycled crafts!
CraftWithKids NetWork's Facebook Page is located here and I will be sharing upcycled crafts throughout the month on my page.

I've also created a Link-Up below so you can link up your blog or designated Pinterest board for this MONTH LONG event! 
4/21 thru 5/21/14
 I hope you will join us!

   
Creative ReUse Link-Up Rules
  1. Follow your host
  2. Link up your post.
  3. Display the above banner on your site 
  4. Check out those listed in the link-up, make new friends, and spread the word!  The more friends who join, the more fun this link-up will be!
  5.  Have Fun!!!!!
*Bloggers, please use the link to the designated post on your blog for the link-up and then as you find more things to share, you can add it to your blog post!

*Pinteresters, please use the link to your Recycled Craft Pinterest board and don't forget to upload the above banner to your board along with the link to this blog post for the link-up!





Follow CraftWithKids board Recycled Crafts on Pinterest.


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