Hey folks! With the cold winter months
ahead for many of us, staying indoors and curling up with a good book
will sound more and more appealing. So, what better time of year to
start doing some book reviews on the blog again!
I've probably mentioned before that I
much prefer reading fiction over non-fiction. Even a lot of the
non-fiction books that appeal to me, I still have a hard time reading
since they are meant to be educational more than entertaining.
However, there are always exceptions and The No Nonsense Guide to
Green Parenting recently piqued
my interest.
Normally, besides
the whole aversion to non-fiction books in general, I'm especially
put off by parenting books. I'm of the opinion that I should trust my
instincts more than the opinion of some stranger who may or may not
be qualified in “fill in the blank here” field. I am all about
trying to be a green parent, though, so I gave this book a shot!
I
went into reading The No Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting
assuming most of what I was about to read in it were things I already
knew, such as alternative, chemical-free laundry detergents, using
reusable diapers, making your own baby food, etc. etc. It is so
much more than that! Truly. I was impressed. The author includes
green ideas for aspects of life that I would never even have thought
about “going green” with, such as birthday party décor and
favors, as well as activities I just never would have thought to
include children with, such as foraging for food out in the woods.
Another great
thing about this book is that it includes suggestions spanning the
spectrum, from easy to incorporate into everyday life, such as foods
and toys you're better off making yourself, to those that might take
some more planning or commitment, such as making your backyard
wildlife friendly with flowers and critter shelters. And, if you
happen to live in the city, the author has graciously included tips
for overcoming some of the unique obstacles that presents as well.
There really IS something for everyone in this guide!
If
you're looking for some ideas on living a greener lifestyle with your
kids that you will actually use, look no further than The
No Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting by
Kate Blincoe!
*Please note that
this is written by an author from the United Kingdom. If you are
American, you may be doing a lot of “Googling” and
cross-referencing. ;)
Disclaimer: I received this book for
review purposes through Netgalley. No other compensation was received
and my opinions may differ from your own.
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