Today is International Children’s Book Day! Children’s literature is a vital part of a child’s well-rounded development. It provides a young child with an opportunity to engage with written word and artistic illustrations, builds empathy and emotional intelligence, expands their horizons for multicultural and multiethnic experiences, and helps foster creativity and imagination! Picture books help increase reading comprehension, improve language and communication skills, and engage with life lessons in an accessible way.
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April is National Poetry Month, so we thought we would start off by highlighting some wonderful poetry collections you can pack for your next vacation for some creative reading! We’ve also rounded up our picks for some of the fantastic local events in the area for Poetry Readings and Open Mic Nights to keep you inspired.
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Today is National Crayon Day, so why not check out these colourful facts about one of the world’s greatest and most accessible art supplies, plus today is also the birthday of the Crayola brand!
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National Take a Walk in the Park day comes around every year on March 30th! Celebrated a week after the Spring Equinox, it’s a great opportunity to explore local parks and trails and experience the great outdoors. After spending a few months indoors hiding from the snow, sleet, and ice, this is the perfect time to reconnect with nature! Did you know that there are dozens of parks, trails, and preserves right in your own neighbourhood? We’ve got a great list of suggested destinations to explore with your friends and family, and many of them are even pet friendly! So grab your hiking boots, your water bottles, and your cameras and let’s enjoy a walk in the park together.
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Since March is Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fun to share our choices for awesome women in the automotive industry on YouTube! These leading ladies are winning on and off the road thanks to their love of all things cars, expert racing skills, and genuine gearhead chops.
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“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts […]”
William Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Today is World Theatre Day! Today we’re highlighting our picks for best places you can visit to support the arts, catch some local theatre, take a class to boost your confidence, or become a patron of the arts with a donation.
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All of the lovely sunshine and incoming warmer weather are sure to put a little spring in your step! So why not harness that energy and head out on an adventure with a unique spin on walking tours and sightseeing. Today we’re highlighting great year-round ghost tours you can enjoy in the great state of Illinois!
These tours include a little bit of local lore and legend, a crash course in regional history, plenty of fun walking to get you moving and exercising in a fun way, and they’ll even keep your mind busy as you unravel the mystery and myths of each location. If you’ve got a spooky tour experience of your own, feel free to leave it in the comments on our social media. We may just feature it in a future update!
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Road Trip season is upon us and we’re ready for long days on the open road and long nights by the open fire kicking back and relaxing with friends. Grab your best buddies and let’s hit the trails for some daytime hiking and bonfire socials over a fire grilled dinner, and wake up refreshed and rejuvenated with campfire brunch!
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Earlier this month, Kia Corporation presented its 2030 Roadmap to become a global sustainable mobility leader at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day Virtual Conference. This new initiative is meant to improve and build upon the “Plan S” Strategy announced in 2020, and provides more insight on how the company will become a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider.
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We’ve recommended lists of books for women about the automotive industry. We’ve recommended books by women to listen to on your next car trip via audiobook. We’ve shared our picks for top tier reads by women in all sorts of genres that you can download to your e-readers. And now we’re sharing books right from the source written by incredible women who have pioneered automotive history. That’s right, these are the leading ladies with race track legacies from around the globe, and you can read all about their personal experiences on and off the track.
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