At home learning and keeping the kids occupied/distracted/educated during these unprecedented times looks different for everyone. We've been keeping our weekdays busy with a flexible schedule and lots of engaging activities to keep the kids busy. For us, a daily theme helps to organize the day, with books, shows, art, science and/or math all planned around the theme. It takes some work in advance but is working so far, and that's the name of the game at this point - do what works for you! 

If you’re looking for some of our best activities in science, art, math and more, read on. These are kid approved and parent approved too (ie quick and easy!)

When I started My Kindness Calendar 3 years ago, I was determined to build giving back and kindness not only into our products but into my brand promise and corporate strategies as well. This is why every year, My Kindness Calendar donates 5% of profits, plus in-kind donations of product, to deserving charities and groups doing great work on issues we are passionate about. 

Right now, I am more grateful than ever, to be able to give back through this corporate promise. The need is overwhelming. And yet so are the people and places doing incredible things to support and help in this unprecedented time. I am thrilled to be supporting two incredible groups this year making a difference in my local community and country - The Stop Community Food Center, and Knix's Fundraiser for PPE for Frontline Workers. 

Happy World Kindness Day! Did you know that since 1998, November 13 has been recognized as THE day to internationally celebrate the importance of being kind? If you didn't know this was a thing? No problem! Yes, World Kindness Day can be a fun day to get creative with big Oprah-moment giveaways and out-of-the-box acts of kindness, but it is also a wonderful opportunity to simply be intentional. To choose to act with kindness through simple actions in everyday circumstances. Acting with kindness doesn't have to take extra time, effort or money, but with regular practice and a deliberate intention to be kind, you can always change someone's day for the better. So if you're looking for easy acts of kindness that you can do today (and everyday) to put more positivity into the world, we've got you covered!