All-time favorite Romantic reads

Weekend might still be away but you can enjoy that mushy, laid back feeling. Sit back and enjoy these all-time favorite romantic reads:

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father.

The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure, the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature.

Love Story by Eric Segal: Opposites in nearly every way, Oliver and Jenny are kindred spirits from vastly different worlds. Falling deeply and powerfully, their attraction to one another defies everything they have ever believed–as they share a passion far greater than anything they dreamed possible . . . and explore the wonder of a love that must end too soon.

One of the most adored novels of our time, this is the book that defined a generation–a story of uncompromising devotion, of life as it really is . . . and love that changes everything.

P. S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern: Holly couldn’t live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other’s sentences. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed.

The kind of enchanting novel with cross-generational appeal that comes along once in a great while, PS, I Love You is a captivating love letter to the world!

Enjoy these engulfing romantic reads at Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS):
Hawa Sadak- Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak, Jaipur.
Raja Park- 402, Gali No. 3, Raja Park, Jaipur.
Call- +91-0141-2219096, 2620611.

Dog flowers from paper craft

The art of Paper folding and cutting is certainly not new. But the creativity it offers is limitless for sure. Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS) show you how easy it is to create beautiful dogwood blossoms out of something so simple: paper.

Supplies:

• White card stock
• Paper cutter
• Scissors
• Hole punch (standard)
• Distress Inks (Ivy and Sepia tones)
• Rubber stamp

Instructions:

Fold your squares into quarters to get nice and crisp folds.

Open the square back up, and fold corner to corner, just using your hand to crease, this gives a softer look to the petals.

Fold the paper back into a square. Hold the square on the diagonal and cut the “corners” off, creating a teardrop shape.

Open your paper to reveal your almost dogwood!

 

When you’ve finally cut out as many as you want, it’s time to make it look real! Using a rubber stamp with distress ink (Ivy), stamp on the center of your dog flower cut-outs.

Then using a standard office hole punch, clip all four petals and then ink it using sepia ink. And your dog flowers are ready!

If you need more inspiration, study the actual flower.

 

Find all the supplies and more craft ideas at

Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS):
Hawa Sadak- Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak, Jaipur.
Raja Park- 402, Gali No. 3, Raja Park, Jaipur.
Call- +91-0141-2219096, 2620611.

Three self-motivation books you must read

Every person we know of, wants one thing for sure- success in all his endeavours. We find motivation from successful persons in our respective fields, from our families and friends and from our inner calling. But sometimes, we need an extra push to keep us toiling through our way to success. Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS) enlists three books on self motivation that everyone must read:

1. “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill– Napoleon Hill spent two decades analyzing over 500 successful men like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and John D. Rockefeller to discover how they did it. The result of Hill’s research is in Think & Grow Rich – 13 steps to achieve your goal, whatever it is.

2. “Psychocybernetics” by Maxwell Maltz– Another bestseller and the only self-help book you’ll need next to “Think & Grow Rich”. Maxwell Maltz was a plastic surgeon who was amazed that some patients still felt ugly after surgery. That’s when he discovered they also needed reconstruction work inside, their “self-image”. Everything about how to use the “mind-body” connection to achieve your goals, and how to feel confident about your body is inside this book.

3. “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin– This book drives the point home that success in any field is not determined by genetics or talent but deliberate practice. Colvin uses examples from world class achievers like Tiger Woods, Jack Welch, Warren Buffet, Mozart to prove that they all got their through years of practice – the 10,000 hours rule. You’ll re-examine your beliefs about what it takes to succeed and supercharge your motivation after reading Colvin’s book.

Find us at Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS):
Hawa Sadak– Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak, Jaipur.
Raja Park– 402, Gali No. 3, Raja Park, Jaipur.
Call– +91-0141-2219096, 2620611.

Play and Rent!

“Give a kid a toy and he will build his world in it.”

Parents will vouch by these lines. Sometimes, these totes get engulfed in a toy so much that they don’t care even if there’s a storm outside. And sometimes, when they are having one of those days, no toy can hold their attention for longer than two minutes flat.

Of course parents love to see their children smiling. And keeping the little ones busy with their toys also gets their dear mothers a time to breathe, right?

But you can’t afford to buy every toy that your kids love. And even if you can, you would not want to turn your house into a toy factory.

So, once upon a time in Jaipur, Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (B.A.G.S.) came up with a unique idea. What if every child can play with a toy for as long as he wants and then get it replaced for another one they like? Nice! And, all this without buying anything? Better, you’d say!!

B.A.G.S. has over 1000 kinds of games/toys/puzzles that your kids will love to play with. All our toys are safe and hygienic as they are sterilized after each use. So, now your kids can have as many toys as they want, without cluttering your space or burning a hole in your pocket.

Isn’t it a bag full of joy for you and your lovely juniors?

Find us at Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (B.A.G.S.):

Hawa Sadak- Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak, Jaipur.

Raja Park- 402, Gali No. 3, RajaPark, Jaipur.

Call- +91-0141-2219096 or +91-0141-2620611.

Toys on rent- A Bag Full of Joy

All children love to play. They help them discover emotional, relational, intellectual and spiritual senses and grow strong, mentally and physically both. Toys can be great stimulators and help in enhancing your child’s all round development – motor skills, cognitive skills etc. To give you a quick example- remember how your kid dragged that pillow all over the house? May be if you introduced toys like a train with a string/ a dog with a leash/a wooden horse/a cart etc, it will have the intended effect on your child’s mind. What you did only just furthered your child’s creativity.

But little lovely munchkins also tend to outgrow their toys very easily and quickly. How many times have you ended up buying the most expensive toy in a store for your tiny tots only to find them more interested in a broken pencil, a steel spoon, a stray piece of paper? – Many times, right?

We know you love your kid and want to give the world and nothing less. But maybe you should re-consider your strategy of buying the entire store at a go! Like clothes, children outgrow toys too. And when you introduce too many toys at a time, it might just result in the opposite- instead of engaging them; your child might just get plain bored, or as it happens often, stick to one toy leaving behind a mound of toys you affectionately bought for him last evening! So, there is no point in dumping toys of all shapes and sizes and giving them little room to discover each toy at a time.

So, it might be a good idea to introduce one/few toys at a time, depending on the stage your child is in. Ensure the toys you are introducing are non-toxic, colourful , age appropriate and stimulating.  Choose what is best for them. May be we can help you with a toy library?

Toy libraries have existed since at least 1935, with the establishment of one in Los Angeles. But in Jaipur, Books, Activities and Games Library and Store (BAGS) is the first one to make a mark for families. BAGS offer play sessions for families and a wide range of toys appropriate for children at different stages in their development. We provide children with new toys, saving parents money and keeping children from getting bored.

So, come and discover a bag full of joy for your entire family at Books, Activities and Games and Library Store (BAGS).

Come over to us at:

Hawa Sadak- Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak, Jaipur.

Raja Park- 402, Gali No. 3, RajaPark, Jaipur.

Call- +91-0141-2219096 or +91-0141-2620611.

Harry Potter Series: How it cultivated reading habits in kids and adolescents?

Habit of reading

Creating a habit of reading is a continuous battle with kids who are saturated with other options. Anyone with children or grandchildren will comply with us as they see the fierce competition that pleasure reading faces with a million other things in a kid’s life.

Young people are less inclined to read (other than course books) as they move into their teenage years for a variety of reasons. Some of these are trends of long-standing (being more socially active, reading-for-school, and other sources of entertainment) and some are more recent (attention demanding gizmos, from i-pods to Wi-Fi consoles).

But then, Harry Potter series came along to change it all. The books have been a publishing sensation for a decade, tempting children and grown-ups alike to put down their gadgets and curl up with a book instead. Before Harry Potter, it was unusual of kids to line up for a mere book. Even the few, who read short stories, were suddenly plowing through more pages and larger volumes in a matter of days.

Harry Potter Series

Of all the magical powers wielded by Harry Potter, perhaps none has cast a stronger spell than his supposed ability to transform the reading habits of young people. In what has become near mythology about the wildly popular series by J.K. Rowling, many parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers have credited it with inspiring a generation of kids to read for pleasure in a world dominated by instant messaging and music downloads.

J. K. Rowling

In a way that was previously rare for books, Harry Potter entered the pop-culture consciousness. The movies heightened the fervor, spawning video games and collectible figurines. That made it easier for kids who thought reading was for geeks to pick up a book.

There is something about the passion that a novel can inspire exciting those who want to perpetuate a culture of reading. Even as the Harry Potter series has come to an end, other books have taken its place in reading lists of people.

A good indication, we would say!

Explore the haven of reading, buying and renting books at Books, Activities and Games Store and Library (B.A.G.S) housing over 5000 books.

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Wear Your Creative Hat With “Hobby Ideas”

Brand of Pidlite industries Ltd, BAGS has the first Hobby idea store in Rajasthan. A fun place where the children and adults alike are drawn away from the aura of computers, mobile phones and other gizmos and indulge themselves creatively.

We have over 2500 “Do it Yourself” hobby kits and hobby materials which have been widely accepted by hobby enthusiasts and craft lovers.

Books, Activities and Games Store (BAGS) offer you innumerable hobby ideas and craft kits to give wings to your creative mind, and to give form to your imaginations. Here’s a few of them –

1.       Candle Crafts:  More than a source of light, candles in different forms, colors, aroma and patterns light up the mood of your interiors. “Hobby ideas” from Pidilite shows you how to make these lovely candles at your home.

Candle Crafts

2.       Mould Crafts:  You can use clay or plaster of Paris to form various 3-D art models. Using “Hobby Ideas” from Pidilite, you can be a creator and experiment as you like with mould crafts.

Mould Craft

3.       Paper Crafts:  Use paper craft to create wonders with origami or decoupage or scrap-booking or card-making or craft books… Did you notice how many options we just mentioned?

Scrapbooking

4.       Glass Crafts:  Make beautiful glass etching or glass painting creations with “Hobby Ideas” from Pidilite.

Glass Crafts

5.       Games and Toys: Kids love to play, and they need a new game, a new toy every day. With “Hobby Ideas” from Pidilite, let them create puzzles, board games, travel games, masks and a wide range of Do-It-Yourself toys.

Aeromodelling Do-It-Yourself Toys

6.     Decoupage: Decoupage is the art of decorating an object with paper cutouts stuck and sealed in with help of glue and varnishes to make it appear like an inlay work. Though that might sound tricky, but it is extremely easy and fun with our guides from “Hobby Ideas” from Pidilite.

Decoupage

7.       Quilling: Quilling is the intricate art of rolling delicate strips of paper and shaping them into intricate decorative designs. “Hobby Ideas” from Pidilite show you how to do this in a proper way.

Quilling

These are just a few of the options that Books, Activities and Games Store(BAGS) have to offer.

Check in with your family to this innovative concept store to open up your artistic channels.

We look forward to your joining us in!

“there is So Much to Know and So Much to Do at B.A.G. LIBRARY & STORE” so come on over.

For queries- call at  +91-0141-2219096 or +91-0141-2620611

We are located at

Hawa Sadak-Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak,, Jaipur, India 302019

Raja Park- 402, Gali No. 3, RajaPark, Jaipur

Inculcating the habit of reading in children:B.A.G.S

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader!”

This adage underscores the importance of reading in any individual’s life. Quite obviously, the foremost advantage that reading provides is that it engages the mind, and exercises it much more than any other form of entertainment.

Reading, as a habit, involves a considerable amount of effort and participation from the reader himself/herself. It is not a passive form of entertainment, unlike other mediums, like the television, or video games. With a book you have to absorb what you read, and have to have a command over the language.

As parents, it becomes your role to further this emphasis in a child’s life, and encourage your child to read as much as he can, and learn to appreciate and enjoy the habit.

While reading does not make children more intelligent, what it can do is increase their imagination; helps broaden their outlook towards life and help them to be more open minded.

 

Reading of any kind can add to a child’s knowledge irrespective of the kind of book your child is reading. Yes, even a comic book! It can also help the child become a good judge of character over time. It gives a child greater depth in knowledge.

 

Make the habit seem like a hobby, something that a child will enjoy, and not as a task, which will make him/her want to run away from it.

Kids love to see something colourful and exciting. So, why not make library/book store visits a family affair.

B.A.G.S, A Family library & Book store have dedicated a special corner with a special bookcase, table and chairs for kids to sit and read their favaourite books.

Parents too can have fun with  children and their books!

It is a life long habit, that your child is likely to enjoy forever!

To raise a reader, you don’t need to overstress, or over work.

Come along with your kid and we will do the rest to raise a happy reader:)

Visit Us at: Basement, Jajoo Towers, A-7/9, Hawa Sadak,, Jaipur, India 302019

Redefine Your learning experience!

B.A.G.S

“To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.”

-A C Grayling, Financial Times

Reading. Activity. Fun.  Can you imagine how integrating these three domains could stimulate the human mind and body?
With the motive of enhancing and making your child’s reading and learning routine more enjoyable and productive, we proudly introduce you to B.A.G.S, a one-of-its-kind reading cum activity centre, to galvanise the education and fun quotients and redefine the learning experience!

B.A.G.S aims to create a model where “knowing” and “doing” are integrated.
One must have experienced many a times how engaging in a practical activity helps one grasp much more effectively than the traditional reading methods.
This ideology will trigger and improve sharing of knowledge, sharing of thoughts, discussing ideas and participation in skill-enhancing activities.

Our focus is also to inculcate and reinforce the quintessential habit of reading into the young minds, which is of supreme importance in today’s world where there are innumerable sources of distraction.

Our emphasis also lies on the art of communication and group activity. Healthy interaction with peers and sharing of thoughts lays a strong foundation to a better social life and also makes one receptive to the ideas and opinions of others, ultimately enhancing your intellectual, emotional and social capital.