Little Free Library

We have been so busy here at the homestead! Grass is growing slowly but surely, we've been power washing the driveway and sidewalks in patches and curtains are falling off the walls - it's great..

Husbie and I have been trying to regulate an evening routine starting a few weeks ago. We juice as soon as he gets home and then go for a walk with our little Tervis Tumblers - how cute right? Well, we've been failing miserably pretty much. One of the first times we managed to do this, we walked passed a house a few blocks away and noticed they had a little box on a post out front. Inside this mystery box was a bunch of books - have you guys seen these before? There was a small plaque that said "leave a book, take a book" - you have got to be kidding me! This is the greatest thing that I have ever heard of! It's called Little Free Library and you can get one too!

Everyday since then, I've run down the street to see if they have any new additions to the collection - I've already taken 2 [and left none... I'm a terrible citizen]! I did a little research on my own and it sounds like anyone can get one for their house. They also have a "finder" on their website where you can see who has them in your neighborhood - in case you live in a more rural area, this may be a better option than putting one on your street. Since we live on a main road in town, I am looking into getting one for ours:) They have options on the site to purchase a pre-made box or they have directions to make one yourself. They run upwards to $500-600! I am currently taking donations for this for those of you that live in the neighborhood and would like to see one near by:)

They even have a Facebook Page - check out all of their testimonies from LFL owners!

Adorable, right??

Since finding these little libraries, I've been reading much more than I have in the past. I recently read Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and it was amazing... I recommend this to anyone who likes a good mystery with even a little drama squeezed in there too:)

I am on the lookout for more really good mysteries and I am very open to suggestions!

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I have been thinking about bringing back Friday Fancys! I need your help with suggestions on topics that you would like to hear about:) Message me or comment below with your recommendations!

Enjoy the last bit of summer while you can, Folks!

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