The past two weeks have been beyond crazy. I‘m sorry I‘m so late opening/posting. My little man got sick (and is still fighting it) and had to stay in from trick or treating while my other two got to go. This package legit saved him from a full on melt down. Between the jelly window clings, and the awesome diy lanterns (and Shrek‘s Spooky Tales on tv) you seriously saved Halloween. I LOVE my books and can‘t wait to start them! THANK YOU!!!

Our LFL, The Monarch Manor, opened last week. It was a crazy wild ride and thank God my BFF drove over to help me set up, make sure I ate, and kept my nerves down. I was so scared no one would show up. That was not the case though, we ended up getting 37 books into kids hands in ONE afternoon. I‘m so excited I get to bless children this way! It was a great success!!!

#hauntedhallowswap my packaged arrived and I almost opened it! I thought it was from my step mother in law who is also a Patricia that lives in New York! Then I had a really good laugh, because…. What are the odds! So excited!
I‘m waiting on one more thing from Etsy and then mine is hitting the road.

The.Monarch.Manor owns my heart! Can‘t wait to get books into so many children‘s hands! Thank you to everyone who helped us get on our feet!

Follow our LFL journey on Instagram and Facebook @ The.Monarch.Manor

Can we talk about how awesome this dude is? He absolutely hates reading, doesn‘t understand why I do it so much, enjoy it, or spend money on books (I know, I know, he has good qualities too, I swear!) BUT he loves me enough to learn how to wood work, paint, seal, and about a million other little things to make my hearts desire come true! Our families very own LFL!

I had the complete joy being able to watch my husband and dad put the base to our little free library in today. About to start working on the garden around it. Waiting for the clear coat to dry on the actual “house” part.

We did a little “light” pruning this weekend before we put up our Little Free Library (don‘t want any branches falling on it!). The support pole and surrounding garden goes in this weekend!!!

My September tbr (that we all know isn‘t going to get read THIS month) I love cozy mysteries, YA, historical fiction, and fantasy so this is the perfect line up for me!

Please help our Little Free Library reach our goal of 100 books in children‘s hands. We are located a few homes down from the neighborhood k-8th school, so many of the bike rider/walkers go RIGHT PAST OUR HOUSE! We have the opportunity to impact so many children and hopefully start or foster their love of reading and learning. Please repost!
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My BFF @Ahw06 let me barrow her book of the month book. THEN came in to get her hair done and set up my kindle to link with my library. I‘ve been wanting to do it forever but I‘m not very tech savvy. First thing I downloaded was book two of the Well Met series! Thanks Ash!!!

One of my favorite books I have read in 2021!

@Kshakal you have no idea how excited I am about my coffee mug. I saw one like this the other day but talked myself out of it. I‘m so glad I waited because you got me one IN MY FAV COLOR! Thank you!! #coffeebeanbookclub

Another day at the library with this kid. (All 3 actually went, this is the only one who slowed down). Our library finally opened up the seating area and were so diligent with sanitizing everything. SO happy with the privilege to be able to read and have so many books at my hands (and all my littles!)

Picked up this beauty a few weeks back with Penelope and Ashley. We managed to see an escaped pet hamster get captured. Never a dull moment with those two around.

How is it August?! This is my Aug 2021 tbr pile. Special nod to the end hook that my BFF let me barrow from her book of the month program!

We took a field trip to the Library last week. I turned my back for one sec and he had piled all the books on the couch (I restacked after the photo).#growreaders #readersmakeleaders

@Kshakal I‘m pretty sure the cold brew candy is made up of some addictive drug. I can‘t stop eating them. Thank you so much for such an awesome package! This months book has been on my tbr for a while so I am so excited to read it! #coffeebeanbookclub

Fluffball Renegade is growing way too fast. Roman wants to change his name to “Lisa” I think we should rename him Sir Destruction. He has discovered how to tunnel through pillows and knock things off tables… like books, candles, and drinks. I‘m still in love with him though. Definitely more action than any four of the dogs! #catsoflitsy #FluffballRenegadeMeowCowManzi #akaLisa

And the winner is…. @Avanders she got four and three. I‘ll be putting your prize together starting NOW! ❤️#coffeebeanbookclub #iloveourgroup

#litsychallenge We all know the holidays are going to be here before we know it. Let‘s clean up our Litsy #tbr lists so we aren‘t scrambling when the holiday swaps start happening! #repost and tag @Mommamanzi

@BethM your friendship knows no bounds. Thank you for the listening ear and kind words. You went above and beyond (as you always do). I am so lucky to have you in my book club and as a friend! ❤️❤️❤️

Littens! My best friend joined Litsy!!! She has carried my through the past couple months. Pretty much the worst months of my life and just when I didn‘t think she could get any better she decided to explore her passion of reading again.
Please add and give a warm welcome the Ashley @Ahw06

My June 2021 #tbr and let‘s be honest, I am so behind they prob won‘t get read this month.

@Kshakal the coffee smells AMAZING! And I love my cups, thank you!! I love our little book club #coffeebeanbookclub

Just in case y‘all were worried, he is officially an inside ONLY kitten now. And he has Penelope to carry him wherever his heart does and does not desire. She informed us that “Jesus sent her Fluffball so we can‘t return him” ..... I‘m not opening that can of worms with her so yes, he‘s ours. Haha ❤️

At this point I am just going to change my name to The Manzi Zoo. After we rescued Millie a little over a year ago I thought we were DONE with trying to save the world. But NOPE... we had been hearing a dog squeak toy for about a week in the back bushes of our yard. Penelope swore it was a cat (she was right!) Meet the newest Litten Kitten Fluff Ball Renegade! #Littenkitten #catsoflitsy

Ask me how proud I am of Miss Penny Pie?! A few of you know she has been struggling this year with her reading as she is going through eye therapy. She has two eye turns and only 1% depth perception. And yet she persevered.... don‘t know why it says 2017 BUT it is what it is. She went back into a school setting with only 2 months left to go and NAILED it.
Penelope was born an old artistic soul and I am so grateful to be her mom.

@Kshakal I am not going to lie. That candy bar didn‘t make it an hour out of the postal packaging. Penny and I ate it during our spelling studies haha. It was a great motivator for both of us. I‘m in love with the pot holders. Thank you so much!! #coffeebeanbookclub #yallmyfav!

Thank you so much for such a cool package @Chrissyreadit the coffee made the whole box smell amazing. I have been drinking iced coffee due to no AC in 85-90 degree weather. But hopefully Tuesday I can have a nice hot cup of coffee and a melty stropwafle to start my day off perfect. The coloring book is BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for all the thought and beautiful packaging you always put into your packages.

You managed to capture everything Penelope loves. She is currently sleeping in bed with the Magic Tree House Survival Guide. She wants to know how YOU knew she wanted it so bad for her birthday (this Saturday). Thank you so much for such a fun swap for the kiddos (and adults). @Chrissyreadit #adventureswap

I was immediately drawn in by this book. Before I knew it I was halfway into it and could not put it down. I have not read anything like it before. BUT the ending left me with SO many questions. I like a neat, tidy, and definite ending. The ending still has me thinking (totally in a good way). Step up for others, question when something doesn‘t seem right.

Beyond late on this post BUT here is my tbr for April 2021... I‘ve finished 0. Just started The Power. WOW!

Picture perfect. What is not seen is the OTHER one shooting the China cabinet with a high power nerf gun yelling “you‘ll never catch me blondie!.”Never a dull moment in the Manzi house. So proud of my two readers. ❤️ and just for the record.... momma caught him lol.

Please follow my families journey into pollination education and our Little Free Library! Our Instagram is The.Monarch.Manor

This was such an amazing Easter box. Thank you so much! I LOVE my tea towel. Penelope laughed and said “that‘s what you always say in the morning!” My cup matches my house (one of my fav colors) the bunny already lost its ears and head and I can not WAIT to try the coffee. Thank you thank you! #coffeebeanbookclub

@Kshakal thank you so much! It came a couple days ago but we have been on “spring break” I had the coffee yesterday and it‘s so good. Happy reading cbbc!

Happy March tbr 2021. Excited for all 4 of these 💚.

Everything was so beautifully wrapped! Penny and I felt bad unwrapping it! This puzzle makes my heart sing! Penny thinks we should frame the pillow case (I am kind of agreeing with her). I could not have received more perfect gifts. Thank you so much for the perfect day and not even the “stuff” but the thought and care you put into my daughter and I. You have no idea how much it truly means to me. Thank you so much! 🧡

I am so beyond BEYOND beyond excited about these books! Thank you so much!!! 💚 also have been wanting a book jacket so bad. Mine get beat up in my purse next to the matchbox cars and barbies lol.

Penelope and I are blown away. You thought of EVERYTHING! Your daughter is so talented. Penny and I can‘t wait to color tomorrow and start working more on our fairy garden! Coffee time is going to be magical in the morning. Thank you SO much!!!

@Kshakal this came a few days ago but due to a Covid scare (I‘m negative!) I waited to open it. Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

February‘s tbr! #2021tbr

@Chrissyreadit I think something caaaaaame 😃.

@Chrissyreadit I sent the last two packages on Saturday. In true Nicole fashion, I completely forgot to take a picture of them.

Beautiful day to be outside watching the littles run off some energy. Just so happens to be a perfect reading day as well!

Paydays are one of my favs and these coffees sound AMAZING. I am so excited to try them. Thank you!! #coffeebeanbookclub

I checked @LitsySwaps but did not see anything. Are there any Valentine‘s Day swaps this year?💜💖❤️

Marlo Mae is helping me start off the year with book number 2!

Stop what you‘re doing right now and get this!!! Amazon kindle price!! You can not go wrong at this price. One of my fav books of all time! 💙