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Library Pick-Ups Lately
    • Reading out loud: In the past we've enjoyed reading mysteries together. Lately though, we subscribed to The New Yorker and take turns reading the articles and stories to each other. We loved this article. 
    •   Going on walks at the end of the work day or after dinner: This helps to break up the day and separate out work from rest. I love to look at all the whimsical touches in people's yards. So far my favorite is a sign that says "Caution: Entering the Silly Walk Zone." 
    • Cooking or baking together: I originally got the idea of cookie date nights from Rising Shining. Inspired by the post, we made a big batch of frozen cookie dough portioned out. I was mostly excited to make the cookies, but I was surprised at how much we enjoyed the process. We both love to cook but have been less enthused about it since Avi was born. Since we don't need to bake, it feels like a fun extra instead of an obligation. 
    •  Curbside Pick Up books from the library: I love my kindle, but it's been nice to have the option to pick up books from the library and bookstores again. When they closed, I realized much I appreciate them, and I'm finding that libraries and bookstores bring me a lot more joy lately.
One of my favorite summer reads so far. 
 
    • Playing games: We decided to start collecting board games that can be played by two or more people.  The first one we chose was Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.  It's so fun to solve mysteries and get involved in the story, and it's more open-ended than most board games.The London setting and maps make it feel like an adventure from our living room.
 
    Any other screen-free suggestions? Or any mysteries we should add to our list?
 
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  1. AmandaJuly 16, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    That Sherlock Holmes game looks so fun!! This is a great list :)

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  2. SamJuly 18, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    It's the best. You'd love it!

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