I LOVE YOU...Just Because Book #giveaway

If I meet you, then I love you. It's true. I feel life is too short NOT to tell people you love them. 

That's why I really want to share this cute book I found called I Love You Just Because. It is a 20 page board book for parents to give their children that let's kids know that their family and God love them just for who they are and that that love doesn't have to be earned.

It made for readers ages 4 - 8 years.

It is written by Donna Keith, an English teacher who began writing stories for her grandchildren. She has a few others that you can check out also that are just as adorable.

Find out more about the book on social media her: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.

Want to win a copy for a little one in your life who needs a little reminder that they are loved?

Enter below:

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WALDSASSEN, GERMANY

I made a last minute decision to drive to Waldsassen, Germany, today. 

This might seem like your average German city upon arrival.

Then you discover the 3 wonders this city holds.

*Sorry for the photo overload about to happen.*

 #1 is the Basilica located in the city center.

Go inside to see the gorgeous baroque decoration 

Bohemian high Baroque with Italian flavor to be exact.
(I paid attention in art history class.)

 There is also a lovely organ.

You will also find ten richly dressed (and bejewelled) skeletons. 

The skeletons were removed from the catacombs of Rome and were ornamented by Adalbart Eder in the 18th century.

That's right...these are my tales from the crypt.

This entire area is a Cistercian nunnery (formerly a monastery).

So you will see photos of nuns and catholic decoration.

 The buildings and decorations are just beautiful.

#2 Next door to the basilica is the most wonderful library.

It costs 3 euros to visit, and is totally worth it. 

 I was given slippers to wear on top of my shoes and a paper in English of the history. That's the entire tour. 

The library was completed in 1726 and decorated in late Baroque and early Rococo style.

Richly and super intricately carved shelves hold thousands of volumes (I think the paper said 4,000).

 There are 10 columns with allegorical men holding up the mezzanine representing human weakness such as vanity, ignorance, and boastfulness.

The paper will tell you things to look for like mice in the beard, the appearance of the faces at different angles, and so forth.

 It really is a sight to see.

This guy is my favorite.

 The ceiling is decorated with awesome paintings and plaster work.

All of the books are bound in white pigskin or dark calfskin and are handwritten.

 As I walked back to my car, I grabbed a pretzel from a little bakery (I can't resist these). 

#3 I drove about 5 km out of town (follow the signs) to the kappl.

It is a 3 spire chapel.

 

It is called the Kappl Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity.

There wasn't anyone around to answer any questions, but I think the chapel was built in 1711.

 The roof was destroyed by fire and the painted ceilings were added in 1940.

Waldsassen is a city you do not want to miss!

SUPER CHIC BIBLIOTHEEK

OK I spent 2 nights in Amsterdam*, so why is it getting 2 posts?

Because the public library there is ridiculously gorgeous. It now tops my fave list (knocking the Salt Lake City building down a notch).

 super hip

 super fun

 visually pleasing

 and just so darn amazing

If you visit the city, you MUST stop in...these photos certainly don't do it justice.

(It's located between the Hilton and the NEMO)

*No, I did not smoke weed (but the smell in the city is pretty thick at night so beware you don't get high by association) or visit a prostitute during my trip.