The Nest Refresh - A Toy Library

🌿 New here? Let us introduce ourselves.
We’re The Borrowing Branch — a toy library coming soon to the West Monroe area.

That means:
🧸 You borrow toys like books
♻️ Return them when your kids are done
🚫 Say goodbye to clutter, toy fatigue, and wasted money

We’re here to support parents, spark play, and create a community where toys get loved, shared, and rotated — not stuffed into bins and forgotten.

💛 Whether you’ve submitted a wishlist or are just watching curiously, we’re so glad you’re here.

👇 Drop a 🧺 in the comments if this is the kind of play you’ve been wishing for.

🔥 Happy First Day of Summer!
Even though it’s been hotter than a slide at noon, today’s officially the start of summer ☀️

And while the heat is real, so is the fun — especially when your toy stash is always fresh, always rotating, and never cluttering up your closets. 💛

At The Borrowing Branch, we’re dreaming of:

🧺 Picnic toy bins

🌳 Borrow-and-play park days

🚗 Toys that travel well for summer road trips

🧊 And cool-down crafts that don’t melt your sanity

What’s your go-to summer toy or activity?
👇 Drop it below and help us build a better summer shelf for local families!

👀 Sneak Peek Thursday!

Look what’s headed to The Borrowing Branch shelves soon…
🎉 A Bluey Magnetic Board with 30 character magnets for storytelling, games, and screen-free fun 🐾💙

Perfect for travel, quiet time, or your little one’s 47th round of Keepy Uppy 😄

📌 Note for our borrowers:
This set includes the magnets and board — the activity pad isn’t included (but we fully support making up your own Bluey adventures 😉)

💡 Would your kid be all-in for Bluey + Bingo playtime?

👇 Drop a 🐾 in the comments if this would make your borrow bin wish list!

Check it out! Be sure to grab your blanket and head out to Karoli for Picnic in the park today! Your sure to see Willow and Crystal there!

🧺 It’s Wishlist Wednesday… and International Picnic Day!
We’re dreaming of sunshine, snacks, and toys that are perfect for outdoor fun 🌳☀️

So here’s your prompt:

💛 What toys would YOU love to borrow for a day at the park?
Think:

🏀 Balls & outdoor games

🚗 Ride-ons

🧩 Big puzzles for the picnic blanket

🦕 Nature play sets

🎨 Chalk & outdoor art kits

Drop your top picks in the comments or submit your wishlist here 👉 https://www.borrowingbranch.com/pages/toy-wishlist

Let’s fill The Borrowing Branch shelves with playtime that travels well 🌿

💛 We see you.
Tag your people.
Soon they can come borrow some toys and get your floor back 😅

💡 TIPS POST: Why Sharing Helps Everyone

Here’s your friendly reminder that sharing The Borrowing Branch formally known as The Nest Refresh, with friends is more than just a like — it’s a little act of community magic ✨

🎯 Here’s why sharing our page matters:

🧸 More families find us — which means a better toy wishlist and bigger rotation variety

♻️ We reduce toy clutter in more homes (yes please!)

💛 You help us grow one step closer to opening day — and you never know who’s been wishing for something like this!

If you love the idea of borrowing instead of buying…
✅ Share our page
✅ Tag a parent friend
✅ Help us build this dream from the ground up

🌿 Something new is blossoming…
We've been quietly working on a fresh name that feels just right for our mission, our community, and your families.
Any guesses? 👀 Stay tuned tomorrow!

💙 To the dads who play…
Who build block towers that always fall,
Read the same book three times in a row,
And crawl on the floor because their toddler asked them to “be the puppy.” 🐶

To the dads who make silly voices, fix broken toys, and show up for playtime like it’s the most important job in the world —
We see you. And we’re cheering for you.

At The Nest Refresh, we’re building a space where play matters,
family time is sacred,
and dads (just like moms) get to be the hero of the moment.

👨‍👧‍👦 Happy Father’s Day from The Nest Refresh.

🎉 Need a last-minute Father’s Day idea? We got you!

Here are 5 simple, kid-friendly ways to make Dad’s day memorable — no Amazon Prime required.

🏗️ Build something together (LEGOs, blocks, or even a cardboard fort!)

🎨 Make a DIY “Best Dad Ever” trophy

📷 Recreate a childhood photo

🏞️ Go on a nature walk scavenger hunt

🧁 Host a “Dad & Me” tea party or snack picnic

💡 Sometimes the best gifts are just time well spent.
At The Nest Refresh, we believe in making memories

👇 Got a favorite Dad + Kid activity? Share it in the comments!