Happy Valentine's Day from Free Box the Magazine!

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My the Cupid Easter Bunny's arrow find its way to your true love's free box today and always! XOXOXO

Thankful for Portland Free Boxes!

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I found this amazing vintage skirt (and is has pockets!) in a free box this summer, and I wore it for the first time on Thanksgiving!  Thank you Portland Free Boxes!

Happy International Free Box Day! (August 17)

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Free Box Photo for August 2015!

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As I was riding past on my highly decorated pink cruiser, this free box caught my eye, and I made a loop around to document it:

A couple hours later, on my way home, there adorable little pink bicycle had a new home!

Issue 16 is Out!

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Be on the lookout!  Happy Summer!

Happly Solstice and Issue 16! Ladies of the Freebox!!!!

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Tomorrow, June 21, is the Summer Solstice, longest day of the year, Father's Day, the free box scavenger hunt in PDX, and the first day Issue 16, Ladies of the Free Box, will be distributed, perfect timing!
I hope you have a fabulous day whatever your Solstice brings, hopefully many free boxes.  That said, if you are in Portland, Oregon, please celebrate by putting out a free box~

2015 Pedalpalooza Free Box Scavenger Hunt!

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Join me and my lovely co-host, Meghan Sinnott, this Sunday, 6/21/2015, for the second annual Free Box Scavenger Hunt! Form a team consisting of 2-4 peeps and meet up at Proper Eats this Sunday after the St. John's Sunday Parkways ride and show off your free box skill with this epic scavenger hunt. Bring a camera or phone! There will be prizes! We will meet at Proper Eats at 3:30 and the scavenger hunt starts at 4 p.m.
Hope to see you there!

Calling All Ladies of the Free Box!

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After heading out Monday to go busking with the Sinking Ships, I found this amazing plaque that will definitely get good use next winter. 
That said, the new issue "Ladies of the Free Box" will be coming out within a week.  If you have an amazing find that you would like to showcase, please send a picture to freeboxthezine@gmail.com by Sunday, May 3rd, and I will add it to the next issue!
Cheers~

Happy Earth Day from Free Box the Magazine!

Pin It Now! This photo is courtesy of a lovely contributor that lives just a couple blocks from me.  Thanks for the photo and the shout out!

Free Stuff, as seen in Free Box the Magazine!

Free Denise Austin Videos...Oh, yeah!

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Yes, and I was in need of some arms and bust, buns and super stomach workouts.  Oh, I am sure bouncing back after baby will be helpful, too, especially if I am wearing those workout outfits along with a wind machine to keep the hair out of my face and cool me down....

Get ready for Ladies of the Free Box coming out within the next few weeks.  If you have a free box submission or a question for St. Cobber, the Patron Saint of Free Boxes, please email:  freeboxthezine@gmail.com

Happy Valentine's Day!

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This picture says it all...great signage....beautiful Valentine's Day in Portland!!!

Free Plum Blossoms:  Will turn into flowers very soon!  Don't take the buckets.

Happy 2015 -- predictions!

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If this picture I found the other day is any kind of indication, and I think it is, then 2015 is going to be an AMAZING free box year!

Free Box Appropriate?

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There will be a new section added to the next issue of Free Box the Magazine, which will be a recurring column and that is called:  Free Box Appropriate?  I have come across many examples in my free boxing career, however, I just came upon this one two nights ago while bicycling home:

What do you think?  Prescription medication Free Box appropriate?  I will let you be the judge...

New Portland Free Boxer: Elizabeth Haidle!

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Elizabeth is my super cool new neighbor.  She and I were out and about in the neighborhood last Friday and came upon this somewhat defunct chair, however, it's super cool looking and I am sure with a little love it's going to be amazing.

Beth with her new chair; it's as tall as she is!

Fall is Upon Us...almost

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It's the last day of September and the rain is upon us.  The free box season will be winding down soon, but do you remember how amazing and beautiful Sunday was?  I found a box of candles that day, which I am going to use for my Day of  the Dead party:

But the real winner for September's photo was this adorable set of kiddy kitchen play toys, also very colorful:

Free Box Photo for September!

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This is what I saw on Taylor this evening:

Yes, there is a naked lady picture.

Questionable for a free box?  Perhaps.

Alistair Buchanan's International Free Box Day Report!

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What a lovely day it was, the Second Internationale. In the uncertain end of Summer, with Autumn's first and curious reachings of her singed bat's wings into the edges of innocence and bright days. Guess what I found in a free box in Berlin? That's right, a big pink butt plug.

 

This report is accompanied by no photographic evidence.

International Free Box Day pics!

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I hope everyone had a fabulous International Free Bod Day.  I took a few pictures of the event and tried to get photos of people with their favorite finds.

There was a traveling group from Australia that were loving this exchange!

He just got this outfit!  It made me happy :)

Virginia with her favorite item:

 Mr. Potter with his favorite item:

He really helped out a lot....Thank you!
Mr. Potter's friend and I can't remember his name.

Some games were played:

Some people I don't know and their faves from the day:

 Some items that were awesome!

And, of course, I couldn't have done it without the lovely Meghan Sinnott and Maddy!
This was not her favorite item.  I just wanted her to model it for me :)

Thank you everyone!  You are all so amazing!

Happy International Free Box Day!

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I hope everyone finds amazing things today!  I know you will. 
I came upon this free box early this morning and thought, happy free box day!

Maybe I will see you sometime from 4 to 8 today at Colonel Summers Park.  Bring all your treasures, a little snack for others to share, and a bag for the sweet bounty you may find!

2nd International Free Box Day Celebration this Weekend!

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Yes, it's that time of year again, Sunday, August 17:  International Free Box Day!
Come join me and my lovely co-host, Meghan Sinnott, once again for a giant free box (clothing and item exchange) at Colonel Summers Park starting at 4 p.m. and will go till about 8 p.m  This event is also a finger food potluck, so bring along some goodies to share.  Oh, and if you have any lawn games to play, aka, corn hole or hula hoops or crochet, bring those along, too.
Last year was such a blast!  I hope to see you there.
If you can't make it to the celebration, no problem, just put out a free box in celebration of the day and spread the word, please!

ps - the leftovers will go to a charity still to be decided.  Please bring items that you know someone can use and you are sure don't belong in the trash.  Thanks!