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Mouse's Christmas Gift

12 Days of Christmas Books Contest CCA: Enter to win!

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Today I made my first post with christianchildrensauthors.com.  Starting in 2019, I will be blogging on their site one time every other month. I am excited to participate with them in this way!

For 2018, I am participating in their 12 Days of Christmas Books currently going on this month.

 I am DAY 9
That means I am holding a contest this week on their site and giving away a copy of Mouse’s Christmas Gift. 

My post on Christian Children’s Authors website

Feel free to click over to that site and enter. To enter, either leave a comment on that blog. If you share the post from their site either on Twitter or on Facebook you will receive an extra entry for a total of up to “3” chances to win.

Thanks for your interest in Mouse’s Christmas Gift!  Good luck in the contest!

Congrats to EMILY!  A book will be sent very shortly!  Thanks to all who entered on the CCA website post!

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Gingerbread Houses + Mouse’s Christmas Gift = Special Morning

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I had a great morning today with Harbour Shores Church! A big shout out to Lora Schultze and her crew for all their efforts. It was an honor to share Mouse’s Christmas Gift with everyone!

#wewillmakeadifference
#wewillbealight
#wewillcelebratejesus

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Blog Tour # 7 Book Review by Laurie Winter and a GIVE-AWAY

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Check out this week’s blog tour give-away. Get the inside scoop about Mouse’s Christmas Gift on Laurie Winter’s blog and leave a comment on her blog post to enter the give-away. It’s as easy as that! 
P.S. You might want to check out some of her sizzling romance novels while you are on her page. She has written some beautiful books!

Thanks, Laurie! It is an honor to be on your blog!
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Book Review — MY CHRISTMAS HOPE– by Penelope Powell

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Will two broken souls recognize that the best gift of Christmas is HOPE?

My Christmas Hope, written by Penelope Powell is a cozy holiday novella that will make you want to make a second cup of hot cocoa and to keep reading. When Michael Hennessy and his son Jimmy move next door to Hope Langford for a fresh start from their painful past, a Florida romance between Michael and Hope begins to spark. As Michael’s son Jimmy deals with relational wounds from the past, Hope demonstrates patience and extends friendship which leads to a softly emerging love and a happy ending. I enjoyed picturing Christmas in sunny Florida and I thought the author did an excellent job developing realistic characters. I highly recommend this book!
Thank you Penny, for an ARC of the book. I really enjoyed it. It is an honor to help promote your book!
Don’t you love the cover? The next time I’m at the beach, I am totally making a “sand” snowman.
Link to Penny’s website: Penelope’s website
More about the author:
Penny writes:
A southern girl at heart, I loves green rolling hills, wind chimes that tinkle on warm summer nights, and my momma’s fried pies. I’ve been luckier than most. I’ve enjoyed a life surrounded by family, friends, and a faith that has taught me to discern my worth in a Righteous Savior.
Having traveled and lived in many places, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, which has given me a broader perspective that occasionally splashes onto the pages of my novels. 
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Like the things we experience, I believe good fiction can inspire and change someone’s perspective. It’s my prayer that my words will show others a Savior who loves them.

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Mouse in a Matchbox – Craft Idea for Kids

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This week I am heading to Springfield, Missouri to celebrate Thanksgiving with my brother and extended family. On Saturday, I am doing another Story Time Event with Barnes & Noble. 
This is the craft that I am bringing to share with the children. 
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this craft on the blog yet. 

Isn’t it cute?
And so easy to make!

The craft is one of four ideas in the FREE DOWNLOADABLE teaching guide that Zonderkidz helped me format. 
I purchased the matchboxes (and emptied the matches) at Meijer. ($1 for 10 boxes).
 I cut pieces of felt for the blanket, 
and I cut make-up remover cotton pads into two pieces for the mattress.
 The paper doll is from the download. It comes in three sizes, but I chose the smallest size, made a screenshot, and created a document so that I can print a bunch all at once on white cardstock. 
Finally, assemble it!
I tell each child that Mouse loves to hear their stories. 
I hope many children end up telling Mouse their stories in the days and months to come.