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Two Creativity Challenges in One Month!

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Let the brainstorming and creativity begin to roll!

I am happy to announce that I am a proud Storystorm participant. This means I am committed to brainstorming at least one picture book idea per day during the month of January. (I can do more than one if I want) 🙂 This is put on by Tara Lazar. She gathers many “experts” in the field of picture book writing and offers advice and give-aways all month long. I highly recommend this experience.

I also joined a creativity challenge put on through Accent Interactive. Each day during the month of January participants are challenged to do something “creative” to make it a habit. I am committing to make at least one Pinterest pin that will link with my blog to help me grow my “tribe.”  I am happy to announce that today I made 13 new pins, all linking back to a previous post on this blog. It was fun and felt great to “create!” 
So thankful for the people at Accent who are joining together to BE CREATIVE!  
If you would like to join in the creativity fun, email ken@accentinteractive.net and tell him your commitment. 
Also, check out their services at http://www.accentinteractive.com They are a very talented group of experts!
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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.
Mouse's Christmas Gift

Tea Party with Mouse

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You are never too old for a tea party!  I had a blast at this tea party I threw for my family over Fall Break. (Yes, Christmas is on my mind early this year because of MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT) 
Thanks to my friend Tonia, I found this fabulous “Christmas Mice” peanut butter cookie recipe from Taste of Home on Pinterest. 

Aren’t they cute? 
I added the cheese cubes (see above) so Mouse would have something to nibble. My kids pointed out that Mouse would not appreciate eating a “mouse.” 
Merry Christmas!
P.S. Do you have a favorite holiday cookie or treat? Feel free to share it in the comment section!