January 2026 Vol. 27 Iss. 1

I’m  not  sure  about  you,  but  my  kids  are  always  ready  for  a  craft  and  a  bit  of  mess.  When  it’s  too  cold  to  go  outside  and  sled  ride,  this  is  a  fun  way  to  stay  busy  indoors.   Handprint  Keepsake  You’ll  Need  Washable  paint  (the  mess-friendly  kind!)  Paper  or  cardstock  Paper  plate  Paintbrush  or  sponge  Markers  or  crayons  Wipes  or  paper  towels   Let’s  Create!  Squirt  a  little  paint  onto  a  plate  pick  your  favorite  color!  Paint  your  hand  using  a  brush  or  sponge  (tickles  allowed)  Press  your  hand  onto  the  paper  and  lift  straight  up  ta-da!  Let  your  handprint  dry  while  you  wash  those  colorful  hands.  Once  dry,  grab  markers  and  turn  your  handprint  into  a  silly  animal,  pretty  flower,  or  happy  heart.  Add  your  name  and  today’s  date  so  you  can  remember  your  mas- terpiece!   Fun  Idea:  Try  using  both  hands  or  mixing  colors  to  make  it  extra  special!  It’s  January,  the  month  of  cold  weather,  fresh  starts,  and  let’s  be  honest  a  little  hibernation.  Here’s  a  joke  to  warm  you  up  while  you  sip  your  hot  cocoa:   Why  did  the  snowman  refuse  to  go  to  the  New  Year’s  party?   He  said,  “I’d  love  to  come,  but  I  hear  they’re  serving  hot  soup…  and  I’m  afraid  I’d  melt  under  the  pressure!”  His  friend,  the  snowwoman,  replied,  “Don’t  worry!  Just  stick  to  the  ice  cream  and  snow  cones,  and  you’ll  be  fine.”   The  snowman  thought  about  it  for  a  moment,  then  shrugged.   “You  know  what?  I’ll  go…  but  I’m  wearing  my  extra- thick  scarf  and  maybe  a  snow  umbrella,  just  in  case.”       Moral  of  the  story:  January  can  be  chilly,  but  a  little  humor  and  preparation  go  a  long  way  just  like  a  good  scarf  on  a  frosty  day!   Weber’s  Willow  Tree  www.weberswillowtree.com  724-353-9688  or  willowpub2000@gmail.com 

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