Category Archives: Holiday season

Happy 4th of July -INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by jjspina

This is a blog that I posted in 2020. Things have change a little bit with COVID. We don’t have to wear masks as much – only at doctors’ offices and hospital facilities. But COVID has not left us and … Continue reading →

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Books for the Holidays for Children PS-Grade 3!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by jjspina

I can’t believe how the days are flying by! It’s almost time for Christmas! Have you done your shopping yet? The way things are lately with delays I recommend you shop early and often to get what you need for … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2021 by jjspina

Over the past year and a half the whole world has been in turmoil because of the pandemic of COVID-19. It has taken us this long to get out and about once again. We are still wearing masks at doctor’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2017 by jjspina

IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS! As I look out my window this morning it’s snowing. It’s looking a lot like Christmas! I can’t believe it’s almost here! Thank you to all readers who read and leave reviews! Thank you to all my … Continue reading →

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by jjspina

To all my American friends I want to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a wonderful day to all those who aren’t celebrating Thanksgiving. Here is a poem I shared back in 2013 @ by Janice Spina. A Thanksgiving Poem: … Continue reading →

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Vacation is ending!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by jjspina

Our three-week vacation in beautiful Aruba is coming to an end. We are leaving tomorrow to head back to the cold in the East. Brrrr! We have been used to temperatures in the 80’s – 90! We feel blessed to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Posted on December 18, 2016 by jjspina

  Welcome to my home for Christmas! I thought it would be fun to share my decorations with you. For the past few years we haven’t put up a tree. It has become quite difficult to carry the 10 foot … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jjspina

I had to write today as busy as I am with preparations for Christmas to emphasize the importance of believing in this sacred holiday. I know that not everyone is Catholic or celebrates Christmas but for those of you who … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jjspina

A quick post to wish all my readers, followers and dear friends a blessed Christmas. Christmas is the time of year When we all need to be with family and friends who are dear To celebrate the birth of Christ … Continue reading →

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Chapter Nine – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by jjspina

Well, today is the last chapter of my short story, The True Meaning of Christmas. I sincerely hope you have enjoyed it. Are you feeling the joy of this beautiful time of year? Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza … Continue reading →

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