Tag Archives: holidays

Tinsel and Tea Cakes by Jill Piscitello

Posted on December 2, 2021 by janie

It’s my favorite time of the year – Countdown to Christmas. Although, I like to think of it as Countdown to the Holidays. In our family we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. It can be a bit confusing, but one … Continue reading →

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Latkes for Santa Claus

Posted on November 15, 2021 by janie

It’s that time of year again! Once we see Halloween in the rear view mirror, the rest of year zooms by in the fast lane. This year Hanukkah is only a few days after Thanksgiving. And when the last candle … Continue reading →

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Counting Latkes

Posted on December 11, 2018 by janie

Every Hanukkah the women in our family gather for the traditional latke making event. Kitchen counter space is cleared. Cookie sheets wait in anticipation. Oil is poured. Potatoes, eggs and onions are chopped. And as we’ve been doing for years, … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Book Lover’s Gift Guide

Posted on December 2, 2014 by janie

Happy Holidays and Happy reading! This gift guide was compiled by Audrey van Petegem and Suzanne Letourneau of the ballyhoos, who support Indie Authors with their Branding and Marketing needs. Men needs to probe cialis generika take little care when … Continue reading →

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Then: Kids’ Table Now: Tax Table

Posted on April 15, 2014 by janie

THEN:   THE KIDS’  TABLE NOW:  THE TAX TABLE   We all know about The Kids’ Table.  It’s where the younger generation sits at family gatherings.   I don’t know exactly where this tradition started, but I don’t know anyone who … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Claus and the Princesses

Posted on December 18, 2013 by janie

  For our second interview, Mrs. Claus suggested we meet at the Polar Spa & Meditation Center, located at the far end of the Village. After a wonderful mud bath and massage we sat in lounge chairs wrapped in warm … Continue reading →

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Meet Mrs. Claus: The Woman Behind the Man who Drives the Sleigh

Posted on December 10, 2013 by janie

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MAN WHO DRIVES THE SLEIGH During this time of the year one man in particular receives all the attention. Yes, Santa Claus is no stranger to the limelight, but as we all know, behind every successful man … Continue reading →

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