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The Westfield Farmers Market Offers Much More Than Local Produce!

If you’re anything like me, you try to SHOP LOCAL and EAT LOCAL whenever possible. Well, you can kill two birds with one stone by visiting the fabulous WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET, open every Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm from...

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Child Development course offered at Cranford High School

I’ve always been a fan of elective high school classes that teach real-world, practical…...

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Yoga Studios in the Cranford/Westfield Area of NJ

Ohhhhhhm … Are you a YOGA lover? Or someone who has always wanted to try it? There are so many great yoga studios in our area for seasoned yogis and novices alike; it’s truly just a matter of finding what studio and style...

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Scotch Plains’ Tiki Love Farm Is A GREAT Place To Visit!

Many of you are familiar with Dreyer Farms in Cranford and Watchung Stables in Mountainside, but did you know there’s another farm in our area that has BOTH a vegetable farm and horses? It’s called Tiki Love Farm in Scotch...

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Anthem Style + Gift Boutique is Downtown Cranford’s Hip New Shop!

Make no mistake, Downtown Cranford has become one of the hottest town centers in NJ with its influx of exciting new restaurants and shops! The recently opened ANTHEM STYLE + GIFT boutique has greatly added to the appeal of downtown,...

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PART 2!! Hidden Treasures From WWII Found In Cranford, NJ Home!

If you read my blog on the Wilson family’s discovery of WWII memorabilia hidden in the walls of their just-purchased home, then you are in for a real treat! This past weekend Jerry and Gaby Wilson met with Eugene...

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We “Shared The Love” to Benefit CASA of Union County

Last October I blogged about a nonprofit organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Union County. In researching that blog, I came to learn more about this incredible group of volunteers who advocate for the nearly...

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Need a GREAT Night’s Sleep? Check out Shovlin Mattress Factory in Fanwood NJ

It’s a new year. A time when people focus on getting healthy again. For many, that means re-joining the gym or cooking healthy recipes. But one key ingredient to good health that we ALL tend to neglect is SLEEP!! And the...

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Open Houses Scheduled at Cranford’s St. Michael’s School

If you’re considering a Catholic education for your children, you’ll surely be impressed by all that St. Michael’s School has to offer, right in lovely Cranford! St. Michael’s will host a series of open house events...

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Artist Lloyd Garrison Captures the Beauty Of Cranford, NJ

When I introduce people to the town of Cranford, they are always struck by the HOMETOWN feeling it gives them. They often mention an appreciation for a community that seems to preserve its’ simpler past, while offering so many...

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3rd Annual Comedy Night at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim in Cranford

Who doesn’t love a good LAUGH? You can be assured belly laughs and a whole lot more at the 3rd Annual Comedy Night at Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim in Cranford, which will take place Saturday, November 21, at 8 pm in the temple....

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Some Local Shops in the Cranford/Westfield Area That Offer Gift Wrapping!

I have a confession to make: I loathe wrapping gifts. Sure, I love the way a beautifully wrapped gift LOOKS, but I don’t have the motivation nor the Martha Stewart talents to make it happen. And don’t get me started on how...

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Herning Ave Halloween… One Resident’s Love For This Cranford NJ Tradition!

Trick-or-treating is a terrific time in most neighborhoods, but there’s a street in Cranford that’s become known as the “Halloween Street.” For the residents of Herning Avenue, Halloween has become so much more...

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Alfonso’s Pastry Shoppe….. A Staten Island Favorite Opens in Cranford, NJ!

It’s not every day that memories of my childhood hometown mesh so seamlessly with life in my current town, but one new business in Cranford has made that happen. Alfonso’s Pastry Shoppe — family-owned since 1970 in...

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A Birthday Wish Program to Benefit NJ Children in Foster Care

Did you know there are more than 8,000 children in New Jersey who are living outside of a permanent, loving family. Many of these foster children never experience the simple joy of receiving a birthday gift. But one Westfield resident...

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Cranford NJ Homeowners offer “Free Little Library”

If this doesn’t scream small-town charm, I don’t know what does! It’s the LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, an adorable curbside wooden cubby that offers free books to passers-by, and receives donated books as well....

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Westfield NJ’s Iconic James Ward Mansion

There’s a beautiful building in Westfield that reminds me so much of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Can you guess which one I’m thinking of? It’s the James Ward Mansion, of course, on East Broad Street in downtown...

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Milk Money Cranford Offers High Quality Consignment

Milk Money of Cranford has made quite a name for itself around town. This high quality children’s consignment store stocks well-known brands c including Gap, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Hanna Anderson, Mini Boden and many more. Milk...

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The Deutscher Club of Clark is the Largest German Club in NJ!

If you are of German heritage — or simply love German beer, food, and music — you should definitely pay a visit to the Deutscher Club of Clark! The club is celebrating its 80th anniversary this September, and it has so much...

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Winning Writing Academy Summer Camp at Surgents Elite Gymnastics in Westfield

Does your child have a way with words? A love of books? Then you might consider signing him or her up for Winning Writing Academy summer camp in Westfield. There are still a few spots left for this great camp for students entering...

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Cranford NJ Community Farmer’s Market

What’s better than a lazy summer Sunday morning? Adding a stroll through the Cranford Community Farmer’s Market! Every Sunday from now through October, locals can take a walk through the parking lot of the train station on the South...

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Meet Local Author Ed Robinson at the Cranford Community Center 7/9/15

Cranford breeds talent! On Thursday, July 9th, at 7:30 PM, The Friends f the Cranford Public Library are sponsoring an event at the Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Avenue), at which you can meet one of the examples of our...

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The Westfield Summer Concert Series 2015

I love how our bustling towns still feel like old-fashioned villages when the community comes together for family-friendly events. The Westfield Summer Concert Series is a classic example of that! On select dates throughout the summer,...

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Savory Spice Shop in Downtown Westfield NJ is a Gourmand’s Dream!

Do you love to cook, or know someone who’s a wizard in the kitchen? Then you’ve got to visit Savory Spice Shop in downtown Westfield, a gourmand’s dream come true with its comprehensive collection of freshly ground...