Get out there and SHOP SMALL during this holiday season! The reason why our local downtowns remain quaint is due to our beloved family-owned businesses! They need our help now more than ever. Let’s show them our continued love and support! Finish your holiday shopping and add those unique gifts that are sure to please…
Cranford Track Friday
The Original Post-Thanksgiving Day Virtual Track Event! Cranford Track Friday is an event that I’m always happy to spread the word about. This Post-Thanksgiving event is now in its 5th year! Local Cranford resident Eric Rubinson started the campaign to provide relief to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Originally from Middletown, NJ, Eric realized that…
Creative Ideas For Mother’s Day 2020!
Support Local and Celebrate All the Women in Your Life This Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day – a day that’s not just for mothers (although we love you dearly). It’s also about celebrating any woman in your life who fills that nurturing role for you. Now more than ever – show her that you are thinking…
Fill Those Easter Baskets with Treats from Local Businesses!
I hear the Easter Bunny is immune from COVID-19 – so if he will be making a stop at your home, you’d better be prepared! Just because you are stuck inside doesn’t mean you can’t have those Easter Basket goodies ready to go! Here’s some local businesses who are ready to fill those baskets with…
2019 Independence Day Celebrations in Union County!
School just ended and here we are talking about Fourth of July celebrations in our local towns! Summer has ARRIVED and your neighborhoods are ready to celebrate! From BBQs, to pool parties, to gathering on park lawns – Independence Day in Union County, NJ, is always full of stars, stripes, and loads of fun! Here…
The Cranford86 and the True Meaning of Memorial Day in Cranford NJ
Many of us associate Memorial Day Weekend with the start of summer, vacation time, BBQs, and blockbuster sales. However, we really must pause and reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day – to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. I wanted to take a moment to share with you why the…
Everything Easter 2019! Hop To It!
It’s time for that Easter bunny to come hopping down the bunny trail! Here’s the most up-to-date list of Easter activities in Union County! Some Easter egg hunts haven’t been posted yet – so I will make sure they get on the 365CranfordWestfieldNJ Facebook page as soon as the information is available! (p.s. all egg…
2018 Firecrackers and Fun: Celebrating the 4th of July in Some of Our Local Towns!
There’s something so quintessential about the Fourth of July and the true beginning to summer. By now – school days are in the past, camps are in full swing, and the heat of summer has us headed to the pools and gathered with friends in the evenings. This area is so rich in patriotic festivities…
Shamrocks and Shenanigans: Everything You Need to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Locally!
It’s this Irish girl’s favorite time of year and I have to admit – I go all out! St. Patrick’s Day is also a time when EVERYONE is Irish – so wear your green and partake in what the area has to offer! No matter what venue you choose – each place on the list…
“The Chirping Moms” to the Rescue: Two Cranford Moms & One Sensational Blog to Help You Through the Holidays and Beyond!
I have such a special place in my heart for mothers who can reinvent themselves! I want to introduce you to Cranford mom, Courtney Byrne. She is a mommy superstar…4 young children and managing a highly popular blog and other fabulous social media outlets! Courtney and former Cranford resident, Julie Rogers, began “The Chirping Moms”…
The Flower Shop in Westfield: Step Inside a Holiday Wonderland!
It all started with a little Instagram love affair…with The Flower Shop ! This is an adorable floral boutique in Westfield at 1120 South Avenue W. I am always surfing the local Instagram feed and “theflowershopnj” kept catching my eye with their stunning pictures of fresh bouquets and cute gift items. Their whole shop looked…
Fireworks, Food, and Fun: The Guide to Everything 4th of July 2017
Whether you are new to town or simply want a change of venue for your Independence Day festivities – I have the lowdown on all the fun events happening in the Cranford/Westfield area! CRANFORD: What a 4th of July celebration! The town comes together for a family-friendly events that take place over the course of the…
