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…
Valentine’s Day Dinner Spots in the Cranford-Westfield Area
Love is in the air, folks! Have you planned a Valentine gift for your sweetie? Forget flowers or a cheesy card–the best gift is FOOD, baby. Specifically, a delicious dinner out on the town that you can enjoy together. Here’s a list of restaurants in the Cranford-Westfield Area that are offering Valentine’s prix fixe meals…
Happy Holidays, Cranford!
Art Imitates Life in Cranford! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that festive feeling has been captured so perfectly by Lloyd Garrison in his painting of Downtown Cranford during the holidays! I mailed a frame-able print of Lloyd’s painting to all homeowners in Cranford this week as a little holiday surprise. Already…
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!! (Cranford and Westfield)
You better watch out, you better not cry … oh who am I kidding, any sane child will cry in the face of a stranger dressed up as Santa Claus! But we love subjecting our children to it nonetheless! Here’s a list of places in the Cranford-Westfield Area where Jolly Old Saint Nick will make an appearance…
Give Back During This Holiday Season With “Blessing Bags”!
Give Back with Blessing Bags The elderly often are overlooked during the holidays. But one Fanwood resident is making sure that dozens of local nursing home/assisted living residents feel LOVED this Thanksgiving, by distributing a Blessing Bag filled with goodies to each of them! Korri Toll lives with her husband and two high-school children in…
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