Once again I am blown away by both a Cranford student and her one-in-a-million teacher! America’s next top chef may well be Gianna Malecki, a talented 8-year-old student in Lori Talbot’s third grade class at Hillside Avenue School. Gianna just WON Michelle Obama’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge for the state of NJ (for her “Salmon Paradise”…
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, and it’s one of those hidden gems that I just love discovering! Located on Raritan Road next…
Help Support Cranford H.S. Graduate Geddy Warner As He Follows His Operatic Dreams!
I’ve met more than a few kids who’ve left an indelible mark on the Cranford School System. Geddy Warner is a shining example of a former Cranford student whose exceptional qualities and contributions made him a standout while he was a student here. Now a sophomore at NYU, Geddy continues to blaze a trail in…
Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield, NJ
There’s one thing all businesses that have stood the test of time seem to have in common, and that’s INTEGRITY. Jay’s Cycle Center in Downtown Westfield is a shining example of a business that radiates integrity, which is one of the reasons it has been a thriving local business for more than 50 years! Owner…
“Gone Fishing” in Union County NJ
“There is certainly something in angling that produces a serenity of the mind.” –Henry David Thoreau If you’re not familiar with the term “angling” in Thoreau’s quote, it’s just another name for good old-fashioned fishing. Despite being one of the most densely populated areas of NJ, Union County is home to hundreds of acres of…
Giggles in Cranford is a Parent’s Dream!
File this under “Why the heck wasn’t this around when my kids were little?!!” It’s the newly opened GIGGLES in Cranford, and if you have children ages 6 and under, it’s the indoor play and party space you’ve been hoping for! My Marketing Director, Christine Radlmann, brought along her 5-year-old daughter to be a pint-sized investigative reporter at Giggles,…
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 600 youths in foster care in our county. I was so inspired that I decided to host a fundraiser…
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 as part of Catholic Schools Week later this month. Parents and prospective students (preschool through grade eight) are invited to visit during three…
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 this avenue as well as the kids and parents who will make their way there on October 31st, it has become so much more meaningful than just giving and getting…
Some Cranford/Westfield Area Halloween Events 2015
Halloween is a BLAST in our area. Back when I was a kid, you trick-or-treated on Halloween (and maybe got into some mischief the night before). Now there are giant townwide events leading up to Halloween that ensure your kids will get more than one wear out of their darn costumes! Here are some local…
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