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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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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...

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Foster The Dream Gala hosted by CASA of Union County

There are a few events in our area that combine a magical evening with fundraising for a truly worthy cause . . . and the Foster The Dream Gala hosted by CASA of Union County is one such event. The 3rd annual gala is slated for Friday,...

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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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It’s Time to Get Your Duck for Cranford’s Annual Ducky Derby!!

What local race features a whopping 1,000 participants and lots of laughs? It’s none other than Cranford’s Annual Ducky Derby, where oodles of rubber duckies race down the Rahway River in a fun-filled event that benefits...

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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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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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Creative Kids in Scotch Plains Can Help INSPIRE your Child!

If you’re still looking for summer activities for your kids, why not consider some CREATIVE classes to spark their interest? Creative Kids in Scotch Plains has a great assortment of classes to inspire your kids, and you...

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Westfield NJ’s Home Video Studio

Now here’s something a lot of us have been wanting to do for years . . . transfer our old home videos to DVD! A certain family member who will go unnamed has a tower of VHS tapes that could eclipse the Chrysler Building....

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6th Annual Charity Car and Motorcycle Show in Mountainside, NJ 6/21/15

If the dads in your life are into cars, then I have a great Father’s Day outing for you: the 6th Annual Charity Car and Motorcycle Show in downtown Mountainside. On Sunday, June 21, from noon to 6 pm, Mountain Avenue near New...

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Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the Cranford Westfield Area of NJ

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here are some favorite local haunts for the cold, sweet treats that everyone craves on hot days. Whether you prefer old-fashioned churned ice cream, a blended creation, or frozen...

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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...

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Sushi Time 898 in Cranford NJ is AWESOME!

Sushi Time 898 It’s always so easy to miss the small gems, especially when they are located in a small plaza with other businesses. Nestled in at 12 South Avenue West in Cranford, behind Dunkin Donuts and the Mailboxes, Etc., across...

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Get Your New and Gently Used Sporting Goods at Green Sports NJ in Cranford NJ

Spring sports season is upon us, and that means parents are shelling out the big bucks for new baseball mitts, bats, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, etc. But you don’t have to take out a second mortgage to afford all that...

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Westfield NJ’s Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery

It’s no big secret — at 7 am every morning, I love coffee more than I love my children. I also happen to know the secret to the best cup o’ joe on the planet: Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery in Westfield. If you too are...

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Cranford’s Hillside Ave School Presents The Sound of Music 3/27 and 3/28

The Sound Of Music at HAS What better musical to choose for the Spring production than one that is celebrating it’s 50-year anniversary! The middle school students of Hillside Avenue School have been working hard on their...

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Shoe Tying Classes for Little Ones Offered At Westfield’s Castle Bootery!

Tying your shoes seems like such a basic skill — but for children who’ve never done it before, it can be really daunting! That’s why Castle Bootery of Westfield offers shoe-tying classes every week, to help kids...

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Loaded Burgers in Garwood NJ Expands!

Best. Burger. Ever. Those are the words uttered by many a patron who enjoyed a meal at Loaded in Garwood. The gourmet burger joint closed last year when its proprietors sought to expand their storefront. Well, guess what? Loaded is set...

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Emma’s Brick Oven in Cranford NJ…. YUMMY!!

Emma’s Brick Oven Pizza In business in Cranford for just over a decade, Emma’s is one of those places that has gained its clientele via word of mouth. Customers actually come from out of town to enjoy the authentic brick oven, thin...

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Pajama Story Time at the Cranford Public Library 1/27/15 at 6:30

We’ve all heard the research about how important it is to introduce children from a very, very young age to the world of books and reading. Experts agree that the younger children are introduced to reading, the more they tend to...

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Annual New Year’s Bash at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains!

Who wants to end this year on a high note? Celebrate in style at the annual New Year’s Eve bash at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains! You don’t have to be a member to enjoy the fabulous soirée at The Shack, as...

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Pictures With Santa Events!

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a photo of your petrified children crying on Santa’s lap, am I right? Here’s a list of some great photo ops with Santa in our area, so you won’t have to trek to the mall to...