Ask anyone who knows me—I LOVE gift-giving. But it’s local small businesses like LEMONDROP DESIGNS that make the “job” of giving extraordinary gifts so easy. If you haven’t seen the work of Lemondrop Designs, head over to her Facebook page immediately. Owner Marcy Duarte’s handpainted signs are just beautiful, and you’ll find that many of…
Westfield’s New Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming’s Grand Opening!
It’s a good time to be a dog. And nowhere is that more obvious than at WOOF GANG BAKERY & GROOMING, a new business in downtown Westfield that’s all about pampering your four-legged friend! Located at 218 East Broad Street, Woof Gang’s grand opening celebration is slated for November 21st at 9 am. And get…
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 much money I’ve spent on gift bags and tissue–the poor man’s wrapping! Needless…
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…
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, November 6 at the beautiful Galloping Hill Country…
Beautiful Buildings in Cranford, NJ…… Which is YOUR Favorite?
You might have noticed–I’m a wee bit obsessed with the beautiful architecture in our area. Here are some of my very favorite buildings in Cranford that lend so much character and value to this special town. What’s YOUR favorite building in Cranford? The sage green Crane-Phillips House at 125 North Union Ave looks as if…
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 Westfield, and it is a very special building inside and out. You can’t help but look…
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 the Hanson Park Conservancy. This year’s Derby is slated for Sunday, October 18, at 4 pm. Beginning Sunday Aug.…
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 Money is a franchise with half a dozen stores around the New Jersey area. Margaret Sacco explains how she ended…
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 to offer local families across New Jersey. The Deutscher Club is located on…
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