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Witch Baby Soap: Bewitching Beauty Products Flying into Cranford this Week! Opening Day May 1, 2019

Meet owner Chelsea Selby and then wish her congratulations! She literally just got married and she and her husband are excited to open their first storefront for Witch Baby Soap at 11 Eastman Street in Cranford on Wednesday, May 1!...

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Let Your Life Journey Begin at JeniFit Studios in Garwood!

JeniFit Studios at 345 South Avenue in Garwood is not your ordinary gym – it’s truly a boutique experience where the entire team of trainers and instructors wants you to “focus on the whole person”. As you enter this gleaming studio –...

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Women-Owned Small Businesses – Meet Joeanne Valentine Farrell of Garwood’s “Love Valentine Boutique”

Have you fallen in love with Garwood yet? In case you haven’t visited in a while – the number of small businesses opening in this quaint town is rapidly growing! Many of these are women-owned like my latest discovery– Love Valentine...

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Mix and Mingle Events – “We Party Local”

Aren’t we so lucky that Brooke Feldman Poller from Westfield Living Magazine and Jessica Stillman Silverstein of EventsbyJES have united to form the ultimate event planning company in our area?! Born out of a desire to “plan community...

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Cheech & Roo Opens in Garwood: Vintage Finds, Décor & Curiosities!

Wow – drop everything right now and head over to Cheech & Roo at 246 North Avenue in Garwood. If you are a lover of repurposed vintage finds, farmhouse décor, and collections of local artisans – it’s happy holidays to you! Cheech...

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The Oils Room in Westfield – Keeping you Healthy and Pampered During the Holidays!

Christa Teevan, a local mother from Scotch Plains, has found the perfect balance between corporate life and following her passion of educating the community on the positive effects of essential oils. Her grand opening of The Oils Room...

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Lost and Found Tattoo: Finding Expression and Healing for Breast Cancer Survivors

As I was sitting in Ali and Pete’s kitchen on North Avenue in Cranford, I realized that this was no ordinary business that had come to town. This was a community that was being created, a place of creating self-expression, and getting...

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The 3 C’s of Café Teasia: Coffee, Cold Treats, & Community!

Perhaps you’ve seen the enticing Instagram posts of Café Teasia’s Korean Snow Ice, colorful Bubble Tea creations, or Frappés. But did you know that this new addition to Cranford is so much more – and that owner Mike Hur is an...

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Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry!

Annealed Studio – Let’s Make Jewelry! Annealed Studio (pronounced “A-Nield”) just arrived at 107 North Avenue in Cranford! And oh boy – is North Avenue becoming a crafter’s destination! Welcome husband and wife team, Tricia...

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Let Ciao Amici of Cranford Tailor Your Next Trip to Italy!

As I’m writing this blog – owner of Ciao Amici, Filomena Coccaro, at 25 North Avenue West in Cranford, is hosting the experience of a lifetime to a group of local adults who wanted a TRUE Italian adventure by someone who knows...

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Get Crafty with Charlie Thyme DIY Studio in Kenilworth!

Owner Jenny Lichtenwalner recently opened an adorable new DIY store in Kenilworth at 200 N 14th Street called CharlieThyme-DIY Studio. She has been operating under this name at a store on Etsy called Charlie Thyme Etsy Store – for...

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Little Nest Portraits Opens in Westfield: Capturing Life’s Special Moments So You Can Always Enjoy Them!

Capture life’s moments forever with Little Nest Portraits Westfield at 109 Quimby Street. Owner and Westfield resident, Dina Lasorsa, just opened the doors to her stunning studio and has a Grand Opening planned this...

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A La Mode Creamery is “Rolling” Out the Red Carpet for Summer in Cranford!

Like most teenagers, my talented Cranford High School Junior intern, Catherine Holleran, loves to hang out with her girlfriends. One of their favorite spots in town is A La Mode Creamery – a place where they can concoct their own ice...

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Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford!

Little Fox Kitchen Opens in Cranford: Where Food is Celebrated and “Creativity and Cleverness” is Encouraged! I’m feel so very lucky to have the chance to meet with local business owners to discuss their latest ventures and grand...

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Local Mother Wants You to Get on Board with” My Fit Life” this Spring!

Coming out of winter hibernation? Looking to get back on track with your healthy eating and fitness? Meet Cranford resident, Cherise Mazur of “My Fit Life” over at her brand-new living blog called cherisemazur.com. Why do I love this...

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Frankel’s: An Iconic Family Business from Brooklyn Has Put Down Roots in Garwood

Ok, I’ll admit – I’m a tad nosy when I see a formerly empty storefront showing signs of new activity. Little did I know, that when I walked into Frankel’s in Garwood, NJ (located at 86 North Avenue), I would be one of the very...

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Peapods Cookies: Westfield Mother and Baker Turned Heads on the Food Network with Her Stunning Cookie Creations!

Perhaps you are a foodie fan and watch Food Network like it’s your job. Maybe you tune in to this channel because the reality food shows are so addicting and you wish you could make magic happen in the kitchen like the stars! Possibly...

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New Year’s Resolution: Spend More Time “Cooking For Friends”

I am so excited to help debut the business of a dear friend of mine, Kristen Mider, called “Cooking for Friends”. Her personal chef service started evolving at the beginning of the year – however I wanted to wait till the perfect...

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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...

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Escapology Opens in Garwood – The Live Escape Room Right in Your Neighborhood!

Many of you may have heard about the escape room frenzy – they seem to be popping up and no one knows exactly what they involve unless you have actually participated in one. I’m here to tell you that the very BEST escape room around...

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GRAND OPENING!! Cranford is Crazy for Playa Bowls!!

Cranford is crazy for Playa Bowls and our newest Playa Bowl spot just opened at 102B North Union Avenue! The smell of the salty air, the waves crashing, the sound of seagulls, the wind in your hair…anyone who has been to...

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Cranford Fish Stand: Fresh, Sustainable, and Local!

Everyone is excited for the opening of Cranford Fish Stand, located at 200 South Avenue East, this Thursday, October 19! We spoke with owners Jill Sabochick, John Sabochick, and Kevin Pipchick earlier this summer to find out how they...