I say it all the time–it’s just not a party without PHILLY PRETZEL COMPANY soft pretzels. I mean, honestly, who can resist freshly baked soft pretzels?! The sweet and soft bread dough combined with the coarse salt on top = heaven on earth. They’re always the first thing to go from a party buffet. Karen…
Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Westfield Exceeds Expectations!
I can hardly type this blog right now. Why? Because my limbs are like Jell-O, thanks to the blissfully relaxing MASSAGE I just got at Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Westfield! My Executive Assistant, Marketing Director, and I had decided upon a girls’ spa day to get rejuvenated before the end of the busy…
“The Gardens” is One of Westfield’s Most Picturesque Neighborhoods
Every once in a while I like to highlight one of the charming neighborhoods in our area. This week’s spotlight is on The Gardens neighborhood of Westfield, NJ, a truly picturesque neighborhood that is one of the most sought after places to live in town. The Gardens comprise a little less than a quarter mile…
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…
Westfield Seafood is an Area Favorite!
Honest. Fresh. Seafood. Those three little words are the slogan behind Westfield Seafood, and the truth behind them is what has kept customers returning to the local fish market for decades. The only way you could get your hands on fresher seafood (aside from chartering a fishing boat) is if you traveled to Fulton Fish…
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…
Gallery U Boutique in Westfield NJ
Did you know there’s a store in Westfield that not only sells the trendiest boutique items and gorgeous artwork, but also is changing people’s lives? I’m talking about Gallery U Boutique, of course, and it is a must-stop on your next venture into town. Located in the Root building on South Ave, Gallery U…
Winning Writing Academy Summer Camp at Surgents Elite Gymnastics in Westfield
Does your child have a way with words? A love of books? Then you might consider signing him or her up for Winning Writing Academy summer camp in Westfield. There are still a few spots left for this great camp for students entering grades 3-8 that will keep your wordsmith’s mind and pen active while…
