The Festival of Lights isn’t about gifts, but the week before Hanukkah there’s always a rush at the toy stores.
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Shopping locally feeds dreams in Montclair: small business Saturday
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Montclair offers free parking: and lots of discounts and specials in local stores.
Just Kidding Around Celebrates 10 Years With a Month of Fun in Montclair
Discounts, face painting, book readings, a circus and more!
Where to Find Class-y Valentine Cards
I’m old enough to remember the days of pre-regulated Valentine giving. I remember what it felt like to be the kid with two Valentine cards in the class box when […]
Neighborhood Toy Store Day 2011
Today, November 12, show your neighborhood toy store some love by starting off your holiday shopping there. The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), founded in 1992, has named the second […]
Silhouette Day: Your Child's Portrait
Silhouette art is pretty hot in design these days. These paper-cut works of art became popular in the 18th century and have made a comeback. Erik Johnson, a third-generation silhouette […]
Baristaville Spring Break: Part II
Last week half of Baristaville schools were closed for spring break, now it’s Montclair, South Orange-Maplewood and Millburn’s turn. If you need it, here are some vacation camp options. If you’re off […]
Baristaville Spring Break: Part I
Some Baristaville schools, Bloomfield, West Orange, and Glen Ridge, are off for spring break until April 17, then the next batch gets off the week of the 18th. If you are staying […]
Baristaville Black Friday Shopping Deals
Friday, November 26, officially starts the holiday shopping season–Black Friday. Baristaville stores are offering some great deals and discounts, so make plans now to shop local.
Toy Store Goes to Grand Central
Just Kidding Around doesn’t play. Not only do they have a store on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, they also have one on West 15th Street in New York City. To […]
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
On Saturday, November 13, show your neighborhood toy store some love by starting off your holiday shopping there. The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), founded in 1992, is naming the second […]
Weekend Highlights
There are some great ways to spend the weekend with the family. If you don’t want to miss out on all the fun to be had in Baristaville, check our Upcoming Events […]