Kids Guide NJ | Marketplace | Shopping, Gifts, Toys, Consignments, Kids Restaurants New Jersey

New Jersey's guide to places, events and services for children, teens and families
Pick up a copy of the Kids Guide FREE at libraries, stores, schools, real estate and professional offices in northcentral New Jersey and
at tourist info centers throughout the state for a complete calendar and guide to children and family events, programs and services!

eyewear

Suburban Optik, Inc.
369 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-3322. Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8-5:30, Mon. & Thurs. 8-8, Sat. 8-3. Suburban Optik carries a
huge selection of name-brand frames for the entire family. Choose from Polo, Gucci, Armani just to name a few. In addition, they are the
only shop to guarantee children's eyeglasses against breakage until age 12. Same day service is available in most cases and Drs. Laura A.
Lukaszek, Brenda Lynly, and Brian Mackey, Optometric Physicians, are on premises at Suburban Eye Institute. Call 908-464-0123 to
schedule an appointment.

home inspections

'R' House Home Inspections
Brandon Macy, 732-259-0184 email: BrandonMacy1954@gmail.com
Buying a house, condo or vacation home? Protect yourself from unforeseen problems with a
thorough home inspection. Termite and radon inspections are also available.
Thinking of selling your home? Save time and money with a pre-sale inspection before you
put your home on the market to identify and repair issues on your own terms and maximize your
selling price. Convenient flexible appointments available.

pets

Associated Humane Societies Animal Care Centers
Essex County: 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, 973-824-7080; Ocean County: Humane Way at Lacey Rd., Forked River, 609-693-1900; Monmouth County: 2960 Shafto Rd. (Rt. 547. GSP exit 102S), Tinton Falls, 732-922-0100. Open daily for pet adoption.

Best Friend Dog & Animal Adoption
PO Box 355, Cranford, 908-486-0230.

Jersey Animal Coalition
Box 225, Maplewood, 973-763-7322. Animal rescue and adoption.

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter
194 Rt. 10W, East Hanover, 973-386-0590. Pet adoption (adult dogs and cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits) and educational programs for schools and organizations.

People for Animals
973-282-0890. Non-profit volunteer animal welfare organization holds pet adoption open houses for dogs, puppies and cats and offers low cost spay and neuter clinic.

Petfinder.com
Homeless pet database in partnership with ASPCA.

St. Hubert's Giralda
575 Woodland Ave., Madison, 973-377-2295. Somerset Humane Society satellite: 3201 Rt. 22E, North Branch, 908-526-3330.

S.A.R.A., Inc.
PO Box 124, Berkeley Heights 07922, Betty "B," 908-464-1203. Animal rescue, placement, adoption, and fostering. Volunteers always needed.

Summit Animal League
PO Box 1446, Summit, 07902, 908-665-1186. Non-profit animal rescue and adoption organization.

toys

Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies
35 E. Northfield Rd., Livingston, 973-740-9400.
Our 95th year providing over 10,000 classic and educational toys,
collectible play dolls and accessories, Lionel and wooden trains, games,
puzzles, baby gifts, building toys, arts and crafts, puppets. Huge playroom
and party room. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, UPS shipping, free gift wrapping.

vacation rentals

Two Beach Cottage Rentals Oceanfront and Beach Block
908-464-3485, 908-227-9268; email marym227@comcast.net. Two beautiful 2 bedroom cottages in Ocean Beach/ Lavallette, NJ. Immaculate new 2 bedroom oceanfront cottage (sleeps 8) and charming renovated 2 bedroom beach block cottage (sleeps 6). Completely furnished, full kitchen, dining room, living room with sofa sleepers, patio, gas grill, cable TV/VCR/DVD, AC, heat.
Year round rentals, enjoy beach living any time of the year. Don't miss this great opportunity! Full weeks available in the summer; weekly and weekends available off season. Call or email for rates and availability.

consignment shops

The Great & Small Shop®
186 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, 908-647-9009.
Best brands, value and selection of maternity and kid's clothing since 1992.
WE PAY UPFRONT, check website for details! Brand new bows and tights.
Come see what everyone's talking about! Just 34 mile from Exit 36 off Route 78.

Kid to Kid of Green Brook
325 US Highway 22 E, Greenbrook, 732-529-5502.
Kid to Kid of Green Brook buys and sells gently-used children's
and maternity items, with 1000s of stylish name brand apparel
items. Find great deals on everything your growing child needs.

Kool Kidzignments
973-706-5543.
Offering quality, gently-used and new items
with savings of 50-90% off retail.
Consignors welcome. Fall sale Sept. 23-Spet. 25. Check website for time and location and to join mailing list.

Tadpoles to Toddlers
159 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908-766-4434. Tadpoles to Toddlers consignment shop offers new and gently used clothing in sizes newborn to 8. We also have a large selection of baby gear, toys and maternity. Our mission is to offer high-quality items at affordable prices. We hand-select each impeccable item before adding it to our inventory. Consign and shop our boutique which specializes in fashionable brands such as Ralph Lauren, Juicy Couture, Best & Co., Min Boden, Lucky, Janie and Jack, Lilly Pulitzer, Dior and Bugaboo. Please come and visit us at our Bernardsville store. Recycle with style.

Twice Is Nice
159 Mt. Pleasant Ave., East Hanover, 973-585-7696. Kids' consignment for sizes infant-junior clothing, toys, books, DVDs, furnishings and accessories. No appointment needed. Call or check to see what season we are taking for clothing.

Junior League of Summit Shops Costume Shop
105 Main St., Millburn, 973-379-5355. Tues. 10-2, Thurs. 12-6, Sat. 10-2 or by appointment. Closed summer & school holidays. Extended hours for Halloween. Vintage and antique clothing and accessories for rent. Suitable for children 7 and up, great for school productions.
Thrift & Consignment Shop
37 DeForest Ave., Summit, 908-273-7344/7343. Tues.-Sat.. Like new clothing for the whole family, accessories and household items. Second floor consignment shop features new gift items as well. Thrift donations welcome; consignment 50-50 split.

thrift shops

The Jumble Store
110 Walnut Ave., Cranford, 908-276-0222. Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield thrift shop features new and gently used clothing and household items, children's clothing and toy department.

Morris Habitat for Humanity ReStore
102 Iron Mountain Rd., Mine Hill, 973-366-3358. Wed.-Sat. 10-4, Thurs. 'til 8. New and very gently used kitchen cabinetry, appliances, home furnishings, building supplies and more. See website for photos of sale items.

The Resale Shop
31B Chatham Rd., Summit, 908-273-5564. Mon.-Sat. 10-5. The sale of gently used items support seniors through Sage Eldercare.

Westfield Service League Thrift and Consignment Shops
114 Elmer St., Westfield, 908-233-2530. Tues.-Sat. 9-4. Gently used clothing for men, women, teens and children, shoes, books, household items, toys and bric-a-brac.

flea markets

Dover Flea Market
Downtown Dover, 973-989-7870. Open Sundays 9am-4pm April through December.

Englishtown Auction
90 Wilson Ave., Englishtown, 732-446-9644. Open weekends year round.

Rice's Sale and Country Market
6326 Greenhill Rd., New Hope, PA, 215-297-5993. Tues. 7am-1:30pm. Sat. March-Dec. 7am-1pm. Outdoor and permanent indoor booths over 30 acres.

family restaurants

The Music Man
2305 Grand Central Ave. (Rt. 35N), Lavallette, 732-85-HAPPY. An old fashioned "singing" ice cream shoppe with waiters and waitresses performing a vaudeville style cabaret of upbeat American tunes every seating.

Marcello's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
268 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights,
908-464-4222, Fax 908-464-6363.
Daily 11am-10pm. BYO.
Fine Italian food in a casual atmosphere. From veal, chicken, seafood and pasta to brick oven pizza and subs,
Marcello's has something to please the whole family. Eat in, take out, party catering available.

Medieval Times
149 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst, 888-WE-JOUST (888-935-6878). Inside the fully-enclosed climate controlled castle, you'll feast on a fabulous medieval banquet while witnessing brave knights compete in daring games of skill, dangerous swordplay and an authentic jousting tournament.

Showplace Ice Cream Parlour
Centre St. & Beach Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-0018. Memorial DayLabor Day. Ice cream concoctions are named after Broadway show tunes and served by singing and dancing waiters and waitresses.

Stirling Hotel
227 Main Ave., Stirling, 908-647-6919.
Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-10pm, Sun. 11:30am-9pm.
Menu: $3.95-$13.95, bar.
A 1903 building with American West atmosphere-lariats and chaps decorate the walls.
For the kids, coloring books and crayons are available and the menu features pizza, burgers and dogs,
chicken fingers, and many other home-cooked specialties for kids and adults! Steaks, ribs, grilled fish, roasted
chicken and salads are featured daily.