| Art Supplies | Consignment Shops | Pets | Toys |
| Books | Eyewear | Restaurants | Vacation Rentals |
| CDs/DVDs | Business Opportunities |
art supplies
Creative Hands Atelier
14 Kings Rd., Madison, 973-377-3660. Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Art supplies featuring high-quality paints and papers such as Windsor & Newton, Sennelier, Strathmore, and Canson; art books; and creative art gifts. Art gallery, workshops.
books - children's books
Thousands of Wonderful Gently Used Books
908-464-3485, email: marym227@comcast.net. All types of gently used books: fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, children's books, mysteries, romance, self help, art, health and more. Hardcovers and paperbacks. Volume discounts. Paperbacks: 50 cents each, 3 for $1; 20 for $6; 50 for $12; 100 for $20; Hardcovers: $1 each; 3 for $2; 10 for $5; 50 for $20; 100 for $35.
cds - dvds
Lydia Adams Davis & Kathy Byers
800-BUY-MYCD. Kathy 973-975-8559, Lydia 845-534-4543. Award-winning CDs by Lydia Adams Davis and Kathy Byers, singer-songwriters and children's entertainers, are available at www.OneEarthSoGreenAndRound.com and www.
itunes.com. See "Group & School Outreach" for information about their new ecology concert with wild animal puppets, "One Earth So Green and Round."
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.
pets
Aspca.org
Search for adoptable cats and dogs online by entering your zipcode.
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. www.jaconline.org
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 97th 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.
business opportunities
Own Your Own Business
Do you enjoy graphic arts? marketing? journalism? web development? publishing? activities with your family?…AND have an entrepreneurial spirit? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Profitable, established business • Turnkey operation • Tremendous expansion possibilities. For more information, write businessreplynj@gmail.com, include name and phone number.
consignment shops
The Great & Small Shop®
186 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, 908-647-9009. Best brands, value & selection of maternity and kid's clothing since 1992. WE PAY UPFRONT, check website for details! New items every day. Come see what everyone's talking about! Just 3⁄4 mile from Exit 36 off Route 78.
Home Economics Consignment Store
415 Rahway Ave., Westfield, 908-451-6551. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10-3 or by appointment. Consignment shopping at its best! Fine selection of eclectic furniture, house wares, designer bags and clothing; stunningly well priced. Since it is all consignment, the stock rotates frequently so come by often! Like us on Facebook.
Kid to Kid of Green Brook
325 US Highway 22 E, Green Brook. 732-529-5502. Kid to Kid buys and sells the best things kids outgrow. It's easy to earn cash or 20% more in store credit. We also sell 1000s of items under $5. Visit website.
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 photos of sale items on website.
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 Day–Labor Day 6pm-late. 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.