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Business is Good at Home in Short Hills NJ

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Bring business to your home Short Hills NJSmall business owners who also have a home in Short Hills NJ or a Millburn home will be excited about the latest event sponsored by the Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce. Next Tuesday, February 26th the Chamber will meet to bring networking alive in our midtown direct communities with a mixer. Held at the Wells Fargo building located at 51 JFK Parkway, this event which begins at 5:30 p.m. is easy to attend, being so close to your home in Short Hills NJ.

Locally-based musician and author Dom Famularo will be the keynote speaker at the event sharing stories from his life and book, “The Cycle of Empowerment. The cost to attend is only $10 and the building will be packed, so plan to arrive early and reserve your space by registering by phone to 973-379-1198. While this event is being held in Short Hills, all residents and business owners with a home in Short Hills NJ, Millburn, Maplewood, Livingston, West or South Orange, and North Essex are encouraged to attend.

If you are interested in a home in Short Hills NJ or  Millburn, please click here to see recent market stats on Millburn-Short Hills real estate.

Midtown Direct Home Town Fun Awaits

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midtown direct home and spa celebratingValentines Day is nearly here and should you happen to find yourself as a single woman(like me), living in Millburn-Short Hills or any of our midtown direct towns for that matter, I suggest you treat yourself well on this holiday. I know I will! Have some fun taking some time out to experience something new, like reflexology or aromatherapy, or some other treatment you can enjoy close to your midtown direct home.

Choose one or choose them all, make your reservations, and have the time of your life embracing your status, living in a midtown direct home, and being your own Valentine!

If you have a home in Short Hills, a short trip to the Hilton Short Hills eforea spa will have you grinning from ear to ear as you explore a full range of services or a packaged “journey” of experiences. The “essentials” journey delivers instant, noticeable results, while the “escape” journey nourishes your body with organic plants and substances and healing practices. Men can take their own “men’s journey” with the end result of balance and restoration.

You might also want to call Massage Envy on  Morris Turnpike, as they offer a LONG massage (an hour and a half) and Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy to boot, which may very well be a better solution to a sweet treat this Valentines Day than chocolate.

If you live in a Chatham home, you may want to stop by Chatham Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. You’ll find a full range of pleasures, from stone massage and facials to waxing (Did I just call that a pleasure? ugh). And, if you happen to be part of a couple, they do offer special, private sanctuaries just for couples. I must mention that they are offering Valentines Specials, as well, which you can see by clicking here.

Another favorite that I had to list is a bit farther away, in Denville NJ, but the Urban Muse is truly an enchanting place. Called “The Best Day Spa in Morris County” you will find the expected list of traditional spa treatments, even including mudwraps, mixed with holistic offerings of Reiki, Angel Readings, Nutritional/Life Coaching and Intuitive Counseling which may come in handy this Valentines as you, like me, choose to love yourself.

Explore Nature by Your Home in Short Hills NJ

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gardens by your home in Short Hills NJWith summer comes the chance for opportunities to enjoy plenty of outside time and there is plenty to keep you and your family active near your home in Short Hills NJ! Joining teams, golf courses, tennis matches -it is a time when the term “rain-check” is almost laughable. The birds and butterflies come out and flowers are in full bloom. What else does this mean in if you live in Short Hills?

Did someone say Greenwood Gardens? Yes -and it’s right by your home in Short Hills NJ!

Greenwood Gardens, a formerly privately owned landscape, recently turned public, is hosting special garden tours over the summer, starting August 4th at 10 AM and continuing through October. At only $10 for non-members over 12 years old, it’s a real deal, and perfect for the closet naturalist. The historic landscape provides relaxation among the trees and flowers, helping to inspire young minds and renew old ones.

People come to paint, to just think, to escape the urban setting outside the tranquil walls of the gardens, or to just walk around and get a breath of fresh air. Bring your little ones to teach them about nature and the world they live in. Make friends with nature enthusiasts galore! You can’t go wrong with Greenwood Gardens. So grab your sketchbook, pull on your walking shoes, and head out the door for some good old-fashioned natural fun near your home in Short Hills NJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Living in Short Hills and Millburn

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Living in Short Hills and Millburn - Donate!The Millburn-Short Hills community has a full schedule this month, filled with all kinds of activities ranging from blood donations to date-worthy concerts at your local bar and you can find the 411 here! Beyond Fourth of July events, living in Short Hills and Millburn will keep you on your toes with celebrating throughout the month! Come be a part of the fun by your Millburn-Short Hills home and enjoy your month of July jam-packed with fun, family, and friends.

If you’re getting that mid-year feeling most of us tend to get around Independence Day, that guilty, am I doing enough for my country feeling, here’s an idea to put an end to your guilt quickly and easily. Take some time away from your busy life to enjoy the things you usually take for granted and donate some blood! Just down the street from your Short Hills home, at the Millburn-Short Hills library, you can help at the Red Cross blood drive where you can help give the “gift of life” to someone in need. According to the Red Cross, all blood types are at critically low levels, but O positive, O negative, B negative, and A negative are especially in high demand right now. You can donate on July 7th and 14th. Call 1-800-733-2767 or 973-379-4198 to learn more!

As promised, that date-worthy concert is right around the corner is you are looking for a night on the town without traveling far from your home in Short Hills and Millburn! For jazz fans, The Mark Peterson Trio will perform at the Highlawn Pavilion in the Piano Room and Bar area and offer the option of a great-priced $29 prix-fixe, three-course menu, too. The Mark Peterson Trio will play every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the summer. Make your reservations through 973-731-3463 or visit Highlawn’s website.

Freedom Rings For Those Living in Short Hills and Millburn

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Looking for a wonderfully patriotic way to celebrate your Independence Day? Look no further! Near your Millburn-Short Hills home, the festivities are fast approaching, and promise a holiday weekend worthy of celebrating our great nation’s birthday. Come join in the fun of living in Short Hills and Millburn with a weekend full of family, friends, and fun!

You can start your July Fourth bright and early with a touching flag raising ceremony Taylor Park at 9 a.m. It will be followed by the presentation of the Patriot Award presentation, where Millburn-Short Hills Girl Scouts will receive honors for their years of patriotism and service to our ever-grateful community of Millburn-Short Hills.

At 9:30, suit up your bikes and prepare for the infamous trike/bike/stroller parade and the girls’ All Star softball game at 10 a.m. To keep the celebration family-fun and hopping, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Taylor Park, will be transformed into a patriotic festival for the whole family featuring children’s rides, games, ponies, and a Revolutionary War encampment reenacted by the Morgan Rifles in a show that captures the true spirit of living in Short Hills!

7 p.m. is when the party moves closer to Millburn homes, at Millburn High School where you’ll be met with patriotic music performed by Krazy Kat and an expanded schedule of Family Field Games. As a finale, for everyone’s favorite end to their Independence Day (except for maybe your pets)… there will be plenty of FIREWORKS cascading above your Millburn-Short Hills home!

Tickets to this patriotic community event can be purchased before July Fourth at a reduced price of $10, or $12 the day of the festivities. Tickets for the fireworks are separate and cost $5. You can find your tickets at a number of local merchants, including Millburn Deli, Futter’s Shoes, and Anthony Laurence Jewelers, which are all near your Millburn home. They can also be purchased at the town haIl or at the gate. In the event of a rain check, the celebration will take place on July 5th.

Join Millburn-Short Hills this July Fourth to celebrate your liberty and Independence and have a Happy Independence Day wherever you are. I am grateful everyday for the freedoms that allow me and you to have a home in Short Hills and Millburn and live in the U.S.A!

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Understanding the nuances of pricing requires local knowledge that isn't always available to buyers and sellers. This is particularly true in a location like Millburn-Short Hills, Chatham, and Summit.
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