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Meet local pet Drayko, a chill Bearded Dragon who loves to spend his days sunbathing in the window and shoulder perching

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Pam, Rob, Ryan, Kasey & Aiden Type of Breed Bearded Dragon PET’S NAME Drayko MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 3 Where/why did you get your pet? We got Drayko at our local Pet Supplies Plus store in Garwood. At the time, he was a tiny little “fit in the palm of your hand” size pet. Only a couple inches long. It was a birthday gift for our youngest son Aiden who really wanted a bearded dragon. Anything special or unusual about your pet? He is just a calm and super chill reptile, usually loves to just hang and loves to sit in the window in the sun. I can leave him on a...

Resolve to Keep Being You

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Tage Mehta The fireworks go off, the ball drops and the glasses clink. On New Year’s Eve, we celebrate the year completed and make goals for the year to come. New Year’s resolutions often focus on the aspect of ourselves we want to change — what we don’t like about ourselves. Some of the most common goals concern diet, exercise and bad habits. While goal setting and self-improvement are important, this year I’m going to add another category of resolutions to my own list: what I like and what I want to continue. I think there’s value in writing down our positive habits and reaffirming our...

Westfield Memorial Library helps celebrate all that January honors

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local library, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

By Roz Giuditta, Marketing and Outreach Manager January has always been known as a time of new beginnings, but it’s also a month that celebrates other important events and anniversaries. For example, January is International Creativity Month, established to remind individuals and organizations around the globe to capitalize on the power of creativity and innovation, now so vital for personal and business success in a time of constant change. A search of the library catalog, simply using the word “creativity,” yields hundreds of titles in book, ebook and even audiobook format. And if you’re looking...

Resilience on the Field: A Memorable Season for Blue Devils Field Hockey

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

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For local mom Cathy Pedrayes, bringing awareness to child safety and cybersecurity is her passion

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Mom, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Cathy Pedrayes Job Title: Influencer/ Content Creator Contact Info: @CathyPedrayes on TikTok, IG & YT. @CathyPedrayesEspanol for Spanish. How long have you lived here and what brought you to town? We moved from NYC at the start of the pandemic although the timing was coincidence, we had been looking in the area for months and just happened to buy right as things started getting hectic. We knew we would end up in this area because we already had a lot of friends and family in the area. What are your favorite family activities? Summer sports games with the kids, particularly the ones...

The community joins together to spread kindness in honor of Hailey Merolle

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Organization: Hailey’s Day of Kindness Contact Information: Tara Martinetti – 551-404-4785 What is Hailey’s Day of Kindness? Hailey’s Day of Kindness was a day started in honor and memory of my niece Hailey Merolle. Her parents, Jillian and Ryan Merolle started this day to celebrate her birthday and the anniversary of her passing. Each year they ask their friends and family to perform acts of kindness and share on social media with the hashtag #haileysdayofkindness so they can follow along. I decided that maybe if I could provide refreshments and a place to gather as my act...

Seek Answers to These Five Basic Life Insurance Questions

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Financial advice, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. While it can be an emotionally difficult topic to contemplate, life insurance provides a degree of protection for loved ones in the event of a death. Most adults who have dependents who rely on them should have life insurance coverage. The challenge is determining what amount of coverage is right for you. If you already have life insurance in place, is it sufficient to meet your family’s unique needs? Here are five questions you can ask yourself to help assess the types and levels of life insurance you should have in place...

The Dr. is in! January Issue – Mental Wellness Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 1, 2024. Posted in Local Health, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

January is identified as Mental Wellness Month. There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to take stock of your mental health and learn new ways to improve your overall well-being. by JAmIE SCARNATY, LSW Licensed Psychotherapist To inspire healthier communities through compassionate, evidence-based mental health treatment; science-driven education; and trusted, accessible resources. Lukin Center Driven by Science. Led by Compassion What Is mental wellness? Mental wellness refers to a state of emotional, psychological and social well-being where individuals feel a sense of purpose,...

AV Luxury Design Brings You “One Touch” Smart Home

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 31, 2023. Posted in Local Business Profile, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Your Name: Abiola Amusan Company name: AV Luxury Design Your position: Principal Phone number: 646-201-3841 Email: abiola@avluxurydesign.com Social Media: instagram – avluxurydesign website: avluxurydesign.com Congrats on your business and also on the way to becoming a new dad! Tell us a little bit about your family. Thank you! This is indeed an exhilarating phase in our lives, filled with both personal joy and professional growth. My wife and I first crossed paths over a decade ago at our previous job, where we quickly developed a close friendship. On my...

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