UNWRAP THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON!
It is the season to give thanks, count our blessings and share this magical time with our family and friends. It’s the season to reflect on memories and create new ones. It’s the season to celebrate and embrace the spirit of giving that defines this time of year!
Welcome to the Showcase Magazine’s holiday issue! Within these pages, we invite you to unwrap the magic of the season, highlighted by our stunning “Rockefeller Christmas” cover art by talented artist Lana Leonteva. Dive into the best of LOCAL and discover everything our community has to offer.
Within every issue we encourage you to support our LOCAL merchants and professionals featured. Our popular “DINING, SHOPPING & SPECIAL EVENTS” section serves as your ultimate “Holiday Celebration Guide,” perfect for upholding cherished family traditions or creating new ones, gift giving and gatherings around the table. And don’t forget--gift cards from these retailers and restaurants make fantastic stocking stuffers!
This issue also Showcases plenty of family-friendly holiday activities, including the Family Fun Holiday Calendar, The Warren Holiday Festival, The Berkeley Heights Winter Walk, Hoboken Happenings, On the Record in NYC, Simply Entertaining and our Community Calendar of Events.
Don’t miss our Holiday Word Find contest on page 14, for a chance to win a $575 prize package from Ace Aesthetics in Warren, Audio Video Technologies, iTProSERV Solutions and Turf n Surf in Warren. Plus, if you have an adorable baby or toddler, check out page 8 for details on our Cutie Pie award contest – we love seeing your precious photos!
We’re excited to Showcase three LOCAL businesses in this issue: Neelam Indian Restaurant, Primrose & Poppy Children’s Boutique and Riverside Oral Surgery, each with inspiring success stories. In addition, don’t miss this issue’s “WOMEN IN BUSINESS” column featuring Kreations by Anne. Following this column in future issues will provide valuable insights into the remarkable achievements of the hard-working women in our community.
The Showcase Magazine continues to highlight three organizations in our “Giving Back” column. This holiday season let’s remember to open our hearts to those in need. This year, we proudly donated to the Plainfield Salvation Army on behalf of our loyal clients and readers. For a full list of organizations that we have helped to support, please visit our website at www.theshowcasemagazine.net.
As we celebrate our 28th year of publication as the OG magazine of our community, we look forward to continuing to bring you interesting LOCAL content. The Showcase Magazine remains committed to uplifting LOCALmerchants by providing an affordable platform for print and digital advertising. Please follow us on all our social media platforms.
As we look ahead to 2025, Patti and I wish you and your families peace and blessings, and a holiday season filled with warmth, laughter and joy. Here’s to a bright, successful and sparkling healthy New Year!
Remember to SHOP SMART & SHOP LOCAL! Your support is more than a transaction; it’s a vital contribution to the growth and prosperity of our community.
BE WELL, BE SAFE, BE KIND
Nina & Patti
