November 2024 Issue


February 2025 Issue


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Publisher's Showcase

PRACTICE KINDNESS & GROWTH IN 2025

Happy New Year! In 2025, The Showcase Magazine is celebrating 29 years, and we are committed to practicing kindness & growth all through the New Year. We ask you to join with us to grow your relationships, community and build your business. As we focus on our growth, let's not forget the power of kindness in our everyday lives. It's a responsibility we all share in making our journey towards success truly meaningful.

As we continue championing and promoting our LOCAL community, organizations, schools, businesses, and professionals, we remain dedicated to providing quality customer service Showcasing the best of everything LOCAL.

Our “Winter” Showcase Magazine delivers a selection of new and returning advertisers alongside notable columns. Featured on our front cover, perfect for Valentine’s Day, is “Valentine Couple” by artist Karen Tarlton, bringing warmth to your winter days.

Inside this edition, explore our increasingly popular “DINING, SHOPPING & SPECIAL EVENTS”VALENTINE’S DAY section featuring premier LOCAL merchants dedicated to serving you. Discover unique VALENTINE GIFTS at your LOCAL retailers, celebrate the MONTH OF LOVE at LOCAL eateries and secure appointments at your LOCAL salons and spas! Let your LOCAL merchants assist you with your SUPER BOWL SUNDAY plans, home renovations, health, beauty and more.

We’re thrilled to Showcase two LOCAL businesses in this issue and share their inspiring success stories—Café Sapori in Morristown and Flower Designs by Elena in Green Brook. In addition, make sure to read this issue’s Women in Business Showcasing Vicki Sarracino of ANEW Kitchen & Bath Design.

 We invite you to participate in the Winter Word Find contest on page 12 to win a $50.00 gift card from Sab’s Collectibles in Manville. Details for the Cutie Pie Award are on page 10, so please share your adorable baby pics with us! We also continue to Showcase three organizations as part of our philanthropy initiative in every issue.

The Showcase is designed to give LOCAL merchants an affordable way to reach their ideal customers through print and digital ads. Your support, kindness and participation make our business community thrive.

Look at our digital version ON-LINE at www.theshowcasemagazine.net  and please give us a like and a follow and enjoy our social media presence. These platforms enhance advertiser visibility and promote their products. If you're a local business owner, join our growing ONLINE Business Guide by contacting us at wbpa@att.net. Our guide currently features 100+ businesses, with new additions joining every issue!

As we navigate this extreme weather, grab your friends and loved ones and enjoy this warm community we have grown together. We are deeply grateful to our readers and advertisers for your unwavering support over the past 28 years, allowing us to give back to the community, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you.

Patti, The Showcase staff and I wish you and your families Blessings, Peace, Health & Happiness in 2025.

As always, we encourage you to SHOP SMART AND SHOP LOCAL!

BE WELL. BE SAFE. BE KIND.

Nina & Patti

Featured Articles

On The Record In NYC: The Whitby Hotel


February is a wonderful time to enjoy high tea, offering a warm escape from the winter cold. Whether celebrating with a partner, catching up with friends, or taking time for yourself, the Whitby Hotel is an ideal spot. Located in Midtown Manhattan near many iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), it’s the perfect place to enjoy tea, pastries, and savory bites while spending quality time with those who matter most.

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Articles: Giving Back


In the spirit of continually Giving Back, this column Showcases three meaningful organizations and charities that are doing amazing work and would appreciate your donations of time and/or money.

Please remember that generous donations are critical to our neighbors down the street, across the nation and around the world.

The Showcase will feature charities in every issue, hoping one will stand out and become special to you. From all of us at The Showcase Magazine, we wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year 2025!

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Great Getaways: London Calling


In this installment of Great Getaways, I will be showcasing some highly rated destinations to visit in London. In August of 2024, my family and I embarked on an eight-day trip to London, where we stayed at the St James Court A Taj Hotel. The hotel's location, within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and many different restaurants, made our stay stress-free and convenient. The service was top-notch; we were served complimentary breakfast daily, and there were various Indian and American breakfast items to pick from, which were savory and delicious. The convenience of the hotel's location allowed us to explore London with ease, adding to the enjoyment of our trip.

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