Welcome to the Connection Magazines’ Holiday Issue! We have all shown great resiliency the past few months, given these trying times. And while our LOCAL business community has had to reinvent their business practices to fit the social distancing protocols, consumers have also modified their shopping practices to support LOCAL stores in a big way.
With the Holidays looking a lot different this year, smaller gatherings and less fuss, we are proud to do our part as Community CONNECTers between consumers and LOCAL businesses. Our multi-channel PRINT, DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA approach makes it easy for our readers and followers to find information about the products and DEALS offered LOCALLY!
As this year comes to a close and we await the NEW YEAR 2021, we encourage our readers to continue to support and make this Holiday season matter! Please be safe and healthy while you celebrate a warm season and good things to come.
SEE OUR HOLIDAY CHEER SECTION
- Buy your holiday gifts locally this year!
- Dine out or order in from Local restaurants!
- Book appointments with Local salons for self care!
Give the gift of feedback this holiday. Leave us a Google review here: Google Review Link for The Connection Magazines
Winner Winner!
Our Bernards-Ridge ‘Spot the Fake Ad’ winner is Scott Hornyak of Basking Ridge. Scott won a gift certificate from Royal Lounge.
Local artist, Francesca Pelaggi, adorns our front cover with a pastel entitled, ”Il Pranzo Still Life”. Francesca considers herself a contemporary realist painter who utilizes techniques from old masters of the late 19 through early 20 centuries. Her current body of work reflects realism as she sees it. She works from life as much as possible, reference photos and refines by using her artistic eye to complete her pieces. She states, “My inspiration for this still life was derived from a warm summer afternoon enjoying life’s simple pleasures.” Please read Francesca’s impressive bio on page 8.
- IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY with your cooking prowess. Print out easy to use, tried and tested RECIPES from our ONLINE RECIPE BOOK. theconnectionsnj.com/category/recipes/
- COUPONS ON THE GO! Have LOCAL coupons handy exactly when you need them. Check our ‘DEALS & STEALS page. Make it a favorite on your phone and access it readily. theconnectionsnj.com/deals-steals/
- Join the die-hard fans of our ‘SPOT THE FAKE’ ad contest – look for the fake ad in any of our three magazines and submit it to connectionsnj@gmail.com or play online. theconnectionsnj.com/spot-the-fake/
- Find articles on Health & Wellness, Senior Living, Cutting-Edge Medical Technology, Family Law, Travel & more on our BLOG. Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. theconnectionsnj.com/latest-news/
Don’t forget to FOLLOW our social media handles. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities’ @connectionmag.
Please have a safe and joyous Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
Robin Fand, Publisher