Welcome to the Connection Magazines Holiday Issue! We have all shown great resiliency in 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!
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Local artist, Rita Koch, adorns our front cover with an oil on wood entitled, ”Ruff Life”. Rita likes exploring new mediums – it’s part of her artistic process. Each one manifests in its own individual techniques and style. She states, “My inspiration for “Ruff Life” came while on a road rally in Watkins Glen, NY. While riding through town after the rally we stopped in a British Pub and spotted this bespeckled pooch waiting coolly on this bench while his master enjoyed a pint nearby. I just love animals with attitude and this guy certainly had ’tude’ to spare.” Please read Rita’s impressive bio on page 8.
WINNER WINNER!
Our Warren-Watchung “Spot the Fake Ad” winner is Jan Albrecht of Stirling. Jan won a gift from Blo Blow Dry Bar.
* 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/
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We truly do CONNECT you to your communities
Please have a safe and joyous Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
Robin Fand, Publisher