Black Friday, Small Business Saturday Specials in Cranford

After you gobble down some turkey will you be hitting the shops in Downtown Cranford? If so, here are some sales and specials going on throughout downtown.

Several Cranford businesses are registered with American Express. Visit americanexpress.com/shopsmall to register your American Express card and receive $10 back with a purchase of $10 or more at qualifying businesses. 

Augusta Mae is hosting a trunk show on Friday and Saturday featuring Chavez for Charity bracelets that benefit 10 charities. Over 400 bracelets and charms will be on display. View the photos for a look at a few of the bracelets. Also, every $100 or more purchase receives a free tote! Find the shop on Instagram @AugustaMaeBoutique.  Located at 35 Alden Street.

Southside Roast: Friday and Saturday specials include free small latte or cappuccino or 10% off any gift certificate of $15 or more. Plus, free small latte or cappuccino with the purchase of any Southside Roast T-shirt. For Small Business Saturday, SoRo will carry the wares and crafts of Centennial Village talents John Hartnett, Megan Sawyer (Sawyer Sewing) and Polina Zismanova (Po-Zi Designs), as well as SoRo's own whole beans, roasted on 11/27/13 by local NJ roasters. Located at 300 Centennial Avenue.

The Rocking Horse toy store in Cranford will be closing its doors after more than six years in business. The store is offering 25% off everything until items are gone. The store would like to thank its loyal customers throughout the years.

Simply... Art and Framing: Mention this message to receive 20% off all purchases on Saturday. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Atlantic Beach Soap Co. has specially marked ‘Shop Small’ soaps on Saturday for $4 each while supplies last. The shop is offering custom labeled soaps for the holidays (orders need to be placed by the 12th, minimum of 12 bars). Check out some of the hostess gifts! Atlantic Beach is hosting event nights every Thursday through the month of December. Warm Soy Hand Lotions will be offered for free, but book ahead of time at (908) 272-7595. Located at 105 N. Union Avenue.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Alluem Yoga will add three free classes to any gift card or package for 5, 10 or 20 classes. All purchases made on Saturday will be entered to win either a grand prize of one free year of yoga, second prize of one free month of yoga or 3rd Prize of one free day of yoga. Free samples from a soon-to-be Cranford business, Fresh Press Juice Co. The studio is located in the historic Mill.

Periwinkle’s is offering a $10 off a purchase of $50 or more and a free gift valued at $10. The shop is an American Express participant as mentioned above. Those who purchase a Lampe Berger lamp can receive a $20 bottle of fragrance. Find out more by visiting them at 17 N. Union Avenue.

Artemisia is running a holiday special through Dec. 8 where shoppers will receive a Hearts & Ivy handmade ornament with $125 purchase. On Saturday, the store will be serving mulled cider and pastries during the day and wine and pastries in the evening. Artemisia is now open seven days week for the holidays. Located at 17 Eastman Street.

Fire Me Up Studio! Receive a Free ornament (up to $15 value) with any $75 purchase.

Just 4 Pooches: The unique boutique for pet and parent is offering a 10% discount off all products, except food. Located at 8 N. Union Ave.

Caseb Naturals: The Cranford based business, Caseb Naturals, is offering specials through Monday. For Friday, Saturday and Monday, customizable gift sets (1 Brazilian Body Butter-any fragrance & 1 Organic Soap) will be $20 (instead of $22). On Saturday, receive a free gift valued at $20 with minimum $20 purchase. On Monday, use code “cybermonday” to get 20% off your entire order. Visit casebnaturals.com for more.

Once Upon A Gift: The online shop, Once Upon A Gift, launched by a Cranford resident, will be offering 15% off on orders over $50 plus free shipping on small business Saturday and on Cyber Monday.

Island Tans: The salon is offering $1 tanning and $10 spray tans on Friday and Saturday.

The C.A.L.M Approach: Free chair massages and holiday refreshments on Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mrs. Claus will visit Bebe International on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Belladonna’s Yarn Room:  On Friday, Jenny Lichtenwalner from Charlie Thyme will be there from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Holiday food gifts. On Saturday from 1-3 PM, owner Donna’s sister, Nicole, will be displaying her hand made gift boxes and tree ornaments and Alexis from Atelier de Cru will also be on hand with Vintage Inspired Jewelry. 

Are you a local business offering a special this weekend? Email Nicole.bitette@patch.com to be added to the list!

Happy Shopping!

On Friday, we'll feature a video of local business owners telling you why you should shop small!