Collingswood Living

The location? Secret. The after party? Even more secret. The people? Strangers — for now. 🍷

Collingswood Living Dinner Club | This Wednesday | 6:30PM

We don’t do ordinary nights out. We do the kind you talk about for weeks.

Seats are almost gone. Grab yours

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⏰ LAST CHANCE — today is your final opportunity to take the quiz and grab your spot at THIS THURSDAY’S dinner party! 🍽️✨

Here’s the deal: an unknown restaurant in Collinswood. Unknown new friends. An unknown after party. 👀

Yes. ALL of it is a surprise.

And before you ask — the last one?? An absolute BLAST.

This is your chance to:

🍷 Meet your neighbors & make new friends
🏡 Support an amazing local Collinswood business
🎉 Show up, let loose, and have FUN

The stakes? Basically zero. The only assignment is to have a good time. It’s completely casual — just bring yourself and your best energy.

Don’t be the one scrolling your phone Thursday night wondering where everyone is. 👇

HIT THE LINK in BIO and take the quiz before it closes TODAY! 🔗

🌿🏡 Peek behind the hedges and inside some of Collingswood’s most charming homes! The beloved Home & Garden Tour returns on Saturday, June 27 from 11AM–5PM, offering a self-guided stroll through beautiful homes, blooming gardens, and all the neighborhood inspiration you could want. 🌸✨

From cozy bungalows to grand Victorians, every stop tells a story—and the best part? It’s all powered by that special neighbor-to-neighbor spirit that makes Collingswood such a wonderful place to call home. 💚

Thinking about showing off your garden or historic home? Host homes and volunteers are still needed! Plus, proceeds go right back into the community through beautification projects, events, and educational programming. 🌼

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Grab yours at tinyurl.com/2026HGTour with early bird pricing at $25 through June 26 ($30 day-of). Day-of tickets can also be purchased at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Haddon Avenue, the event’s central hub for the day.
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🏡 What if the secret to finding the perfect home… isn’t square footage or granite countertops? 👀

After nearly eight years in real estate, Liz Mason of Compass RE says the most important skill an agent can have isn’t negotiating or marketing—it’s listening.

From understanding why buyers are moving to noticing the little comments during showings (“That yard is a lot to maintain” or “I can already picture us hosting here”), listening helps uncover what “home” really means for each person. 🏡✨

For sellers, it’s just as important. The memories, routines, and emotions tied to a home matter—and understanding those details can make the process feel a lot more personal (and a lot less stressful).

Because at the end of the day, real estate isn’t just about contracts or curb appeal—it’s about people navigating big life moments.

💬 Thinking about buying or selling? Maybe the first step isn’t having all the answers… maybe it’s finding someone who listens.

A big thank you to Liz Mason, Compass RE, for being one of our expert contributors this month and sharing her thoughtful perspective with the Collingswood Living community! ❤️

📖 Want the full scoop? Check out this month’s issue of Collingswood Living to read Liz’s full article—and while you’re flipping through, don’t miss all the other fun stories, local spotlights, and community reads we packed into this month’s issue. Trust us, it’s a good one. 😉
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🍽️ Miss our last dinner club??

Don’t let it happen again!

Join us Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM for our next Collingswood surprise dinner — and this one is going to be 🔥

Here’s the deal: the restaurant is revealed day of, AND we’ve got a secret after-party location up our sleeve 👀

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to meet your neighbors, support a local Collingswood restaurant, and make some new friends along the way. 🥂

This is community the way it’s meant to be — good food, good people, good vibes.

👉 Take the quick quiz to grab your spot:
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The Link is also in our BIO! Seeyou There 😎

📖✨ Have you checked out this month’s issue of Collingswood Living yet?! Because trust us… there are SO many good reads inside 👀

One standout this month? A timely and insightful piece from our expert contributor, Rachel Allison of Haddonfield Financial Planning, breaking down how to stay focused when the market feels like a rollercoaster 🎢💸

With headlines constantly buzzing about interest rates, market swings, and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to get caught up in the noise. Rachel reminds us that for long-term investors, ups and downs are all part of the journey — and staying patient through short-term volatility can make a meaningful difference over time.

A huge THANK YOU to Rachel Allison of Haddonfield Financial Planning for sharing your expertise with our readers this month! 👏

Now we want to hear from YOU ⬇️

Have you checked out this month’s issue yet? What’s been your favorite story or feature so far? 📚✨
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👗✨ WAIT… your overflowing closet could actually become someone else’s favorite find?! 👀♻️

Say hello to The Garb Collection, Collingswood’s newest shopping obsession that’s giving clothes a second chance — and making sustainable fashion seriously fun! 🛍️💚

Located in a beautifully restored historic space on Haddon Avenue, this isn’t your average consignment shop. Instead of hoping a store accepts your clothes, YOU rent your own rack, set your own prices, and let The Garb Collection team do the selling for you. 🙌 No awkward meetups. No endless online listings. No stress.

Owner Caitlin Quirk was inspired after a trip to Iceland where sustainable shopping and resale culture thrive — and now she’s bringing that same eco-friendly magic to Collingswood! ✨ Even cooler? Unsold items can be donated to the store’s $2 rack, with proceeds helping install local compost systems 🌱

Whether you’re ready to clean out your closet, score amazing finds, or shop more sustainably, The Garb Collection is officially OPEN and ready to welcome the neighborhood! 🎉👚👖

📍823 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood

💥 Read the FULL feature in this month’s issue of Collingswood Living — trust us, this one will make you want to clean out your closet ASAP! 😉
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✨ From broken pieces to something beautiful… Collingswood just did it again!

What started as a simple idea inside Collingswood High School has turned into a breathtaking mosaic mural filled with love, memories, and community spirit. Created in honor of beloved educators, Lisa Winkler and Joe Lerch, this piece is more than art—it’s a living tribute made up of hundreds of hands, stories, and moments.

From student-painted tiles to late nights shaping clay at the kitchen table, to dodgeball fundraisers and alumni support—this project brought everyone together. And the best part? It’s still growing💛

Mark your calendar for May 20 and see it for yourself at the official unveiling during the school’s art show—you’re invited!

Because in Collingswood, even the smallest pieces can come together to create something unforgettable.
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✨ We’re so excited to reveal the brand new May cover of Collingswood Living!

keep your eyes on your mailbox for the incredible Kevin Carey issue 👀

you won’t want to miss this one!

This issue is packed with the heart of our community — from inspiring local stories to spotlighting amazing small businesses and can’t-miss events happening all around town. 🌿

your May issue should be delivered any day now and We can’t wait for you to dive in. 💌

✍️: Laura Stark
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🔥 Your backyard is calling… why let it go to waste this season? 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to another one of our expert contributors this month, Dave Rettinger Jr., Owner of Rettinger Fireplace Systems, for sharing expert insight on how to transform your outdoor space into the ultimate hub for cooking, fire, and connection. 🏡✨

After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, many South Jersey homeowners are ready for sunshine, fresh air, and time spent with family and friends. Dave explains how features like outdoor fireplaces and fire pits create the perfect cozy gathering spot for roasting marshmallows with the kids, relaxing after dinner, or enjoying a glass of wine with friends on cool evenings. 🔥🍷

He also highlights how today’s outdoor kitchens go far beyond the grill—with built-in cooking areas, prep space, refrigeration, pizza ovens, and seating that keeps everyone together while the meal is being made. 🍕🍔

The best part? Every backyard can be customized to fit the way your family lives—whether that means hosting the neighborhood, creating a peaceful retreat, or building the perfect entertainment space.

Be sure to read the full article in our April issue of Collingswood Living! 📖

And tell us… are YOU ready for the May issue? It’ll be here in just a few short days! 🎉
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