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Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."

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Couples Date Night: Making Valentines

Friday, February 7   •   7:00 – 9:30pm Let your Valentine know how special they are by creating your own personal, handmade cards! Bring your sweetheart and make it a date night, or bring a friend and make it a Galentine’s night to the Art Center. It will guarantee that this year, your valentine is from the heart! […]

Learn Art Journaling from a Pro

Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, art journaling is an innovative way to unleash your creativity. Journaling helps define what you want to accomplish with your art by exploring the connection between words and images, helping you gain confidence in your ability to be creative. Instructor Heidi Sussman is a photographer and mixed […]

How to Keep the Kids Entertained on Presidents Day

Monday, February 17 Looking to get your child’s creative juices flowing on their day off? Sign them up for a morning of art. Visual Arts Center of NJ is hosting workshops for kids and tweens ages 5–8 and 9–12 on Presidents’ Day, February 17. Kid artists will make star-inspired mixed media masterpieces using drawing, collage, and painting techniques. Tween […]

Over-the-Top Pancakes & Shakes

My kids love and beg to go to Black Tap in the city. It’s on my list of “Places Kids Love & Parents Hate.” There’s nothing like spening $40 on parking to wait in 30 minute lines to spend $18 on a burger and $18 on a shake which will be photographed more than eaten. There’s no need to travel to the city to give […]

Carrie’s Cocktail: The Cosmo

I can’t think of a Cosmo without thinking of the Carrie and her besties sitting at the bar in “Sex and the City.” And although the cosmo has passsed it prime a bit from what it was in the 90s, when I do think to order one, I’m always enjoy it and think to myself that I should order it more […]

Where to Treat Yourself to Instagram-Worthy Milkshakes

My kids love and beg to go to Black Tap in the city. It’s on my list of “Places Kids Love & Parents Hate.” There’s nothing like spening $40 on parking to wait in 30 minute lines to spend $18 on a burger and $18 on a shake which will be photographed more than eaten. There’s no need to travel […]

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Have You Ever Done This?!

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Restaurant Week is Here…with 13 New Restaurants on the List!

Hudson Restaurant Week January 27 – February 7, 2020 Hudson’s Restaurant Week is a great excuse to live outside of your comfort zone and let your tastebuds explore a new restaurant in a new town!  Historically, this time of year is a slow for restaurants so this encourages folks to get out and dine! Select restaurants […]

13 Fun (& Somewhat Crazy) Things You Can Only Do in the Winter!

You don’t need to hole upside just because it’s winter! There are plently of things to do where you can enjoy the outdoors…and maybe even feel like a kid again! 1. Ride the Light-Up Seesaws on Broadway Thru Feb 1 2. Ice Bumper Cars: Ride, Bump & Spin on Ice 3. Learn to Snowkite at […]

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