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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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Where to Feel Like a Kid in NYC This Weekend!

Through Feb 1, 2020 Take a ride on one of twelve illuminated seesaws line the street on Broadway, between 37th and 38th streets. The playground-inspired pieces are the latest installation in the Garment District Alliance’s yearlong public art program. The seesaws were installed on Jan. 6 and will stay up until Feb. 1. As you ride them, the seesaws glow from their LED lights […]

Learn Something New & Exciting This Winter

Looking for something different to do? Grab a friend and try an art class at Visual Arts Center of NJ. Classes range from Jewelry Making or Art Journaling to more art intense classes like Portrait Painting and Drawing in Perspective. This is a chance to deepen your techniques or explore new mediums in a one- or two-day workshops and 5-week […]

5 Foods You Shouldn’t Eat…When You’re Sick!

Feed a cold, starve a fever. Or, is it, feed a fever, starve a cold? I can never remember, so I usually just go with my taste buds and feed both. But, what should you be eating when you are sick? Chicken soup would be the top hit if I surveyed a bunch of people. Toast or […]

Have Mascara Wands? Donate Them.

Have mascara wands? Donate your mascara wands for Wands for Wildlife® to benefit the animals at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge. Old mascara wands are used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur and feathers of wild animals. They work well because the bristles are close together. ​ They also have a Wishlist of food and supplies for the care and treatment of […]

Why Parents (& Kids) Love This Camp

Choosing the right camp can be overwhelming. We thought we’d take the time to share some of things that that make Camp Riverbend special. Even though the camp is only about 35 minutes from New York City, it feels world’s away, a perfect place for a kid to unplug and explore.  Here’s what parents (and kids) will […]

Treat Yourself to a Suessical Sundae at Scoops!

Get in on the excitement for the Chatham Middle School production of Seussical and visit Scoops Creamery on Main St. for a Seussical Sundae complete with vanilla ice cream, Oreos and Swedish fishreated especially for the musical! See more detials about Suessical the Musical Scoops The Chatham Creamery, 228 Main Street, Chatham Why Kobe’s Death Hit Me Hard […]

Seussical Jr. is Opening This Week!

Thursday, January 30th at 6 pm  •  Friday, January 31st at 7 pm  •  Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm. Attention Chatham families, Seussical Jr. is opening this week! Come out for some family fun and support our CMS all school musical. Show takes place at The Chatham Performing Arts Center at Chatham High School,255 Lafayette Ave, […]

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Ramsey

  Bring the family to celebrate the Lunar New Year  on Saturday, February 8 from 1 – 4pm at the Ramsey Free Public Library. From 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, enjoy Chinese & Korean Performances.  From 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, children and parents can create Lunar-inspired arts and crafts while enjoying refreshments. The event is free and open […]

How to Lose Weight Eating the Foods You Love

Tuesday, February 25, 2020  •  7:00pm – 8:30pm Is it possible to lose weight eating the things you love? Allison Jackson, owner of Allison Jackson fitness, says “yes” and is here to show you how. Attend her workshop at the Ramsey Public Library and learn how to create an eating plan that will help you […]

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