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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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Our Picks: The New Ultimate Twister

Also Read: 25+ Favorite, Must-Have Family Games Twister Ultimate I have loved Twister since I was 10 and remember playing it at sleepovers. Now, I have kids and they love it too. But as they have grown and their limbs have gotten longer, we just don’t fit on the mat anymore. As I was shopping this week, I […]

FEED YOUR FACE: Pear, Egg & Farmer’s Cheese.

The best ingredients for face masks are always organic and made with ingredients you can find in your fridge! This mask made with pear and farmers cheese was specially created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of the facial spa, Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood!  Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1/2 a pear 1 egg yolk […]

Iva’s 2 Ingredient, Organic Face Mask for Normal Skin

The best ingredients for face masks are always organic and good enough to eat! This mask with cooling yogurt or farmers cheese was created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood!  Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1 tablespoon of unsweetened greek yogurt or farmers cheese 1tablespoon of honey Directions 1. Remove […]

When Sitting on a Shelf…Isn’t Enough Anymore.

Also Read: Our 25+ Favorite Family Games Remember when your elf was content just sitting on a shelf? Those days are over! We live in a Pinterest perfect work and our elves are not immune! Over these past few years with the elves making our Christmas more stressful — I mean, more magical — they have had some […]

Mulled Wine with Oranges, Cranberries, Cloves, & Cardamom

Also Read: Try One of These Fun Cocktails this Holiday Season Ingredients 1 bottle of red wine 1 cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods 2 star anise 2 slices ginger 2 oranges 2 lemons 1 cup cranberries 1 cup sugar 2 cups apple cider or orange juice honey optional *For a stronger version, you could add a cup […]

Shop at the GW Holiday Bazaar

Enjoy and afternoon of shopping while supporting local businesses and GW Middle School on Wednesday, December 4 from 4:00-8:00pm for the 1st Annual GW Holiday Shopping Bazaar. Find all your holiday gifts, be entered to win one of 10 amazing door prizes and enjoy live music performed by GW students. Price includes event access and entry for door prizes. All proceeds benefit the […]

Our Christmas Tree is Up!

The tree lighting will be Friday, December 6, 2019. 20+ of our Favorite Festive Cocktails. 25+ Fun Family Games to Play This Season 50 Tried & True Thanksgiving Recipes

10 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about family, but sometimes the kids get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few ways to keep the kids busy so you can get busy in the kitchen and later, sit and enjoy your meal. 1. Get them ready to dress the part. Have tables ready with construction paper, glue and scissors […]

Ridgewood Sharing the Arts Club at RHS presents MAMMA MIA!!!

Sharing the Arts Club at Ridgewood High School presents Fall 2019 MAMMA MIA!!! Performance Tuesday, November 26  •  7:00 pm in the Little Theater @ Ridgewood High School What is Sharing the Arts? Sharing the Arts is a non-profit performing arts program for individuals with mild to moderate developmental delays, including chromosomal abnormalities, Asperger’s, genetic anomalies and […]

10 Books You Should Read with Your Preschooler

Melissa Saunders, Director of West Side Nursery School, shares her favorite books for preschoolers. Reading to or with your child is a special part of the day. While the ritual can provide calm before bedtime, it is always an opportunity to ignite conversation, observation and imagination.  I have tried to include both classics and newer stories on this […]

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