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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 Order Thanksgiving Pies…AND Benefit RHS Swim Team!

The RHS Swim Team is selling delicious fresh baked 10” pies from Country Gardens.  Save yourself a little time during the busy holiday week and order a few  for Thanksgiving. The pies can also be frozen for up to four months. Or consider donating a pie that will be included in the fixings for Thanksgiving dinners distributed […]

Ridgewood Trunk & Treat

  On Bullying: Hear Mallory’s Story Ridgewood’s Trunk or Treat 15+ Spooky, Yummy Halloween Treats Where to Buy Thanksgiving Pies in Ridgewood

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cookies

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips * About 24 Reese mini peanut butter cups candy eyeballs o Directions Heat oven to […]

The Bag to Keep You Completely Organized

I was out bag shopping and came across one of the smartest bags I’ve ever seen: Dagne Dover’s Signature Midi Coated Canvas Tote. From the outside, it just looks like a beautiful, sleek bag, but this mama has a place for everything: your water bottle, laptop, keys, phone, pens. And the surface is wipeable! It has an […]

15+ Spooky, Fun Halloween Treats

Here are some of our favorite treats for Halloween–some of them are even healthy to balance to heavy sugar intake! 1. Mini Caramel Apples Your kids will love eating fruit when you make these caramel- and candy-dipped mini apples. They’re bite-sized and fun to make. It is so easy that 2 of our teen contributors made them all […]

Pizza, Pints & Wine Too Fundraiser

November 1  •   7:30pm Come out enjoy some Pizza and Pints while raising some dough to show your support Girls Lacrosse Team on November 1 at 7:30. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased by Oct 23. Pizza provided by Pizza Vita Food Truck. For more information or to reserve a ticket, contact Sandy Pires: 203-667-0591. Event takes place […]

Halloween Pumpkin Cheese Dip

Here’s a fun way to serve your favorite cheese dip on Halloween. While you’re carving away your jack o’lanterns, hollow out one more and fill it with cheese dip. Cut Halloween shapes like bats or pumpkins into bread and toast. Or simply serve with french baguettes, tortilla chips or corn chips. Two of our favorite dips […]

Ridgewood’s Haunted Halloween Harvest

Saturday, October 26, 2019 (rain date Sunday October 27) 11am-2pm presents it’s annual Haunted Harvest… Come out in costume with the kids for some spooky fun at Van Neste Square including: • Kids’ and pet parade, • Photos with a GOOD Witch • Face painting • Some early trick or treating • Exploring the Hay Maze […]

Where to Walk This Weekend

Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Get outside and take a free guided tours of the Reeves Reed Arboretum Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm through the end of October. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would […]

Drink Pink on Wednesdays in Summit

Drink pink every Wednesday for the month of October at Piattino Neighborhood Bistro and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Rippel Breast Cancer Center in Morristown! Try one of their special cocktails like the Pink Promise 💞made with vanilla stoli, cider, fresh lemon juice, ginger beer, muddled strawberries & garnished with an orange pinwheel. […]