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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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Thinking About an All-Girls Private School? Check This Out.

Is an all-girls upper school right for your child? Here’s your chance to explore the idea and learn more about an all-girls school experience. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is having their Upper School Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2019 and Saturday, November 16 at their beautiful 11-acre campus in Summit, New Jersey. During the open house, parents and students […]

We’re Sneaking Out to the Movies While the Kids Are at School!

What could be better than escaping to the movies with your besties–without kids!? The Matinee Club is a monthly, morning movie series that has been bringing moms (and some dads!) to the movies since 2006.  Movies run from October to May and shows start at 11:30am. The club includes 8 movies (one a month) for $89. Or try it once and pay a […]

Taylor Aguilar’s 4th Annual OKTOBERFEST

Saturday, October 12, 2019  •  1 PM – 5 PM Grab some friends for the 4th Annual OKTOBERFEST in its new location in Glen Rock and enjoy a live band, beer, delicious German fare and fun kids’ activities like pumpkin decorating, face painting, and donuts on a string (a kid favorite)! This event may be the BEST deal […]

How to Celebrate Oktoberfest at Home

Having a Oktoberfest party? Here are a few ideas to get your ready. Setting Up Set out long tables and create a beer garden in your backyard. String twinkle lights overhead, hang wreaths and streamers in blue and white, the colors of the flag of the state of Bavaria. For centerpieces, fill beer steins with fresh blue and […]

Celebrating Ridgewood: A Champagne Toast and Farm-to-Table Snacks

Wednesday, October 2nd •  12pm To commemorate the 125th Anniversary of The Village of Ridgewood, and to honor the 108th Anniversary of the iconic book The Secret Garden, Lynn Needle, founder and Artistic Director of Art of Motion Dance Theatre, takes Ridgewood residents on a very special Art, Architecture and Nature Tour. Meander through one of Ridgewood’s […]

Love Art? Share It With Ridgewood Kids!

TIC TOC THEATRE & ART is a volunteer organization created to provide fine and performing arts experiences to students through our classroom Art Docent Program and Sunday Afternoon Children’s Theatre Series. Established in 1960, they currently have 17 member schools in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Fairlawn, and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. As an Art Docent volunteer, volunteers have the opportunity to […]

12 Recipes to Make With your Apples

Apple picking season is in full swing. I don’t know about you but I never know what to do with all the apples. You can only make so many apple pies. Here is a list of fun recipes to help you use up all those apples. Warm Brie & Apples on Toasty Bread One of […]

Tequila Sunrise

This drink makes us feel like we’re in the Caribbean with its bright striations of color. Serve it unmixed to keep the bright layered color. 1 1⁄2 oz tequila 4 oz orange juice 3/4 oz grenadine cherry for garnish Add the tequila and then the orange juice to a chilled highball glass. Float the grenadine on top and garnish with […]

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