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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 Favorite Recipes for Easter Dinner

We have everything you need to plan your Easter Dinner. Make your table festive with these Easter Centerpieces.  • • • • • • • • • A P P E T I Z E R S  • • • • • • • • • Start with Baked Brie with Herbed Artichokes. Deviled Eggs Cured Salmon […]

Colorful Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Here’s a super easy way to add some color to your plate. READ: Why Carrots are So Good for You

What’s for Easter Dinner?

We have everything you need to plan your Easter dinner.

In Case You Missed It: Photos from RHS Art Event

Also read New Ridgewood Openings: Going Vegan! In case you missed it, Ridgewood High School students Sophia Swanson and Jack Shigeta hosted Sublime 2019, their 6th ARTBeat event, on Sunday, March 31 at the Ridgewood High School Campus Center. Ridgewood High School students in grades 9 through 12 submitted artworks for display in  Sublime’s gallery space giving Ridgewood […]

New Openings: Going Vegan in Ridgewood at Green Fusion

My husband just went vegan–not vegetarian—vegan! This makes dining out a challenge! So thank god for Ridgewood’s newest vegetarian and vegan addition, Green Fusion. The internationally-inspired menu features entrees that the cover the globe from India to Italy like the Indian-inspired Manhattan Masala ($17) made with grilled, marinated tofu served with creamy tomato sauce. Or the Porto Pasta, a penne served with basil pesto and […]

Go Crazy at the Most Colorful Festival in Town!

SATURDAY, APRIL 27  •   12:30 – 3:30PM If you’ve never been to a Holi festival, you are missing out on some fun–and a great instagram moment! The Annual Ridgewood Indian Festival of Colors, otherwise known as Holi, is all about celebrating SPRING! I took my kids went last year and we all loved it. It’s beautiful to […]

Westfield’s House Tour

Saturday, May 11, 2019 Save the date for Westfield’s House Tour to benefit the New Jersey Festival Orchestra.This new crop of homes will surprise and delight even the most devoted tour goers! Tourists will once again be treated to a stylish medley of residences representing a wide range of design sensibilities as well as a […]

Crime Scene Investigation

Thursday, April 18th   •  9:30 am to 4:30 pm For grades 7 to 12 Looking for something interesting for your older kids to do over the spring break? Ridgewood Rec is offering a really cool one-day program for teens who have interest in law enforcement, forensics and other sciences.  Participants will learn general problem-solving skills and see how […]

Having a Staycation? Take a Free Culture Trip to NYC

Museums entry fees can add up quickly! General Admission for the Guggenheim, for example, is $25 for an adult. So here’s a tip. Summit Library cardholders can borrow Museum Passes and get free tickets to several area cultural centers for free. Museum Passes circulate for a period of 3 days. Patrons can make a reservation up to two […]

10 Things to Make with Your Easter Peeps

What to do with all those Easter Peeps?!  Seems like they are everywhere! Here  are just a few tips that may help solve such an issue… 1. For all of you sushi lovers, how about some Peepshi? 2. PeepS’mores 3. Peepsicles 4. Magical Seven Layer Bars made with…peeps. 5. No Bake Peeps Party Cake 6. 4-Ingredient  Peep Sunflower Cake 7. Refreshing […]

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