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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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Sweet & Tart Blood Orange Margarita

Our staff loves blood orange margaritas for their perfect blend of tart and sweet and their bold, beautiful red color. Ingredients 2/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup silver tequila 1/2 cup Cointreau 2 cups fresh blood orange juice (from about 6 blood oranges) For the rim: Coarse Kosher salt 1/2 a lime for moistening the glass rim Ice cubes mint optional […]

Free: Spring Fun at the Zoo

Saturday, April 13 • 11 AM – 3 PM Families are invited to the Bergen County Zoo for a free event on Saturday, April 13. Kids will enjoy crafts and activities, as well as listening to animal stories with live animals. Costumed characters will be available for pictures (bring your own camera). Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ

Stuff for Kids: Touch-a-Truck

Sunday, April 7  •  1 PM – 2:30 PM Your little ones will love this event! Bring them to Touch-a-Truck where they can sit in a fire truck; tour the police station and climb into an ambulance! All are welcome at this fun, FREE community event. Rain or shine! 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock, NJ

How to Save $$$ at Kings

I am at Kings nearly EVERY day so I was thrilled when I happened upon these 12 coupons in the Ridgewood calendar. It’s easy to miss so I thought Id share it here. You can find a $10 off coupon at the bottom of every page. Share your event or fundraiser with our Tips’ readers. […]

No-Cook Fundrasier for the 12U Maroons Today: Order Puzo’s

Wednesday, April 3, the Ridgewood 12U Travel Baseball team is teaming up with Puzo’s for a fundraiser that will help their team participate in the Cooperstown Tournament in July. A portion of your Puzo’s order will be donated when you mention the 12U team. PUZO’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, 16 W. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, 201-445-3332 Find out how […]

Learning to Ride Ponies in Ridgewood

Living in Ridgewood, we encounter many animals: raccoons, rabbits, occasionally a bear (gulp.) But come every April, sweet, gentle ponies are come to town. The Pony Share program is one of my favorite activities offered by Ridgewood Rec. My daughter has done it for several years and just fell in love with all the ponies. It’s is truly is special […]

Easter Dinner in Summit

Easter Sunday, April 21st,  11:00am – 4:00pm Don’t feel like cooking on Easter? Take the day off. Summit House is offering a prix-fixe menu prepared especially for the occasion. The menu includes family-style starters, desserts and choice of main dish. Adults $65.00, children $35.00. For reservations, go to Summit House. New Openings in Summit Our All-Time Favorite Get-Aways […]

Stem Camp for Preschoolers

July 8th – July 12th  •  9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Have a curious kid who has a knack for math and science? West Side Nursery School is hosting HOT STEM camp for children 4 to 6 years of age. The camp is a hands-on and interactive week of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. With STEM, children use Higher Order […]

The Nature of Boys

MONDAY, APRIL 8 The Wellbeing Speaker Series presents Dr. Michael G. Thompson, bestselling author of Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, Best Friends, Worst Enemies, and more.  Dr. Thompson will be joining the district for a full day of events including two parent presentations (one in the daytime and one in the evening), a program for […]

Day Trip: Long Valley’s Clydesdales, Creameries & Brews

Read: 10 Day Trips to Make This Summer Now that the weather is warming up, here’s a fun way to get outside on the weekend with the family or a group of friends. Head to beautiful Long Valley, NJ. Start with a wagon ride pulled by Clydesdale horses at Willow Grove Farm. The ride goes along the […]

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