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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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5 Reasons Parents Choose Day Camp Over Sleep-Away

By Miriam Peretsman of Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ. Summer will be here before you know it so now is the time to start thinking about summer camp. But how does a parent go about deciding between sending their child to a day camp or a sleep away camp. So why choose a day camp? 5 Reasons Day Camp […]

Tips for Choosing the Right Camp for Your Kids

Summer camp can be a wonderful experience for a child, helping her learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy a break from the school year. But there are SO many different kinds of camp—how to choose? So we asked Camp Director Miriam Peretsman of Camp Riverbend for some pointers. Also Read: 5 Reasons Parents Choose […]

Get This Early Bird Special for Summer Camp

Calling All Budding Artists!!! Unleash your child’s inner artist with a week of summer camp filled with creativity and fun. Registration is now open for Summer Art Camp at the Visual Arts Center! Sign up by February 18 to take advantage of their early-bird pricing. In addition to their classic Art Camp for Kids, they created a brand […]

Why You Should Say “Yes” to Being on your HSA Board.

I  wrote a piece 2 years ago about why I said “yes” when I was asked to be on the HSA board for our elementary school. Knowing that those calls are going out around now to line up next years victims, I mean, candidates, I thought I’d revisit the topic and explain why I said “yes.” […]

Get Tickets Before They Sell Out for POP! Goes the Gala.

Saturday, April 6, 2019. • 6:30–10:30 PM Get tickets before they sell out for Visual Art Center of NJ’s spring event:  Pop! Goes the Gala. (Last year, the event sold out almost immediately!) This pop-art themed evening will feature a festive cocktail hour, delicious seated dinner, and a silent auction showcasing art created specifically for the event. And celebrity […]

Celebrating the Rocks in My Life for Valentine’s Day: My Besties

Not everyone’s idea of a perfect valentine involves a guy. And at this point, I have as many friends who are divorced as are married. For women, our friends are often “our rocks” more than our husbands or boyfriends. When I’m having a bad day, they see it on my face immediately at 3pm pick up. When […]

Homemade Valentine Template: You Left Your Mark on Me.

You Left Your Mark on Me. This is an easy one. You can print out this Valentine Template on 8.5 x 11″ pink oe red card stock. It will make 3 per page. Use clear packing tape to attach a fun marker. We got ours at Michael’s: 50 for $24. Check out our other easy homemade valentines Something Sweet […]

Will CBD Oil Cure What Ails You?

Get 30% off CBD oil with this  CBD oil is making headlines. THC is the most widely known compound in marijuana, but the plant also contains a compound called cannabidiol (CBD.) It is found in higher concentrations in the hemp plant. Similar to a marijuana plant in its bio-makeup, hemp contains low levels of THC which […]

Go WILD with the Kids at the Safari

UPDATE: This is event is full. But please visit the Camp Riverbend website to see all it has to offer! Saturday, Feb 23  •  10 am – 12 noon:  Go wild at a Safari-themed afternoon at Camp Riverbend. Kids will get some free entertainment playing safari-themed games, creating crafts and cooking up a storm all run by their amazing counselors. This is […]

Get Ready for Super Science Saturday with a Free Workshop

  Need a Science Project for the Science Fair? Here are 20 Crazy, Fun Ideas Our Staff’s Favorite Vacation Getaways FLU 2019: Everything You Need to Know Ridgewood’s Reading Marathon Month What Happens if You Take Too Many Vitamins?   Homemade Remedy for Coughs and Colds

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