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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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25+ Things to Do on a Snowy Day

Ok, so it’s March and we thought we were in the clear but here are with another snow day. So much for getting anything acommplished! Here are 25 things you can do–with or without the kids–today. 1. Get Unplugged! Pull out one of the dozens of games gathering dust in your closet. 2. Plan your Next […]

Madison, NJ Named Best Community for Music Education

The Madison Visual and Performing Arts Department is proud to announce that once again Madison has been named a national “Best Community for Music Education.” This is the fourth consecutive year Madison has received this distinction. Out of 14,000 eligible districts, we join 583 districts across the country in receiving the prestigious award in 2018. […]

Celebrating MLK with Children

Monday, January 21 •  12:00-5:00pm Join us as we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and help fulfill his dream of building a “beloved community” while passing on his message of freedom and equality to future generations. Click for tickets and more info. Activities include: • Premier Dance Theatre Live […]

Something Irresistibly Sweet Has Arrived in Ridgewood

The Authentic French Bakery, Pierre & Michel opened in Ridgewood this month. The original bakery is in Elmwood Park. Their chef graduated from the french pastry school Ecole de Boulangerie et Patisserie in Paris and has trained in creating all kinds of pastries, petit gateau, chocolates, artisanal breads, and other specialties. Now, after many years of working in France and continuing in his fathers footsteps as […]

Free-Range, Pasture-Raised Burgers are Coming to Westfield!

If you haven’t tried Bareburger before, you’re in for a treat. The upscale burger joint is coming to Westfield with a full bar in tow. Their free-range, pasture-raised burgers are mouthwatering. And if you’re not a meat eater, surprisingly, their menu is one third vegetarian! If you’ve ever visited their other locations you know that heir meatless burger is out […]

NJ Women’s March: Saturday, January 19

Sat, January 19, 2019  •  11am – 1pm Back in 2017, women who were unable to make the trip from NJ to DC for the first Women’s March, were fortunate to have their own march to participate in right here in NJ. The first NJ Women’s March took place in Trenton and attracted about 7,500 people. Last year, about 15,000 […]

Westfield Business Owner with a Big Heart Keeps Giving Back

We’ve run a several articles about national businesses that give back. But it feels even better when it’s local. Outta Hand pizzeria owner Burim Regjaj felt moved by the thought of federal employees’ families affected by the government shutdown who are starting to feel the strain of living without paychecks. So he decided he would do his […]

Ladies’ Night Out Making Mozzarella in Westfield

Mondays night at 7pm Here’s something a little different to do for a fun ladies’ night out right here in Westfield. Grab a friend and spend the evening sipping wine, snacking on cheese, and learning to make fresh mozzarella from the experts at Vine Ripe Market! You’ll learn the step by step process that goes […]

American Girl Live

SAT JAN 19, 2019 @ 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM If you have a child who goes gaga for American Girl dolls, they’ll love American Girl Live, a stage production produced by Mills Entertainment, that is inspired by American Girl’s most iconic characters and their stories. The show features all-original songs as it tells the tales of bravery and friendship. […]

Don’t Miss These Meaningful MLK Events in Town

Friday, Jan. 18  • 7:00-9:30pm Reel Voices Film Festival: “King in the Wilderness” Ridgewood Public Library King in the Wilderness chronicles the final chapters of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, revealing a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Call 201-670-5600 to register. (2018; US; TV-14; 1hr52min) Speaker Guest […]

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