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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 Holiday Cookies, Cakes & Treats

Here are some of our TipsFromTown staff’s favorite Holiday Treats. Happy Baking and Happy Holidays from our TipsFromTown Family! 1. Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies. 2. Magic Layer Bars 3. A (Skinny) Magic Layer Bar 4. Holiday Cookie Bars. 5. Chocolate Covered Buckeyes. 6. Tammy’s Creamy, Crunchy Nanaimo Bars 7. Maple Cut-Out Cookies 8. Candy Canes & White Chocolate Peppermint Bark 9. Beth’s Easy […]

How to Find Out if You’re on the Naughty or Nice List

Here’s are a few fun ways to keep kids on their best behavior during the month of December. North Pole Times Put in the child’s name and they will give them a rating with fun notes like “has been pretty good but needs to pick up their room more.” Thanks for the nudge, Santa! I was starting to […]

Where to Send Your Letter to Santa..and Get a Response!

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And the Postal Service™ can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter to Santa — complete with the North Pole Postmark with the Letters from Santa program. Just make sure you send your letter to Santa by December 8! Here’s where to send your letter […]

Summit’s Tree Lighting

Also read: Find Out What’s Happening This Month in Summit! Saturday December 1 from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm It’s one of our favorite nights in Summit. when the streets are bustling with good spirit and cheer as we start the countdown to the holidays with the lighting of our gorgeous tree. This year, the tree lighting will take place Saturday, […]

Summit’s Santa Claus Shop

The Santa Claus Shop is in its 52nd year of continued service here in Summit. The Santa Claus Shop is a volunteer organization affiliated with SHIP (Summit Helping Its People). With the help of residents, the Santa Claus Shop magically opens its doors for two days to more than 500 needy families and senior citizens of Summit, New […]

Tips for Unlocking Your Child’s Potential

December 12, 2018  • Daytime •  Presentations at each middle school for students December 12, 2018  •  7pm-9pm •  Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor In every classroom there is a kid being told, “You just have to try harder.”  That young person might be struggling with learning and attention issues. They end up feeling misunderstood, […]

Shopping Local & Help the Social Services Association.

Monday December 3  • 1030am – 6:30pm Here’s a way to shop local and support one of out favorite local businesses… and give back! Pazzazed Gift and Home is donating 20% of your purchase price to Social Services Association on Monday, December 3. This is one of the most generous donations we’ve heard about in awhile! While you’re there, enjoy […]

The Most Spectacular, Over-the-Top Holiday Lights…You’ll Ever See!

The last two years, we’ve made a trip to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn to see the absolutely over-the-top spectacularly decorated houses–and I am not exaggerating. I know–Brooklyn seems like a trek but the one hour drive is totally worth it. It feels like a Brooklyn version of Disney with blinking lights, moving snowmen, characters to take photos with, Santas […]

25+ of Our Staff’s Favorite Holiday Cookies & Sweets

Here are some of our TipsFromTown staff’s favorite Holiday Treats. Happy Baking and Happy Holidays from our TipsFromTown Family! Also See Our Staff’s 25+ Favorite Festive Cocktails. 1. Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies. 2. Magic Layer Bars 3. A (Skinny) Magic Layer Bar 4. Holiday Cookie Bars. 5. Chocolate Covered Buckeyes. 6. Tammy’s Creamy, Crunchy Nanaimo Bars 7. Maple Cut-Out Cookies 8. Candy Canes & White Chocolate Peppermint Bark 9. Beth’s Easy Reindeer […]

Ridgewood’s Chanukah Menorah Lighting

6th Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Event Sun, December 02, 2018  •  5:30 PM Join the Jewish Community of Ridgewood, Temple Israel & JCC, and the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for the 6th annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Get in the holiday spirit with music and refreshments. Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Memorial Park at […]