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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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November 7, 2018

Got Baseball Gloves? Donate Them.

Got baseball gloves? Donate them to Ridgewood’s baseball equipment drive to benefit children of San Pedro de Macoris is going on now. Since 2005, a group of amazing Ridgewood dads and their sons have participated in an annual baseball tournament coupled with a goodwill mission in a depressed area of the Dominican Republic. The trip is […]

November 7, 2018

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Please Give.

Thanksgiving can be a particularly trying time for some families. To help ease the burden, the Social Service Association of Ridgewood is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive. Baskets will be assembled and delivered to their clients. They will be collecting items until November 16. Here are some of the items they suggest donating: • boxed mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, chicken broth, canned pumpkin, […]

October 24, 2018

The Educational Forum: Saturday, October 27

Worried about how technology affects your children? Think you might have a gifted child? Or maybe your high schooler has college on the brain. If any of these topics are on your mind–or your child’s–this is the forum for you. Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child and Scholar Search Associates is hosting an Educational Forum for Families that will teach parents and children how to cope […]

October 23, 2018

What’s Happening in Summit? A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

Royal Boutique shopping event • November 1-3, 2018 Want to get ahead of the ball for the holidays? Start shopping now! Oak Knoll is hosting a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: their 25th Annual Royal Boutique November 1-3, 2018. Shoppers can shop from more than 50 exclusive vendors who will be offering a wide assortment of unique gift ideas from home goods, clothing, […]

October 20, 2018

Heart-Healthy Farro with Cherry Tomatoes & Arugula

If you like all that Quinoa can do for your body, you’ll love farro. Here’s a simple, heart, salad with protein-and fiber-rich farro and sweet cherry tomatoes. Find out why you should eat more farro. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups farro 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 2 bunches of arugula (3/4 […]

October 20, 2018

Frankenstein: Making the Monster

October 8, 2018 – January 7, 2019 Mary Shelley wrote the world’s first science-fiction novel and the world of fiction was never the same. Get into the Halloween spirit as you learn more about the impact that her novel, Frankenstein, has made on literature, society and culture in this eerie, Halloween-inspired exhibit. Featuring materials from Drew’s Special Collection of comic books, rare […]

October 19, 2018

Going Hog Wild: The Bourbon Bash

Fri, October 26, 2018 • 7:00pm – 10:00pm The Art Center’s fall fundraiser, Bourbon Bash, will take place on Friday, October 26, from 7–10 PM, and will feature Jim Beam’s craft whiskey portfolio as well as Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktails, thoughtfully paired with delectable bites by Summit House Restaurant + Bar. Live music from a five-man country-jazz band, […]

October 19, 2018

RHS Baseball Car Wash

Sunday October, 21 • 10 am to 2:30 pm Support the Ridgewood High School Baseball team will hold it’s Bi-annual Car Wash this Sunday October, 21 from 10 am to 2:30 pm at the RHS parking lot. There are $10 donation tickets being sold or you can choose to donate as much as you would like once your […]

October 17, 2018

The Best Halloween Maze Ever!

Also read: 15+ Spooky Fun Halloween Treats! How can we ever begin to thank the Stewart family for bringing the Halloween spirit to our village every October with their labor-intensive, completely boggling, creepy fun maze? Every year, I am truly a-mazed that they continue this tradition. It brings so much joy and excitement to every Ridgewood […]

October 17, 2018

Halloween Costumes You Can Make Yourself

I’m all for buying already-made costumes, but some…you just can’t find. Like an exit sign. Yes, my daughter asked to be an exit sign 2 years ago. Here are a few of our favorite DIY costumes–some easier than others. Bunch of Grapes This costume is easy and cheap! Buy 2 bags of either green or […]