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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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RHS New Players Presents…Trunk or Treat!

Also check out Ridgewood’s Famous Halloween Maze Sunday, October 28, 2018  •  2:00pm Bring the kids out in costumes for early trick-or-treating in a totally safe environment at Ridgewood High School hosted by the RHS New Players. First, children will enjoy RHS New Players as they tell Halloween tales followed by lots of treats! Ridgewood High School, RHS […]

Let’s Keep Our Kids Safe!

Here’s a way to help keep our kids safe by reminding motorists to please slow down. Ridgewood Walks is offering Drive 25 lawn signs this month for $25. Contact Jeanne Johnson at 201-851-3262 or email RidgewoodWalks@gmail.com

Feed the Stomach–and the Soul!

If you haven’t made it to Truly Sichuan in Ridgewood to indulge in their Spicy Chili Beef or their out-of-this-world Smoked Tea Duck, here’s your chance! Friday, October 19, feed the stomach and the soul as they feature live jazz with Dean Tomanelli starting at 7:30pm. Dig into something spicy, sit back, relax and take in the cool […]

Everything You Need to Know to Raise Happy, Healthy Resilient Kids

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 […]

Summit’s Design Day & Night

On October 11th, 2018, Summit’s Design Day & Night event will showcase businesses with special workshops focused on comprehensive design solutions Acclaimed guest speakers will include Ashley Whittaker and Jessica Kagan Cushman. Explore all that Summit offers including fine art galleries, kitchen design, paint and wallpaper collections, expert frame shops, custom upholstery, luxury bedding, exquisite sources for rugs, furniture, […]

Come Out for the Tennis is for Everyone Event!

  WHAT IS IT “Tennis for Everyone” was organized by RHS sophomore, Andrew Swanson, with help from the Wheelchair Sports Federation. It’s a wheelchair tennis awareness and fundraising event. Find out more about how Andrew’s ideas began. WHAT TO EXPECT Planning on attending on Saturday? Drop in anytime 10-2pm.  When signing up, indicate lunch only OR lunch/play. During the event, wheelchair athletes will demonstrate how to play […]

Andrew Swanson: Everyone Should Have a Chance to Play Sports

Register for Tennis is for Everyone here. Ridgewood High School sophomore, Andrew Swanson, cannot imagine a life without sports. It keeps you fit; helps with concentration and stress management; and is a fun way to hang out with friends. Andrew believes that everyone should have a chance to make their mark on the court. With that in mind, he worked […]

Halloween in Westfield

Sunday, October 28, 2018  •  1:30pm – 4:00pm Also check out Westfield’s Spooky Halloween Addamsfest Optimist Club’s Annual Halloween Parade  •  2:00pm The kids can show off their costumes at the Optimist Club’s traditional Halloween Parade while being accompanied by music from the WHS Marching Band starting at 1:30pm. Downtown Westfield Costume Contest The Downtown Westfield […]

Ghostly Halloween Eggs!

Looking for something beyond sweet treats to fill their bellies on Halloween? Try these ghoulish hard boiled eggs. Or surprise them and put them in their lunch box this month. Here’s how to make them. It might take a few tries to get your groove but even if you don’t make perfect circles, they can […]

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