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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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Where to Eat Locally-Sourced, Plant Based Flats in Ridgewood

Worldflats opened about a month ago and has quickly became a favorite spot for a teens and families looking for a quick, healthy bite in town. In 2017, owners Nvair and Zareh Beylerian made the choice to become vegetarian and eat only plant-based food, not only for the health benefits, but for its global impact. This mission is […]

Where is the Hilltop Bunny!?

April 4-12, 2022 Celebrate the arrival of Spring with another awesome virtual scavenger hunt! Starting on Monday, April 4 and each day through April 12, Summit Downtown will be posting a photo of the hidden Hilltop Bunny somewhere in downtown Summit. Find the bunny and then enter the location here.  A new picture every day offers multiple chances to enter to […]

Come See Over 50,000 Daffodils in Summit!

Sunday, April 10 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Reeves-Reed Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum’s glacially carved Daffodil Bowl. Experience firsthand the spectacular display […]

Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Also read: Traveling to Ireland on a Budget Start with breakfast fit for a Leprechaun! In the evening, start with a St. Patty’s Day Cocktail… The Wilde Oscar Black and Tan Keeping it simple with a Guinness? Find out if it really is good for you! Simply serve Irish cheeses and assorted crackers Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Spread […]

20+ Cool Science Experiments for Kids

Also Read: Our Staff’s Favorite Vacation Getaways Whether you have a Science Fair coming up or you’re just looking for things to do while the kids are “unplugged,” bringing science to life can be fun, mind-broadening…and even delicious (see our chocolate experiments below!)  So here are a few of our favorites experiments to do as a family. As you begin, be sure to […]

Comfort Food: Moroccan-Inspired Lamb & Chickpea Stew

SIZE: 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can of white beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoon olive oil 1-1/2 lb lamb chop or shoulder cut to 1″ pieces 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, diced 1 carrot, diced 3/4 tsp ground coriander 3/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 5 […]

Boozie Valentine’s Day Rum Balls

Give these tiny, yummy rum treats for to your over 21 Valentines! From Martha Stewart. SIZE: makes 4 dozen INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 6 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 large eggs 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp […]

Stained Glass Cherry Heart Cookies

Get creative with festive “stained-glass” cookies.  Any shaped cookie cutter can be used as long as you are able to make a space in the center for the crushed candy.  So pretty you may not want to eat them. SIZE: ABOUT 2 dozen INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup plus 2 […]

25+ Valentines Made with Love

You’ll never find anything as cute or orginal in the stores as the ones you make youself. Plus it’s a fun way to spend an afternoon being creatvie with your kids. Here are a few of our staff’s favorites from over the years–some that our kids made and some that we’ve discovered in our search for […]

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