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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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Welcome Something Sweet to Westwood!

Something sweet just opened in town! Westwood Candy Company opened their doors on October 15. You’ll find aisles of sweets, chocolates, retro candy fun gift baskets and gifts and a whole section dedicated to Thanksgiving! Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Fridays and Saturdays they’re open from 10am to 7pm. Closed Sundays. Westwood Candy Company, 260 […]

Last Day to Make It Through the Halloween Maze!

All of Ridgewood LOVES the Halloween maze. My kids count down the days every fall until the maze opens and they are there the first day! If you’re new to Ridgewood, you’ll find the famous Halloween maze on Sheridan Street where the Stewart family invites strangers–yes, strangers, into their backyard every year to confuse, scare and lose themselves in […]

Where to Recycle Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Did you know Lowe’s recycles compact fluorescent light bulbs? Lowe’s also accepts plastic bags, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones! Incandescent light bulbs are ok to throw in the trash with the other household items. They’re not considered hazardous waste, but it’s still a good idea to wrap them up in paper in case they break. Fluorescent light bulbs […]

A Last Easy, No-Bake Halloween Treat!

Need a last minute treat for a Halloween party? This couldn’t be easier with store-bought cupcakes!, All you need: Chocolate-frosted chocolate cupcakes Oreos Edible Googly Eyes. Use Oreo halves for the ears and pop on edible googly eyes. The hardest part? Cutting the Oreo so here’s a tip: wet a sharp knife with water. Hold the knife halfway across the […]

What’s Happening Around Town…

What’s Happening Around Town… The Ridgewood Halloween Maze See if you can make it through the Ridgewood Halloween maze. Wander through the maze opening doors and navigating narrow passages at this unique Ridgewood tradition has been going on for 20 years! Click here for more info. Ridgewood Halloween House Open next Thurs 10/28 to Sunday 10/31 from 6pm- 9pm. […]

Tips’ DIY Halloween Costumes

Here are a few of our staff’s favorite DIY costumes–some easier than others. By Our TipsFromTown Staff Have a fun costume you’d like to share? Email us a pic so we can add it to our post! Channel Your Inner Charlie Brown Is there anything more traditional than making a ghost costume from a sheet? You can cut […]

Blood, Sweat & Tears Go into This Ridgewood Maze

All of Ridgewood LOVES the Halloween maze. My kids count down the days every fall until the maze opens and they are there the first day! If you’re new to Ridgewood, you’ll find the famous Halloween maze on Sheridan Street where the Stewart family invites strangers–yes, strangers, into their backyard every year to confuse, scare and lose […]

Grilled Avocados

I love avocados–alone, on toast, in a salad or taco. But like with any food, grilling them gives them a wonderfully smoky flavor. Cut them in half and make an edible bowl or grill slices and throw them in a salad. Plus, they’re a great source of fiber and high in fat – but the good healthy kind […]

New Openings: Crave Nation Food Truck

As they tell it, Jennifer Encarnacion and Milton Amoroso met, fell in love and shared an appetite for life, food and adventure. One is Ecuadorian and Colombian, and the other Peruvian. They spent time traveling and eating their way through the world. After endless culinary journeys together, they came to realization that they wanted to share their passion and love […]

25+ Ridiculously Refreshingly Cocktails

Nothing Says Summer Like Some Refreshingly Cold Cocktails! Tart & Frosty Frozen Lemonade Szechuan Coconut Cocktail Ocean Blue Margarita Watermelon & Gin Lemonade Spiked Vodka Raspberry Lemonade Cool as a Cucumber Margarita Slushy Margarita Shots Blueberry- Plum Vodka Mojitos Grapefruit Cocktail Frozen Margarita Sangria Lemonade Firefly Cocktail Lillet Rose Cocktail Sweet Tea Lemonade White Wine Sangria […]

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