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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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December 15, 2020

Glow-in-the-Dark Toys for Dark Days

Also read: 50+ Fun Family Games Even though the days are shorter and it gets dark at 4:30, my kids still want to play outside. My son recently said, “Wish there was such a thing as a glow-in-the-dark basketball.” Well, there is! And a bunch of other sports equipment that glows for these darker days… First you […]

December 14, 2020

GIFT IDEAS: 50+ Fun Family Games

I think my family played more games this year more than any other time I can think of! It was one of the silver linings of being quarantined together. So if you’re looking for something new to play during the chilly winter months, check out our staff’s favorite family games below. TRY TO SHOP LOCAL, but if you can’t […]

December 14, 2020

Pandemic: The Game

If living through a pandemic is stressing you out, you can now let off some steam playing a board game called, you guessed it, Pandemic. And in this scenario, you get to be part of the dream team that finds a cure. Surprisingly, the game came out in 2008. Players have to work together to save humanity from 4 diseases […]

December 14, 2020

A Dairy-Free, Coconut & Pumpkin Eggnog

Dairy-free drinkers rejoice! We love this recipe for Pumpkin Eggnog from Produce on Parade that’s made without dairy! Ingredients 1/2 cup raw cashews 2 cups fresh cold water 1 15oz. can full-fat coconut milk half of 1 15 0z. can pumpkin puree 6 medjool dates, pitted 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbsp. spiced rum (optional) 1/4 […]

December 14, 2020

Brain Boosters: Classes to Expand Their Minds!

Besides being a ton of fun and a way to spend those dark winter days, art classes are a way to expand your child’s mind and increase their ability to be a creative thinker. This winter, Visual Art Center of NJ is offering a full of array of classes online and in-person where kids can explore a myriad of different art mediums. In […]

December 11, 2020

What’s Happening in Ridgewood Tonight?

Downtown for the Holidays •. December 11 6pm – 8pm Shop: RHS Fundraiser: Festive Wreaths, Trees, & Centerpieces Tech Gifts for Everyone on Your List RHS New Players Present… 15+ Adult Games…for the 21 and Over Crowd DON’T MISS: HOLIDAY CONCERT How to Visit Santa This Year 20+ Festive Cocktails to Go with Your Game Night UNPLUG: Our 25+ Favorite […]

December 9, 2020

Don’t Toss Your Old Lights!

Also Read: 35+ HOLIDAY COOKIES: From Stained Glass Cookies to Skinny Magic Bars Don’t toss out your broken holiday lights! Recycle them. Holiday lights are not bio-degradable and will not decompose into the earth’s soil. They will take hundreds of years to begin to break down and are dangerous to animals as they get tangled in the strands. If you want […]

December 9, 2020

RHS Boys Lacrosse WOOD Fundraiser

Does this strike a CORD with you? RHS Boys Lacrosse partnered up with Hardwood Bros. to give you the best WOOD you’ll find for your fireplace, firepit, or even pizza oven! The wood is • USDA Certified Kiln Dried Northeast hardwood • 8-18% moisture content, triple split/hand sorted/all waste wood discarded. • 14”-16” length, 3”x3”4”x4” • […]

December 9, 2020

RHS Fundraiser: Shop Festive Wreaths, Trees, & Centerpieces

Also Read: The RHS New Players Present… Shop Lynch Creek Farm and support RHS Girls’ Basketball. 15% of your purchase price will go to the team! They are offering a festive assortment of wreaths, small tree, garland and centerpieces made from fresh noble fir, cedar, and pine for the holidays. Ends Dec 12. Click here for more info and to order. Here are a few more of […]

December 9, 2020

Say “Good-Bye” to Germs on Your Phone.

No, it’s not a tiny tanning bed for your phone–although it kind of looks like it. It’s a phone sanitizer and charger all in one. The PhoneSoap Pro UV sanitizes your phone and kills germs in just 5 minutes while it charges it. PhoneSoap’s UV-C light is totally safe for electronics and can get rid of 99.99% of germs–even tiny ones that hide in crevices where your cleaning […]