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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 9, 2020

RHS New Players Presents….A Very Virtual Christmas Carol

A modern take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! This is a fully virtual production. December 11-13, 2020 A Very Virtual Christmas Carol is written and directed by Louisa Vilardi and edited by Brandon Patterson. This is New Players Company’s first ever all virtual production! Adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic tale, this production zooms you through […]

December 8, 2020

Woman’s Club Annual Holiday Concert

Friday, Dec. 18th • 1:00 pm Here’s something to bring the = in the holiday spirit into your life. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood presents their AnnualHoliday Concert featuring Kristen Plumley, soprano; Morgan Mastrangelo, tenor; and Michael Caldwell, piano. You can choose to watch it in person or at home livestreamed. Take your pick! The in-person concert will be limited of […]

December 8, 2020

No More Blue Amazon Bags: Where to Buy Gifts Wrapped in Paper

I have been searching for places to buy gifts online that actually gift wrap. Remember when department stores used to wrap gifts with shiny paper and festive frills and bows? Part of the thrill of Christmas for me has always been wrapping gifts and opening beautifully wrapped gifts. The blue Amazon bags are hideous. Department stores charge you $5 for a box. I discovered that Mark & […]

December 7, 2020

RHS Girls’ Basketball Fundraiser

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. […]

December 7, 2020

Where to See Garden City’s Virtual Village Show

Also Read: Where to Dine, Drink & Be Merry in Garden City Garden City in collaboration with The Garden City Hotel , The Music Academy Foundation and Broadway Bound Dance Center presents The Virtual Village Show Garden City Winter Edition. The Virtual Village Show is a free holiday show for the entire family airing live […]

December 7, 2020

Dine, Drink & Be Merry…in Garden City!

Tech Gifts for Everyone on Your List 35+ HOLIDAY COOKIES: From Stained Glass Cookies to Skinny Magic Bars 15 Adult Games: 21 and Over Only! 20+ Festive Holiday Cocktails 30+ Ideas for Your Elf on a Shelf

December 6, 2020

Our Picks: 15+ Tech Gifts Anyone Would Love

I am not a techy person (I was still using a flip phone long after I should have been) but this year, there are several tech gifts that have me pretty excited for giving. And I wouldn’t mind if Santa left a few of them under my tree for me too. Here’s the list: 1. […]

December 6, 2020

30+ Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf

Still Need an Elf? Get Your Elf on the Shelf here.Remember when your Elf on the Shelf was content just sitting on a shelf? Those days are over! We live in a Pinterest perfect work and our elves are not immune! They get more creative every year and now require props, accessories and new outfits–some wearing Elf Couture! […]

December 5, 2020

Starbucks is Giving Free Coffee to Health Care Workers This Month

Kudos to Starbucks for giving back! To recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care community during the Covid pandemic, Starbucks announced today that it will offer a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to front-line responders at participating Starbucks stores throughout the month of December to show appreciation for those […]

December 4, 2020

Jump in Your Car and Check This Out

The last two years, we’ve made a trip to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn to see the absolutely over-the-top spectacularly decorated houses–and I am not exaggerating.This is Clark Griswold on steorids! I know–Brooklyn seems like a trek but the one hour drive is totally worth it. It like a Brooklyn meet Disney with colorful blinking lights that don’t leave an ich […]