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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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April 24, 2020

4 Perfect Scores on ACTs and SATs in Westfield

Congrat are in order for four Westfield High School 11th graders! Claire Campbell and Jacob Delforte, earned perfect scores on the Reading portion of the February ACT. And Karan Chulliparambil and Jack Lehavi achieved perfect scores in Math on the March SAT. Outstanding! Also Read: Westfield High School Makes Top 50 List in NJ 35+ Fun Cocktails to Try During […]

April 23, 2020

3 Ingredient Entree: Dill & Lemon Salmon

Here’s a 3 ingredient dinner you can ready in under 20 minutes. Pair it with a salad or grilled veggie. If you have time, I love pairing it with asparagus and lemon risotto. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. salmon fillets 2-3 lemons Fresh chopped dill olive oil DIRECTIONS: Cut salmon into 4 pieces. Brush salmon with olive oil and season all over with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with […]

April 23, 2020

How to Celebrate Kids’ Birthdays During Quarantine!

Also Read: 60+ Things to Do While You’re Quarantined Just be the kids are quarantined, it doesn’t mean their birthday has to be a drag! And on the bright side, all the places you used to dread going as a parent, like Sky Zone or Chuckie Cheese, are closed. So how do you make it special? Here are some […]

April 23, 2020

Where to Get Emergency Food Boxes

Also See: Ridgewood Teachers’ Video to Students To needy families impacted by COVID-19, on Friday, April 24th from 11:00 am until supplies last, an Emergency Drive-Thru Food Box Distribution will be held at the Meadowlands YMCA, 390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ. Boxes are grab and go. Each box supplies approximately 40 meals and […]

April 23, 2020

Get Ready for Fall with Online Classes

Want your child to be ready for fall? Oak Knoll’s Summer Scholars Program. is offering online options as part of their coeducational summer program for students entering grades 6-12 opportunities. Taught by Oak Knoll faculty, these courses are an extension of an Oak Knoll academic experience. Their strong and well-rounded college preparatory program meets the highest standards, and their students consistently score well above […]

April 22, 2020

Easy 2-Ingredient Earth Day Cookies

Here’s a fun–and EASY– ecipe that our elementary school principle passed on to us today from Delish that just uses sugar cookie mix and food coloring. INGREDIENTS 1 (17.5-oz.) bag sugar cookie mix, plus ingredients called for on package 6 drops blue and green food coloring DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375º and line two baking sheets with […]

April 22, 2020

RHS Teachers Miss You–Watch the Video!

Ridgewood High School teachers and staff sent out this sweet, sentimental video to their students this week. It’s sure to make you feel loved, missed and connected. Check it out here. Here are a few images from the video… 60+ Things to Do While You’re Quarantined 35+ Fun Cocktails to Try During the Quarantine. Enough: Stop […]

April 20, 2020

35+ Fun Favorite Cocktails

Here are a few of our staff’s favorite “fun” cocktails to try during your evening (or days) at home… 1. The Quarantini 2. Ocean Blue Margarita 3. The Raspberry Champagne Razzle Dazzle 4. The Electric Blue 5. Fireball Margaritas 6. Pear Berry Thyme Fizz 7. Cranberry Mojito 8. Figtini 9. Blushing Beauty 10. Skinny Coconut Margarita 11. A Goofy (Pineapple) Foot 12. Champagne Pineapple Punch 13. Cranberry […]

April 19, 2020

60+ Things to Do While You’re Quarantined

If you told me 3 weeks ago that I’d be staying at home indefinitely with my kids and husband, I’d have thought you were nuts. But things changed quickly and here we are! The best way to keep your stress level low is to keep busy, have some fun and be productive. We know; it’s hard. But take a breath and […]

April 18, 2020

Take a Virtual Trip to One of These Museums or Parks

Going stir-crazy and need to get out of the house? Take a trip to a museum…a virtual trip, that is: 1. Go on a trip and see the largest creatures that ever walked the earth at the Smithsonian. 2. Climb the spiral staircase at The Guggenheim Museum in New York. 3. See exhibition “Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists at The Whitney. 4. Visit […]