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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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Grilled Pork & Onion Tacos

Ingredients 8 1/4-inch-thick pork loin cutlets 1 large sweet onion cut into 1/2″ slices 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons chile powder Eight 6-inch flour or corn tortillas, warmed 1 avocado, halved and sliced lengthwise 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Sour cream and lime wedges, for serving Light a grill […]

Feeling Gray? Where to Get an Emergency Hair Kit in Town.

Feeling gray? Roots starting to show?Glaze Salon is Offering an Emergency Hair Color Kit to all their clients! Kathy Korab, co-owner of Glaze Salon, will personally mix the specific color formula for you after consulting with your usual hair care specialist at Glaze. Each kit contains enough color to cover the most visible areas, gloves and a […]

April Fools’ Day Pranks to Play on Your Family

Kids love pranks, and since I dropped the ball with the leprechaun this year, I am going to step up my game for April 1st. But, I like simple, so here are some easy ways to get the best of your kids. 1. Change the password on your Netflix account… …and tell them you forgot to pay the bill […]

10+ Crazy, Fun Virtual Roller Coaster Rides

Stuck at home and looking for a thrill? Experience a roller coaster ride right in your living room. Here are a few of our favorites. 1. The Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point, tallest hybrid roller coaster at 205 feet tall, steepest drop on a hybrid roller coaster at 90 degrees! 2. Maybe the scariest ride, Saw the Ride starts indoors […]

35+ Things to Do with Bored Kids

With “Shelter in Place” happening everywhere and homeschooling ending at 12:30 or 1pm, there are A LOT of hours left to fill in the day. When you’re all feeling cooped up, and have filled your quote for screen time, try one of these ideas to spark some indoor activity. 1. Have a House Party! I never thought […]

Get Ready for Fall with the Summer Scholars Program.

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 […]

Take a Virtual Tour This Week

Thursday, April 2, 2020  •  6 pm Dreaming about summer? Our kids sure are. On Thursday, you and your kids can virtually explore Oak Knoll’s new academic options for summer 2020 as we practice safe social distancing! The Coeducational Summer Scholars program offers students entering grades 6-12 opportunities to explore areas such as: Business Careers English Health […]

Why This Town is Putting Up Christmas Lights.

I almost put my Chirstmas tree up the other day. I know. That sounds like a crazy thing to do at the end of March, but I love Christmas time and thought it would bring a little unexpected joy to our week. Then my sister shared a fun idea with me. Back in Ohio, where […]

How I’m Feeling Today.

We are 13 days into our “Shelter in Place;” our family started a week before it was mandated. 13 days of togetherness is a lot. But oddly, it’s been sort fun and surprisingly easy. We all feel much more relaxed without having to adhere to crazy schedules. We have enough food, even if it isn’t all fresh […]

40+ Things to Do While You’re Quarantined

If you told me 2 weeks ago that I’d be staying at home indefinitely with my kids and husband, I’d have thought you were nuts. But 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 […]