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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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Summer Cocktails: Tequila & Thyme Lemonade

 Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant SIZE: Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: 3 thyme sprigs 2 tsp superfine sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 lemon wedges 3 oz silver tequila 1 oz cold water […]

Chill Out with a Refreshing Basil & Strawberry Water…With or Without Vodka.

I’m always looking for ways to get more water inside of me. Right now, I have so much basil in my garden that I decided to infuse my water with the basil and some fresh strawberries for a totally refreshing drink on this very hot summer day! Ingredients 8 fresh strawberries 10 fresh basil leaves 8 cups cold water (or use […]

Ding Under the Stars: Summit’s Restaurant Week!

July 21 – July 31, 2022 Enjoy an evening in one of downtown Summit’s fabulous restaurants dining outside under the stars during Summit’s Restaurant Week! Take advantage of prix fixe menus and specials at your favorite restaurants. Visit Summit Downtown’s Facebook and Instagram pages during Restaurant Week for a chance to win a Summit Gift Card in their Name That Dish Challenge! They will show you the ingredients for […]

Live Broadway Music Under the Stars in Madison!

Fridays from 6:00 – 8:00pm starting June 24, 2022 Grab a few chairs or a blanket and head to METC’s free Summer Concert Series to listen to some amazing, live performances! On July 22, Broadway comes to Madison with Sellwood Studios and friends! Tom Sellwood has had an extensive career singing and acting in lead roles across the world, including Broadway, London’s […]

Climb Aboard, Honk the Horn & Flash the Lights on a Real Truck!

Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM Touch-A-Truck is back and ready to roll into Madison! Kids of all ages can climb aboard, beep the horns, flash lights, and sound the sirens as they sit in the driver’s seat of their favorite trucks. The lineup includes fire trucks, emergency and utility vehicles, construction trucks ands more! When they’ve had their […]

A Romantic Comedy Presented Under the Stars on an Outdoor Stage

Starting Monday, July 1, 2022 Enjoy an evening under the stars as The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Much Ado About Nothing on their outdoor stage. At the core of this popular romantic comedy, is the tempestuous relationship between the infamous “singles” Beatrice and Benedick. Centered around the bickering and tempestuous duo Beatrice and Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing speaks […]

Live Music Under the Stars in Madison!

Fridays from 6:00 – 8:00pm starting June 24, 2022 Grab a few chairs or a blanket and head to METC’s free Summer Concert Series to listen to some amazing, live performances! The concerts kick off on June 24, 2022 with Jumping the Gun as they play a mix of songs from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen along with The […]

Things to Do This Weekend: Pack a Picnic & Listen to Live Music.

Sunday, June 26, 2022 Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Check out this family-friendly event featuring NJ Symphony, picnics, art, food trucks & more! Morris Arts’ Giralda Music & Arts Festival is June 26th, 2022 at Giralda Farms in Madison, NJ. Enjoy the beauty of a performance by the New Jersey Symphony while relaxing on the lush grounds of […]

Where to Enjoy Stories & S’mores Around a Campfire.

Friday, July 15 • 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Grab the kids for a night of fun around the campfire with stories, songs, games, interesting nighttime facts, and s’mores at Reeves-Reed Arboretum!! If the sky is clear, you’ll get to do some stargazing and learn about the night sky!  Registration is required. Member Price: $10; non-members $20. Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, […]