Where to Recycle Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Did you know Lowe’s recycles compact fluorescent light bulbs? Lowe’s also accepts plastic bags, rechargeable batteries, and cellphones! Incandescent light bulbs are ok to throw in the trash with the other household items. They’re not considered hazardous waste, but it’s still a good idea to wrap them up in paper in case they break. Fluorescent light bulbs […]

Tips’ DIY Halloween Costumes

Here are a few of our staff’s favorite DIY costumes–some easier than others. By Our TipsFromTown Staff Have a fun costume you’d like to share? Email us a pic so we can add it to our post! Channel Your Inner Charlie Brown Is there anything more traditional than making a ghost costume from a sheet? You can cut […]

13 Ways to Make Memorial Day Meaningful

Memorial Day is often a day of barbecues, parties, and celebrating the coming of summer. It can be easy to get lost in all the activities and miss out on the opportunity to honor military heroes and loved ones who have passed away. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the day with more meaning attached, […]

30+ Things to Do on a Rainy Weekend

Ok, so it’s not the weekend you were hoping for. You had visions of digging your toes in the sand and sipping on a cold beverage while baking in the sun. Or of a backyard barbecue with friends. But here we are…cooped up inside on an unseasonably cold, rainy day.  You’re bored and so are your kids. But fear not–the […]

Music & Laughter In The Park

Saturday Nights June 5 through September • 7:30 – 10pm Enjoy a little Music & Laughter In The Park for Ridgewood’s Saturday Night Summer Concert Series. Bring a few chairs and a blanket and your favorite takeout from one of our fantastic Ridgewood restaurants while you watch and listen to the show in Van Neste Sq. Park!   […]

15+ Boozy Red, White & Blue Cocktails

Having a crowd for Memorial Day? Try one of these red, white and blue cocktails to make the day more festive. 1. Red, White & Blue Curacao Shots 2. Watermelon Lemonade (Spiked or Not) 3. Electric Blue Vodka Lemonade 4. Red, White OR Blue Jello Shots 5. Szechuan Coconut Cocktail 6. Red, White, & Blue Bomb Shots 7. Raspberry Lemonade […]

The Sounds of a Summer Night Music Performance

Wednesday, June 16 • 7:00pm to 8:00pm Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum as we present the Sounds of a Summer Night music performance! The Continuo Arts Foundation’s professional ensemble of young artists, Sonaré, will open the Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Summer Concert Series, “Sounds of a Summer Night,” with an evening of […]

Hey Class of 2021, Treat Yourself to Free Donuts!

Krispy Kreme has something sweet for 2021 graduating seniors. On May 13, seniors can get one 2021 Graduate dozen donuts FREE by wearing their cap and gown, or other Class of 2021 swag proving their senior status, to their local Krispy Kreme shop. Click here for more info and list of participating shops! Chocolate Chip Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar Boozy Chocolate Rum Balls […]