Shop Local @ Chargin Falls Sidewalk Sale

Thursday July 26th – Sunday, July 29th 2018 Don’t miss Chagrin Fall’s Annual Sidewalk Sale in the downtown merchant district!  Rain or shine, you’ll find tons of bargains. Enjoy the sunshine, grab a cone and support local merchants. See you there!

My Favorite Brush for Beach Hair

Also Read: Is Magic Sleek Worth the $$$?! Not only do my kids love The Wet Brush Detangler, I do to!  I bought it for my daughters to make brushing their long hair less painful, but then tried it on my own hair and loved it. It has super flexible bristles that detangle hair  without pulling or breaking hair–even after a day […]

25+ Family Games to Play This Summer!

This summer, get unplugged! Drop the devices and try one of these fun family games on a family Friday night or on your trip to the beach! See our ADULTS ONLY games  • • • • • • • • • THE CLASSICS • • • • • • • • •  Let’s start with the classics: games that should […]

Have an Event You Want to Share? We’re All Ears!

Have an event you’d like to share in your town? We’re all ears! Email us a photo, brief details and link to the event and we’ll include it on our site! Email info@tipsfromtown.com   5 Essentials for a Fun, Stress-Free Beach Day Costa Rica Adventure with Kids Our Pick: A Mess-Free, Fruit-Infusing Water Bottle   […]

Movie Night Under the Stars…on the Farm

Free Outdoor Movie Night at Alstede Farms. Friday, July 20th  8pm Featuring the Disney movie “Coco” Spend an afternoon picking your own produce and stay to watch a movie under the stars on the farm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the ultimate summertime experience.  Arrive early, and take the night off from cooking, to enjoy delicious […]

15+ Quick, Easy No-Cook Meals!

When it’s hot outside or if you’re just feeling a little lazy, here are a few meals that don’t require cooking at all! Hummus & Veggie Sandwiches Super fresh, super crispy and super delicious. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed with nearly 20 vitamins!  Make-Your-Own Sandwich Buffet Great for get-togethers. Mediterranean “Pizzas” with […]

5 Essentials for the Beach…All Under $100

Sitting on the beach is heaven. Trekking your stuff to and from…can be hell. But these 5 things have made our trips to the beach easier–4 of which we have owned and abused for 4 years and they are still going strong! 1. My Beach Umbrella: Sport-Brella XL Portable All-Weather Sun Umbrella, $59 I love staying […]

18 Days of Family Fun in NJ

New Jersey State Fair Meadowlands, East Rutherford June 21- July 8 This is 100x better than any fair you and your family have ever been to. This 18 day long fair is filled with live musical performances, your favorite rides, a hypnotist, games, delicious food, and racing pigs!  25 Ridiculously Refreshing Fruity Cocktails 25+ Fabulously Juicy […]