Food + Beverage

Tops of the Pops

There’s a Lot to Love about A Little Somethin’, The Sweetest Spot in Town Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello and Diane Grimes In case you haven’t heard, we have a national champion among us, and you can stop by nearly any time to see for yourself why she made it to the top of her game in such a short time.   Diane Grimes won this year’s Cake Pop Championship at the national What’s Popping Conference in Kent, Ohio, taking home the Grand Prize over dozens of competitors from...

Life + Culture

What Is Love?

How You Define Love Is The Eternal Question Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Noa Turro It started with a simple question from a college student’s social psychology project: What is your definition of love?   Let’s just get it out of the way immediately - if you don’t instantly say “Baby, don’t hurt me…”, I just don’t know what you’re thinking. And I was rather proud/disappointed in myself that I hadn’t succumbed to that knee-jerk reaction.   When she asked me this question, about...

Beauty

Long Live The Queens

The USOA Miss New Jersey Pageant Crowns A Local Winner Article by Jennifer Gallo | Photography by Eddia Jane Photography I would like to tell you a story. A story that marries fairy tale aspirations with tenacity, self-actualization, and practical life-skill training.    No, this isn’t the Marines. This is The United States of America New Jersey Pageants. It was held on November 2, 2025, and our four queens will take their crowns to Las Vegas, Nevada in March to compete for their respective...

Arts + Culture

Wayne Lifestyle's "Picture This" 2026 Student Photo Contest

Allowing Our Kids To See A Better Side Of The World Article by Phillip- Barone | Photography by Ava Renner We are excited to, once again, announce our annual "Picture This" student photo contest. Each year we receive hundreds of submitted entries, but mostly from a handful of schools. We would love to speak with the photography or art teacher from your child's high school, so please help make that connection between us. To be eligible for the contest, entrants must be 14 years of age or older...

Wellness

Untrapping Your Present

How To Get Your Future Wellness Back On Track Article by Don Seaman If you’re of a certain age, you may have had a specific, irrational fear of something that really wasn’t a big threat.   Let's take Quicksand, for instance.   We all were terrified at the prospect of stumbling into that random patch of earth that was instantly ready to consume us, and we’d be nearly helpless in its cruel clutches.   Yet someone figured out that quicksand wasn’t the widespread menace that we thought it...

Home + Design

Peace of Property

Finding the Right Realtor is Wellness For Your Home-buying Experience Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello Any Realtor® worth their salt is going to work to find the right home for you, probably talking about its “potential”, “good bones”, “move-in ready”, etc. They’ll likely weave a narrative about its features, what the house could be under your care, and how it could be a dream come true for your family. They’ll also act as your personal location scout, taking into account...

Home Services

Need A Healthy Home?

Aquino Plumbing & Heating Does A Great Job Of Cleaning Out The Pipes Article by Jennifer Gallo | Photography by Chad Thompson (Wayne Hills Photo) We all know that staying healthy and avoiding potential long-term issues requires system maintenance for our bodies. This entails detoxifying the gunk we put in, flushing the ol’ pipes with plenty of clean water, and exercising to ensure that we keep our infrastructure (heart/lungs/circulation) operating as efficiently as possible. What you might...

Education

It's Their Mind That Matters

Jon B Tutoring Changes How Your Child Looks At Learning Article by Jennifer Gallo | Photography by Chad Thompson (Wayne Hills Photo) When we think of a tutor, we see a quiet academic donning a tweed blazer with worn elbow patches. But that is not Jon Bukowski. Jon is a dynamic, highly engaged ‘student-whisperer’ on a mission to empower and educate. His own story is a lesson in finding your true calling and aligning professional success with personal values. Jon graduated with a Mechanical...

Wellness

Caring For Your Canine's Canines

Your Pet's Dental Wellness Is Nothing To Ignore Article by Linda Dulude | Photography by Chad Thompson (Wayne Hills Photo) The Gentle Vet is passionate about keeping your pets happy and healthy. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so now is the perfect opportunity to go over why dental health is so important for your pets. It's also a great time to make that appointment, as availabilities might be hard to find once February hits. Dental health is an important, yet regularly...

Life + Culture

Are You Naughty Or Nice?

A Look At Both Sides Of Santa’s Big List Article by Phillip Barone From childhood, we’re taught to strive for “nice”, earning praise, presents, and approval. What if being a little “naughty” isn’t such a bad thing? Embracing both sides might be the key to a more balanced, fulfilling life - and not just at the holidays, when presents are in the balance.    The Upside of Being Nice   Being nice isn’t just about good manners; it’s a lifestyle rooted in empathy, kindness, and connection. So...