Beauty

Cézanne Beauty by Mona in Bethesda

Cézanne Beauty by Mona in Bethesda: Where Expertise Meets Effortless Hair ConfidenceIn the ever-evolving world of beauty and hair care, clients are no longer just looking for a service, they’re searching for an experience rooted in trust, skill, and lasting results. At the heart of Bethesda’s beauty scene, Mona of Cézanne Beauty has built a reputation that reflects exactly that. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience working with advanced smoothing techniques, she has become a go-to stylist...

Fitness

Collagen vs. Whey Protein: What Women 40+ Need to Know

Mother’s Day Reflection: Strong Moms Deserve Strong FuelCollagen vs. Whey Protein: What Women 40+ Need to KnowMother’s Day always makes me pause and give respect to the women who helped shape the foundation.I still remember being a little kid back home in the early 90s, watching my mother do step aerobics. That was the era. Step boards, rhythm, sweat, discipline, and women making fitness happen in the middle of life, work, family, and everything else pulling at them.Fast forward to today, and...

Health + Wellness

A Guide to Holistic Wellness

"You don’t need to be perfect — you need to be present”  PILLAR 1 — Daily Pause Mindfully  Being present, authentic, and grateful for your moments There is an art to slowing down. In a world designed to pull your attention in every direction, the most nurturing act of self-love you can practice is a conscious pause. Working on being present — with yourself, your surroundings, your breath — is where authentic active living and being begins.  Be the light. What does this...

Local Services

New Contributing Writer for Chevy Chase City Lifestyle

I'm Jack Kiyonaga, a writer and journalist living in Washington DC, and I’m looking forward to being a contributing writer to this exciting new publication, Chevy Chase City Lifestyle. I started my writing career in Molokai, Hawaii, where I served as the editor-in-chief of the award-winning local newspaper, The Molokai Dispatch. Since moving back to the East Coast in 2025 to begin a master’s degree in Creative Writing at NYU, I've continued to work for various news outlets on everything from a...