Life + Culture

Investing in What Lasts

How We Turn Time Into Our Greatest Investment Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch When most people talk about investing, they mean money. Numbers. Plans for the future. But the most important investment we make as a family every year has nothing to do with a bank account. We invest in time! Life at home is busy in the way only a house with five kids can be. School schedules, sports practices, dinners, laundry, and the constant feeling of moving from one thing straight into the next...

Finance + Legal Services

Smart Finances At Any Age

As you evolve through different life-stages, so do your financial needs Article by Kyle Kaiser I am Kyle, a Financial Advisor at Newroads Financial Group. Growing up, jargon money terms that were thrown around made me as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles. The day when it would all make sense to me felt out of reach. A required high school investments class, however, left me ravenous for more knowledge on these wide-ranging topics. Now, when guiding individuals through different life...

Food + Beverage

Protein-Packed Ranch Chicken Bowl

Recipe by Chef Robert Parlegreco, the Dining Services Coordinator at Sunrise of Mountain Lakes Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Chef Robert Parlegreco We love bringing you monthly recipes, whether it’s a celebratory cocktail or a hearty meal you can share with family. When seeking delicious dining options, would you consider a senior living facility? We wouldn’t either. But Sunrise at Mountain Lakes isn’t your ordinary place, and Robert Parlegreco isn’t your everyday chef. Chef...

Finance + Legal Services

Refresh Your Financial Game Plan

Financial Advisor Scott Doyle on why tax season is more than a return—it's a reset Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Donna Fisk Don’t you just love a good New Year’s resolution? The clock strikes midnight, and it’s the opportunity for a whole new you. A surge in investment for whatever kind of wellness you’re seeking. But alas, we all know these great intentions don’t last. There’s even a new term called “Quitter’s Day” reserved for the second Friday in January. With the death of our...

Education

Investing In Beauty

Salon owner Luana Stavar finds that investing in her Team has beautiful results Article by Lisa Kintish | Photography by Provided by La Vida Salon Luana Stavar didn’t just want to open a salon; she wanted to change salon culture. Reimagining the very method in which she learned her craft, the owner of La Vida Salon in East Hanover was determined to let her stylists shine by offering them a hands-on education. She knew with the right kind of investment, they would flourish. Recalling her early...

Home + Design

Invest in Kitchen Energy Efficiency

Cooking up better energy efficiency starts with the right appliances Article by Lisa Kintish Induction Reduces Waste Induction heats pans directly with electromagnetic energy, unlike gas cooking surfaces, which emit 40 to 60 percent of the energy into the kitchen, according to Molly Miller, Sales, The Royal Green Appliance Companies. Befriend Smart Appliances Smart appliances learn our habits! An example is Fisher & Paykel’s ActiveSmart technology, which keeps food fresher longer by...

Health + Wellness

Investing in Women's Health

Dr. Marisa Sweeney, owner of Be Well Integrative Health Services, revolutionizes the support of women throughout their health journey Article by Nikki Blanche | Photography by Barbora Hindson Those who have recently spent time on Bank Street in beautiful and historic Morristown may have been delighted to find a colorful doorway nestled on the corner of a standard brick building. The vivid arabesque images hint at warm sunbeams and suggest a peek through flowered vines and sweeping branches to...

Home + Design

Old Meets New

An 18th Century Farmhouse Transforms into the 21st Century Article by Lisa Kintish | Photography by Donna Fisk Before Stacy Bush bought her nearly two-hundred-year-old farmhouse in Boonton Township, she knew her family’s next home would be unique. “I didn’t want a cookie-cutter house or a McMansion, and I didn’t want one needing lots of work.” When Bush and her husband saw the house, it was clear that it met every wish on their list, but one. It did need work. However, its potential made it...

Real Estate

Elevate Your Expectations

What you need to know to SPRING into the 2026 real estate market Article by Sueanne Sylvester, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Specialist Over the past three years, inventory and home sales were at historic lows. Meanwhile, homeowners celebrated spectacular equity growth as the median sales price grew 17.4%. Today, an estimated 30-40% of all homeowners in Morris County are mortgage-free! What do experts forecast for 2026? The National Association of Realtors predicts a 14% increase in...

Life + Culture

Organized, But Make It Real

Raising living room kids in a full house Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch If you know me, you know I love things organized and pretty *thanks to my interior designer mom.* But if you walk into our house, you’ll immediately know kids live here…and I love it that way. With a full house, I try to keep everyone together as much as possible. I’m raising  ”living room kids”  - not “bedroom kids.” I love seeing what they’re building, playing, and creating while we’re all in the same space...