Life + Culture

Casting Call Cuteness

Celebrating Our 2025 Cover Contest Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Jackie Korn - Korn Dogs NJ We came. We saw. We wagged! A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to our Somerset Hills  2025 Cover Model Casting Call —and especially to all the fabulous pups who showed up ready for their close-up. The energy, joy, and community spirit on display made this one of our most memorable events yet. This year’s casting call was bigger than ever! With so many adorable, camera-ready...

Life + Culture

Turning Grief into Purpose

Lindsay Schambach’s Mission at Imagine Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Lindsay Schambach Lindsay Schambach never envisioned a career in grief support. The former Newark teacher and charter school principal thought her life’s purpose was firmly planted in education. But when her husband, Mike Schambach—Montclair State’s head men’s lacrosse coach and a Bridgewater native—passed away from stage four colon cancer in 2018, everything changed. Left widowed at 35 with two young children...

Beauty

Monet Skincare

17-year-old entrepreneur Talia Hecht launches Monet Skincare with first product designed for teen skin at IBS/IECSC New York Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Talia Hecht At just 17 years old, Talia Hecht, a junior at the Pingry School in Basking Ridge , is making waves in the beauty industry with the launch of her skincare brand, Monet Skincare, and her debut product designed specifically for teen skin. A local entrepreneur with a passion for wellness and community impact, Hecht ...

Home + Design

Landscapes for the Whole Family

Designing with Kids and Pets in Mind Article by Michael Todd A thoughtfully designed landscape doesn’t just enhance the look of a home, it can also improve how the space functions for the entire family. When planning outdoor environments for households with children and pets: safety, durability, and playfulness become just as important as aesthetics. Whether designing from scratch or making small improvements, there are key considerations that help ensure a landscape is both welcoming and...