Wellness

Spend A Day With Us at SoJo Spa Club

The Ultimate Wellness Playground Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by SoJo Spa Club If paradise had a zip code, it might just be 660 River Road in Edgewater, New Jersey. That’s where SoJo Spa Club rises above the Hudson River—a 140,000-square-foot wellness wonderland with skyline views so stunning you’ll forget you’re still in the Garden State. I finally visited SoJo after hearing friends rave about it for years, and this time I brought my mom along for a much-needed day of relaxation...

Fitness

Find Your Fit in The Oranges

From scenic hikes to high-intensity workouts, wellness thrives in West Orange and South Orange. Article by Carly Mac Manus In The Oranges, fitness isn’t just about breaking a sweat—it’s about finding balance. Whether you prefer a peaceful stretch, a pulse-pounding class or a nature-filled adventure, West Orange and South Orange offer endless ways to move, recharge and reconnect. Hike and Heal at South Mountain Reservation For those who find wellness in the great outdoors, South Mountain...

Life + Culture

Health is Wealth

Five Simple Ways to Keep Your Body Strong and Your Mind Sharp Article and Photography by Barry Farber I remember someone telling me years ago that when you get older, you realize nothing is more important than your health—and that health is wealth. As a Livingston resident and longtime part of the Essex County community, I’ve seen firsthand how much our daily choices shape the way we move, feel and think. What can we eat to live healthier and happier, how can we move to keep our bodies fit...

Health + Wellness

Winter Wellness Toolkit

Simple ways to boost immunity Article and Photography by Cara Zamorski, HWC, HN The cold, dark days of a New Jersey winter bring more than snow—they also bring peak cold and flu season. While we can’t control every germ we encounter, we can strengthen the body’s natural defenses. Holistic wellness reminds us that prevention isn’t perfection; it’s about helping the body stay strong, resilient and balanced. Think of your health like a toolkit. The more supportive tools you keep inside, the...

Style + Beauty

The Great 2026 Closet Reset

How to declutter, curate and fall back in love with getting dressed. Article by Nicholas Xavier Hall When seasons shift and wardrobes change just as quickly here in New Jersey, New Year’s Eve often conjures thoughts of goal setting, new gym routines, better eating habits and mood boards. What’s often overlooked—and rarely added to that list—is a deep dive into our closets. Rarely do we acknowledge the effect our clothes can have on our moods and how that affects what we think and feel about...

Food + Beverage

The Oranges “Glow Getter” Smoothie

A Wellness Ritual From Garden State City Lifestyle Article by Carly Mac Manus Every January, as we step into our Health & Wellness issue, I find myself doing what so many of us do this time of year—looking for fresh routines, healthier habits, and small but meaningful ways to feel more energized. And while I love a good fitness challenge or spa day as much as the next person, one of my most reliable daily resets is much simpler: my morning smoothie. It started a few winters ago when I...

Travel

Start the New Year in Style

The Waldorf Astoria New York and Pendry Manhattan West Set the Tone for a Luxe Winter Escape Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Waldorf Astoria New York, Pendry Manhattan West If you're looking to start 2026 with a little sparkle, New York City’s newest wave of luxury hotel experiences is calling. Just a quick trip from New Jersey, both the Waldorf Astoria New York and Pendry Manhattan West are offering winter-ready programming, elevated design and the kind of refined ambiance that...

Food + Beverage

Reinventing the Classic Meatloaf

Meatloaf Bundt Cake Article and Photography by David Burke Meatloaf, that fixture of home cooks’ repertoires, is not as American as you might think. Its origins as a way to use meat scraps date to Roman times, and today many cultures claim their own variations, including those throughout Western Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. The common denominator is the same: ground meat mixed with binders and seasonings, baked or steamed and often shaped into a loaf. Meatloaf’s popularity...

Life + Culture

Jenna Wolfe

Finding Strength in the Spotlight Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Jenna Wolfe Jenna Wolfe has never been afraid of a live mic, a little chaos or a good sweat. The Jamaican American journalist and personal trainer—best known for her work on NBC’s “Today” show and Fox Sports’ “First Things First”—has spent her life in motion. From live television to lifting weights, Wolfe has built a career and a life grounded in authenticity, energy and resilience. “Nothing ever goes according to...

Wellness

Tiny Habits, Big Wins

How Small Steps Lead to Lasting Change in 2026 Article by Hilary Russo Here in New Jersey, every January tends to bring the same buzz: new planners, fresh intentions and a long list of resolutions. Let’s be real—every January, we make big promises to ourselves. Eat better. Move more. Spend less. Be more mindful. And by mid-February, most of those promises are… well, somewhere between “I’ll start tomorrow” and “Wait, what resolution?” You’re not alone. Studies show about 80% of New Year’s...