Home + Design

Flooring Myths For Pet Owners

Don't Overlook The Importance Of Proper Flooring For Your Furry Family Members Article by Jennifer Wylie | Photography by John AGnello Photography & Video If you share your home with a dog or cat, you've probably heard plenty of opinions about which flooring works best for pets. As a flooring professional (and a dog owner myself), I hear many of the same misconceptions over and over again.    The good news? There isn't one perfect floor for every pet owner, and some of the most common...

Life + Culture

A Phone, A Lake, And Two Panicking Dogs

When The Moment Comes, Sometimes You Just Have To Jump Right In Article by Jennifer Seaman | Photography by Erin Jowaisas We both heard the bloop. Erin looked at me and said, “What was that?” And I said, “…I think I just dropped my phone in the lake.” Then we both saw it. The screen was still glowing underwater. And I thought, I have two choices: One, go in after it before the light goes out. Two, go buy a new phone. That’s it. No overthinking. Just do something or do nothing. ...

Local Services

The Animal Family

The Gentle Vet Is Where Anxious Pets Learn to Exhale Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello Photography and Video When he was a baby, Ryan Dulude unknowingly spent time in a cage surrounded by animals. His mother was not only unconcerned about this, she actually orchestrated it.   You do what you need to do as you’re building your veterinary practice while caring for a newborn. So that’s exactly what Linda Dulude did. She put her son in his Pack N Play and got to work at...

Food + Beverage

Muffins My Kids Actually Ask For

Carrot Apple Muffins Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Jessica Racioppe Carrot Apple Muffins As a mom of three young children, I'm always looking for simple ways to add a little extra nutrition to everyday snacks. These carrot apple muffins are a favorite in my house and they’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, naturally sweet, and perfect for lunchboxes, snack time, or busy days on-the-go. They’re packed with good ingredients and a serving of veggies that most kids never even notice. ...

Wellness

You Are Not Alone

Postpartum Depression: What I Want New Mothers to Know Article by Dyana Thompson As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in women’s mental health, one of the most important messages I share with new mothers is this: postpartum depression is not a sign of weakness, failure, or being a bad parent. It is a common and treatable medical condition that affects many women after childbirth. While many women experience the “baby blues” during the first couple of weeks after delivery...

Life + Culture

Our Cutest Pets Are Here!

Take A Paws From Your Busy Day For The Winners of Our "Cutest Pets" Contest Article by Don Seaman We’re happy to announce the winners of our first-ever “Cutest Pets” Contest, brought to you by Wayne Lifestyle and TapINTO Wayne. We searched far and wide (well, around here, anyway) to bring you some of the cutest pets you’ll ever see!    As TapINTO Wayne’s Jon "Ferris" Meredith said, we were looking to “see if you've got the makings of a pet superstar in your home.” And honestly, the response...

Arts + Culture

"Picture This" 2026

Spotlighting The Winners Of Our Annual Student Photo Contest Article by Phillip Barone | Photography by Students Within Our Communities We’re proud to share with you the winners of Wayne Lifestyle’s Annual “Picture This” Student Photography Contest. As usual, there were several hundred submissions. This is our 4th annual contest and the overall quality of the photos keeps going higher and higher which is a true testament to the various photography teachers who are working with the kids within...

Finance + Legal Services

Explore AI For Your Business

Without The Overwhelm Article by Pete D'Angelo | Photography by Dina Duva   If you've been quietly avoiding AI, I want you to know something. You're not behind. You're being careful. And there's a real difference between the two. I talk to small business owners every week. Real estate agents, attorneys, insurance brokers, and restaurant owners. The story is almost always the same. They tried ChatGPT once. They watched a webinar. Someone in their network keeps posting screenshots of AI doing...

Travel

Explore Rovinj, Croatia

A Slice Of Heaven The Rest Of The World Hasn't Fully Discovered Yet Article and Photography by Carmela Ginefra If you’re looking for a summer getaway from the mean streets of Northern New Jersey, we have an idea for you that you might not have thought about. But maybe you should. Rovinj is found in the region of Istria in Croatia. It is the heart-shaped peninsula in Croatia's far northwest — closer to Venice than to Dubrovnik, geographically and culturally. It's where menus arrive in two...

Finance + Legal Services

Trust In Conan

For One Wayne Silverfox, Building Wealth and Building Community Go Hand-in-Hand Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello and Conan Ward Conan Ward is a textbook Wayne guy.  His roots are here. He grew up in Packanack Lake. Graduated from Wayne Valley. Spent years coaching Track and Field there despite finding his calling in finance. He only gave that up when it became obvious that commuting into the city wasn’t conducive to coaching high school sports on that sort of schedule. But...