Fitness

The Future, Transformed

How One Woman’s Dualing Passions Can Change Lives For The Better Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello It’s hard not to see a recurring theme of duality when you talk to Aliana Parisi. She’s driven, yet grounded. Idealistic, yet practical. She’s the owner of a successful body-sculpting studio, Corpo D'Oro Body Sculpting ,  yet she’s in law school to become an attorney.  Aliana is not your typical 25-year-old.  A career in law was always on the table for her, although she...

Life + Culture

Winning Life's Pageants

The USOA Miss New Jersey Pageants Help Women Rise Beyond Their Dreams Article by Don Seaman & Phillip Barone | Photography by AV Photoshot Photography and Alten Burg Studio Wayne Lifestyle is proud to have been named the Official Magazine of the United States of America’s Miss New Jersey Pageants.    Why wouldn’t we be? Afterall, they are an organization whose motto is to “Empower Women, Inspire Others, and Uplift Everyone”. Their motto is not just for branding purposes, it is the guiding...

Life + Culture

It's Cinco de Mayo Time!

Guacamole’s Tamara Morales Teaches Us How To Celebrate Mexico Like An American Article by Don Seaman | Photography by John Agnello It’s May, and in many minds that means it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by enjoying some of your favorite Mexican foods and to usher in sunnier days. This inspired us to visit with Tamara & Jaime Morales, owners of Guacamole - a Taste of Mexico right here in Wayne. Tamara filled us in on what the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo is, her pride in being Mexican AND...

Home + Design

Create a Stunning Vase Arrangement with Long-Lasting Roses

The Enchanted Petal Step by Step Guide Article and Photography by Angela Shehi Love handmade creations? The Enchanted Petal brings you a step-by-step guide to design a beautiful vase arrangement using our preserved roses that last over a year with no maintenance! Simply keep them in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, and enjoy their beauty.   Join Our Photo Contest! Visit our store to choose your favorite blooms and design a unique arrangement.  Snap a picture and send it to (email)...

Food + Beverage

The Gulp of Mexico

Guacamole - A Taste of Mexico’s Garlic Shrimp Article by Jaime Morales | Photography by John Agnello The food found at Guacamole - A Taste of Mexico comes straight from the long line of the Morales family's kitchens, going back generations. Here's a recipe for Garlic Shrimp that you can make yourself, which can give your family the tastes and aromas found in traditional Mexican homes, both here in the United States and in Mexico. Make yourself your own taste of Mexico!   Ingredients: ...

Local Services

Investing In Your Health Is Everything

Sometimes, your wake-up call has to ring twice. Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Phillip Barone and David Faccone David Faccone had a wake-up call that ultimately answered an issue he’d had his entire adult life. While enjoying his lunch at a charity golf event, he choked on a piece of steak. Six hours later, he was having an emergency endoscopy to physically remove it. He’d had some choking scares before, but now he’d been officially diagnosed with a narrow esophagus. There’s medicine...

Finance + Legal Services

Invest In The Unexpected

Legally Protecting Your Newly Adult Children Before They Need It Article by Don Seaman | Photography by Ellen Goodman Getting your child off to college is hard work. Once you’ve run the gauntlet of applying to schools, getting all the financing in place, stocking them up with everything they’ll need while they’re there, and settling them in, you finally can “relax.” Then a month after they’re there, you get a panicked phone call from her roommate. There’s been an accident. Your daughter had...

Real Estate

Real Estate Success?

The Real Key Is Investing In The Right Relationships Article and Photography by Peter D'Angelo Relationships are the cornerstone of success, shaping our experiences and influencing our achievements. Nowhere is this more evident than in the real estate market. Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make, and the relationships you build during this process can determine your overall experience. Investing in the right relationships isn’t just about networking—it’s...

Food + Beverage

Lisa Baumann's Magic Crepes

The Waffles & Dreams Owner Shares An Easy Game Changer Article by Lisa Baumann | Photography by John Agnello Crepes are the romantic counterparts to cozy pancakes. They evoke images of a Paris street cafe, paired with a steaming café au lait in the springtime. But you don't need to go all the way to France to enjoy some world-class crepes - you can make them yourself, in your own quite American kitchen, for a memorable and elegant start to your day. Ingredients: 6 cups of milk 1 carton of...

Food + Beverage

Aunt Agnes’s Banana Bread 

Gina Monego shares her family's prized recipe...lucky us! Article by Gina Monego | Photography by Gina Monego & Phillip Barone This is our prized family recipe that I am sharing with all of you. My Great Aunt Agnes was the first member of our family to be born in America after our family immigrated from Italy. Through the years, she perfected her recipe, which came to be thought of as “The Crown Jewel” of her recipes. She later (reluctantly?) shared it with her sister, my Nonna. Eventually...