Fitness

Great Futures Start Here

Impact and Giving Back-The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Article by Allison Hines | Photography by Marek Uliasz Photography Since 1986, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) has been more than an after-school program it’s been a cornerstone of growth, connection, and community support. Each year, more than 2,500 youth walk through the doors of Clubs in Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington, and Estes Park, ready to learn, lead, and dream. Inside, they find caring mentors, new...

Beauty

Beyond the Facial

The Studio That Became a House of Quiet Luxury Article by Founder Essay by Amna Rafiq I opened The Skin Lounge in 2019 because I believed women deserved something better than fast fixes and fear-based beauty. I didn’t want to build a business that revolved around “anti-aging,” pressure, or perfection. I wanted to build a place where skin could be understood, protected, and strengthened for the long run and where women could feel respected , not marketed to. That belief started long before...

Life + Culture

The Sweet Gift of Connection

Sweet Heart Winery: Where Giving is Poured from the Heart Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, World Wonders LLC There is something quietly transcendent about a place built not only on craft, but on care — where each glass holds a story, and every pour reflects the pulse of a family who believes that generosity is as essential as the wine itself.  At Sweet Heart Winery , nestled along the banks of the Big Thompson River, giving is not a gesture reserved for the...

Arts + Culture

Northern Colorado United for Youth:

Brotherhood, Integrity, and a Legacy of Giving Article by Desiree Gustafson | Photography by NOCO Unify In every community, there are organizations that quietly shape the landscape of possibility for future generations. In Northern Colorado, one of those groups is Northern Colorado United for Youth, or NOCO UNIFY, a collective of men who believe that true strength isn’t measured by accolades, but by how much you give back. Built on shared morals, integrity, and the conviction that brotherhood...

Local Services

Uniting Northern Colorado to protect, heal, and empower children in crisis.

Powered by Local Business. Driven by Purpose. Article and Photography by Realities For Children unites businesses, agencies, and community members to ensure no child is forgotten . Serving Northern Colorado’s most vulnerable youth, they provide safety, healing, and hope for children facing abuse, neglect, or crisis. With 100% of community contributions going directly to kids, they’re breaking cycles of trauma and building brighter futures—one child at a time. “We first found Realities For...

Life + Culture

The Thoughtful Escape: Summer Books That Shape Who You Become

Summer Books That Shape Who You Become Article by Jahna Eichel There’s something powerful about choosing what we let into our lives—how we spend our time, what we focus on, and where we place our energy. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, faster, summer offers a rare chance to slow down, reflect, and reset. Reading for self-development isn’t just about gathering information—it’s about realignment. It’s about finding calm in the middle of ambition, and remembering that growth...

Life + Culture

Four Paws, One Purpose: The Lives of Guide Dogs

Article by By Kathleen Martin, Elevations Credit Union People make many matches in their lives: romantic partners, workplaces, and friends. But the match between a guide dog and the person they serve is especially rare and intense. “The connection transcends family — transcends everything,” said Ellie Carlson, founder of Canines and Canes LLC. “There’s no other role in the human world like it." The closeness comes from the time the pair spend together, as well as the depth of vulnerability...

Health + Wellness

Gentle Dental for Fort Collins’ Furry Faces

A look inside the powerhouse of women redefining veterinary dental care in Fort Collins Article and Photography by There’s a quiet hum of compassion and precision just south of Harmony Road in Fort Collins, where Animal Dental Care & Oral Surgery has made its home. Inside their thoughtfully designed clinic, pets receive not only advanced dental treatment but also the kind of empathy and meticulous care that’s hard to put into words. For the team here, the mission is simple: provide...

Beauty

The Modern Pursuit of Vitality

How Fort Collins Men Are Reclaiming Youth at Xanadu Med Spa Article and Photography by A quiet revolution is underway in Fort Collins. You won’t find it in the gym or on a trailhead—but rather behind the doors of a polished medical spa. At Xanadu Med Spa, the modern man isn’t chasing vanity—he’s investing in longevity. With a refined approach to wellness, performance, and appearance, more men are turning toward advanced medical aesthetics as part of their total vitality protocol. Their goals...

Fitness

Power Moves:

With Club Pilates Front Range Village Article and Photography by The Push-Up with Ring Assist refines upper body strength and core control. Scapular stabilizers, pectorals, triceps, and transversus abdominis engage for stability and precision. Start in plank, ring under the sternum. Lower in three counts, then press back to start. Modify with knees down or challenge yourself by removing the ring. This variation builds strength, alignment, and control—hallmarks of Pilates movement.