Health + Wellness

Your Healthy Life

Mona Merrick, Owner of Body Balance Coaching, Shares Easy Ways to Maintain Gut Health Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Abby Watkins For many, living a healthy life means working out a few times a week and eating fruits and vegetables regularly. But according to Mona Merrick, a Parker-based functional health coach and Pilates instructor, the health journey includes physical, emotional and mental well-being, and the gut serves as a foundation. “The gut influences nearly every major...

Sports + Recreation

Rodeo Princess In Parker

The Joy, Camaraderie and Grit of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Through the Eyes of Parker’s Princess, Addison Staninger Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Dance the Magic Photos Editor's Note: The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo marks its 108th year beginning July 24 and spanning two weeks celebrating Douglas County's western and ag roots. This year's fair and rodeo features premier acts such as Trace Adkins and AWOLNATION, ProRodeo events, food and arts open class competitions and...

Travel

Pura Vida For All

How Costa Rica Masters Family Fun, Sustainable Luxury and Eco-Tourism Article by Joan Dameron | Photography by Ashley Church Costa Rica is a rare destination that offers something for everyone. Its variety is what truly sets it apart; you can move from lush rainforests and volcanoes to serene beaches and luxury resorts all within one trip. It’s also a destination deeply rooted in wellness, sustainability and the “Pura Vida” (pure life) lifestyle, which focuses on an intentional mindset of...

Sports + Recreation

Meet Your Neighbor: Debbie Mills

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Fair Board Director, Debbie Mills Leads With Style and Grace Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Recognized as Committee Woman of the Year by The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, Debbie Mills is the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Fair Board Director. Debbie, starting in the middle, can you share about traveling to rodeos with your girls when they were younger? They did youth rodeo in high school, primarily National Little Britches Rodeo...

Home + Design

Crafting Designer Entrances

FRISCO Gate Designs Estate Gates Where Elegance Meets Engineering Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Matt Rees A custom-built gate produced by FRISCO Gate, a full-service, locally owned welding and fabrication business, sets a property apart from the rest. With over a decade of experience, they specialize in handcrafted gates tailored to each client’s vision. From intricate designs to precision engineering, customers know they are getting the best from Matt Rees and his team.  “Our...

Local Services

More Than Coffee

Marvin’s Place Serves Up Hospitality, Kindness and Community Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by @danrichard.co When visiting Marvin’s Place in Downtown Parker, you’ll often see guests reading a book, chatting with a friend or striking up a conversation with a stranger. What you won’t find is someone typing away on their laptop because the specialty coffee shop doesn’t have Wi-Fi. That aspect was an intentional decision by owners Chris and Tasha Gary, who opened Marvin’s Place in March...

Life + Culture

For a Brighter More Vibrant Future

Gentlemen Leading With Passion, Investing With Vision and Honoring Life with Excellence Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Tyler Stanfield Singer and Songwriter From Tyler,  I grew up in a small town surrounded by music. I started playing classical piano at a young age, eventually moving to guitar, singing and then songwriting. My style is a melting pot of every bit of music I have absorbed in my life. Everything from blues to rock to Americana. As a songwriter, could...

Fitness

Women Entrepreneurs Of Parker

By investing in Hotworx franchises, two local Parker women created a rampant success Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided and Kristen Gonzales Hotworx franchises fell into the laps of Amy Nicholas and Jennifer Young when they least expected them, but needed them the most. “I was a stay-at-home mom for a long time, and I always kind of felt like I wanted to do something more,” Amy explains. “My husband and I were both athletes growing up, so being physically active and staying...

Life + Culture

Unleash the Stars

Highlighting Eight Ladies Who Are Dreaming Big and Defining What It Means to Reach for the Stars and Find Success Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Ollie Casaretto General Manager at Indochine Cuisine  What are you passionate about? My passion is creating a space where people feel truly welcomed and safe, especially those who often struggle to find food they can trust. Working alongside my mentor, Yume Tran, has shown me how much care and intention go into every...

Life + Culture

Weathering Storms

Kathy Sabine Talks About Her Career and Skin Cancer Journey Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Provided Kathy Sabine is a mom, wife, meteorologist, journalist and long-time Parker resident.  While several people have watched her on 9News for the last 33 years, many don’t know that she developed a love for journalism and weather by chance.  Kathy was the first person in her family to go to college. She started out studying veterinary science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo before...