Wellness

The Aesthetics 360 Style

Parker Medspa Isn’t a Typical Day Spa, It’s So Much More Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Allison De Craen, Photography with Allie Lauren Taylor, owner of Aesthetics 360, defines style as “what is authentically you,” and it is reflected in how she runs her Parker med spa. “So many of these spas that you go into feel cold and sterile and definitely not fun. You have to whisper and listen to whales singing in the background. That’s not the style we embody. I want clients to come in...

Auto + Marine

Meet Your Neighbor

Lead Guitarist in 90s Til Dawn, Jeremy O'Bryan Shares His Passions Centered Around Music, Family and Cars Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Jeremy O'Bryan Jack of All Trades Master of None Could you share a little bit about yourself? I’ve lived in Parker for 13 years now. I love it. No plans to move. I’m a full-time single dad. I work multiple jobs. I play in a band and run as a sound engineer at Tailgate. And then, you know, I travel with my kids. I’m super involved...

Arts + Culture

Capturing Style Through Photography

An Artist Showcase With Abby Watkins Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Abby Watkins Abby Watkins Photography highlights the style from within, a peek into the soul of every person photographed.

Travel

Experience Paso Robles

The Silken Tannins of DAOU Mountain and the Immersive, Glowing Valleys of Sensorio Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Daou Vineyards Beyond the high-octane energy and neon hum of Las Vegas lies a different kind of magnetism, one found in the rolling, golden hills of the Central Coast. For those seeking to explore beyond the desert's edge, Paso Robles has emerged as the premier luxury escape, a place where the pace slows, the air cools and the senses are treated to a masterclass in...

Education

Be A Good Person

Bringing The Community Together With Four Simple Words Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided Four bold black letters. A resonating anthem. Driving home kindness with a simple message. When Julian Donaldson and Darian Simon created the Be A Good Person fashion line, it was about bringing people together with a timeless proverb. “It was in 2015, and social media was kind of becoming polarizing,” Trevor Obering, Creative Director of Operations, explains. “They just kind of wanted...

Local Services

Parker’s Pet Nanny

Wendy Strain’s Passion For Pets Motivates Her Growing Business Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Provided At Camp Pet Nanny, dogs play hide-and-seek and do crafts with camp director Wendy Strain, owner of The Pet's Nanny of Parker. Wendy opened her business two years ago after 20 years of working in the animal industry. “I love animals!” she exclaims. “I wasn’t happy working in any job if it didn’t involve animals. It’s just my heart and my passion.”  Her love for animals began at age...

Wellness

The Light House Denver

How a Denver Metro Nonprofit Aims To Ease a Child’s Transition Into Foster Care Article by Cassidy Ritter Elicia Williams was a foster parent for five years, gaining firsthand experience in Colorado’s foster care system and the limited support parents and kids receive.  When a child is placed in foster care, they often arrive at their new home with emotional trauma and few belongings. The foster parent typically has little information about the child’s needs, likes and dislikes until after...

Fitness

Take the First Step

The Hardest Step in Any Endeavor is the First One Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Provided Seth “One Shot” Rodenbaugh, Owner and Operator at Obsidian Martial Arts, has been a student of martial arts in various forms since he was four years old. With nearly a decade in the military under his belt on the combatives team as an Army sniper, Seth medically retired with a Purple Heart, and found a focus in jiu-jitsu. As the owner and operator of Obsidian Martial Arts, he makes it his...

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...