Home Services

Spring Landscaping

As winter melts away and the first signs of spring emerge, homeowners begin dreaming of the perfect outdoor space. Whether it’s a vibrant flower garden, a cozy patio, or a complete yard transformation, landscaping renovations can breathe new life into your property. But with so many options available, how do you decide which projects are worth your time and investment? The key is to balance beauty, functionality, and long-term upkeep. Here’s how to make the best landscaping decisions for the...

Fitness

Training Young Athletes for Excellence

Stacy Ingram Teaches Kids to Mentally Prepare for Sports Performance and for Life Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Provided Stacy Ingram coaches young athletes; not at a gym or pool, not on a field or court, but at a table for two at a local Starbucks. In fact, she can train her clients anywhere. Why? Because she trains the mind. She equips her clients for mental toughness to advance in their sport. Athletes and coaches often say that sports are 80% mental and 20% physical. Stacy's...

Local Services

Our Local Gem

Supporting Local Vendors and Creating a Community Atmosphere in Downtown Parker Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided Stepping into The Local in downtown Parker immediately brings an overwhelming sense of community. Maybe it’s because most items are locally sourced from small business owners. Perhaps it’s finding food and unique gifts in the same space. It could be the fact that the store attracts locals as repeat customers while catering to tourists who want a treasure to...

Professional Services

Through the Artistic Eye of Her Camera Lens

Abby Watkins Knows How to Bring a Photoshoot to Life and Capture Your Story Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins “The best advice I ever received was, ‘put your camera in manual mode and go out and get frustrated,’ and so that’s what I did,” Abby Watkins, head photographer at Abby Watkins Photography, LLC reflects on her first steps as a photographer. It was her dream to be a photographer, but advice from her dad led her down the path toward becoming an elementary school...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Stacks

Meet One of Your Local Librarians, Andrea Wyant! Article by Andrea Wyant | Photography by Hutch Tibbetts, Douglas County Libraries Andrea Wyant is the Collection Acquisition Supervisor at Douglas County Libraries. She’s a proud Parker resident and one of your local librarians. Twenty years ago, I landed my first “big girl” job at Douglas County Libraries in Parker and I’ve been in love with this community—and this meaningful work—ever since. I have to give a special shout out to the former...

Arts + Culture

The Conversation Between Art and Artist

Local Artist, Dave Reiter Shares the Evolution and Movement in Creating His Oil Paintings Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Local artist Dave Reiter has a passion for the story and connection that art brings. Graduating from the Colorado Art Institute, Dave found his artistic voice within the fine arts professionally in 2007. I had the opportunity to meet him at a coffee shop where he kindly brought a couple paintings to show me his work and process.  The coffee shop...

Home Services

How to Protect Your Landscaping in the Wintertime in Colorado

Colorado’s winters can be stunningly beautiful, but they’re also harsh on your landscaping. The combination of freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and fluctuating weather patterns can wreak havoc on your yard if proper precautions aren’t taken. Here’s how you can safeguard your landscaping this winter while also preparing for a flourishing spring.Protecting Trees and ShrubsWrap Vulnerable Trees: Use burlap or tree wraps to shield young or delicate trees from windburn and frost damage. This is...

Health + Wellness

Starting Well With Treehive

They’re setting their goals based on what they’re afraid of, what they lack—and nobody makes good decisions from a place of fear. Article by Grace Behnke | Photography by Provided They’re setting their goals based on what they’re afraid of, what they lack—and nobody makes good decisions from a place of fear. “How do you position yourself to make your goals from a place of rest instead of a place of desperation?” Kristine Stork, office manager at Treehive Chiropractic, a community health...

Fitness

Attention Ladies!

Parker's Newest Boot Camp Enlists Women for Fitness Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Provided I was perusing a card selection at a local retail store when my eyes fell on this one; ”New Year's Resolutions: Casual promises I make to myself that I am under no legal obligation to fulfill.”  I laughed out loud. It rang true for me.  My number one resolution for years has been, ”Work Out More and Lose Weight,” followed by a sub list of action steps; no sugar, no carbs, workout six days a...

Fitness

Just Get Yourself Through the Door

Peaches & Gaines is an Advocate for Building Powerhouse Women Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided by Peaches & Gains The music is pumping. Happy chatter fills the room as women rotate through their stations according to the wall-mounted screens. There’s an occasional grunt of exasperation, whoop of success and hearty clang of weight machines. Stepping into Peaches & Gains immediately fills you with a sense of community. “Our weight training classes focus on women’s health...