Finance + Legal Services

From Boomers to Gen Z: A Generational Look at Money Habits and Financial Choices

From Boomers to Gen Z: A Generational Look at Money Habits and Financial ChoicesWhat financial habits have helped you most in life?Which ones have held you back?No matter how you answer those questions, your money habits have a lot to do with how you grew up.1They also can be shaped by when you grew up.That’s because each generation can have a distinct perspective and different experiences shaping their approach to money and financial choices.With that, every generation can bring its own...

Local Services

First Response Dumpsters Gives Back

Former Fireman and Race Car Driver Fills a New Community Need Article by Grace Behnke | Photography by Photography Provided As the breeze gets warmer, March comes with a tantalizing hint of spring. On those days when the sun finally has some warmth back, we open the windows to start banishing months of dust. As exciting as it is, spring cleaning can bring its own hurdles. Sometimes, our dust is a bit less metaphoric and comes in the shape of clutter, chaos and general detritus. We need to call...

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Simon-Pure Furniture

Making a House a Home With High-Quality Amish Furniture Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided by Simon-Pure “This table,” explains Chuck Steffens, co-owner of Simon-Pure Amish Woodworks, “if you touch it, it’s velvety and you can feel the life of the piece in it.” A glance around the Simon-Pure showroom near downtown Parker showcases that life pulses behind every piece, whether it’s a table, bedroom set or outdoor pergola. The beauty of the woodwork, coupled with the creativity...

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Beyond Her Wildest Dreams

Poonam Moore Shares Her Story Behind Poonam's By Design And Her Legacy That's Still Being Written Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Poonam “Pam” Moore is an award-winning interior designer, remodeling general contractor and the founder of Poonam’s By Design. You may recognize her from HGTV’s Rico to the Rescue, 100 Day Hotel Challenge and more to come in 2025. (Hint, hint, keep an eye out.) With local stores in Park Meadows and Southlands, we had a chance to meet in...

Home Services

Native Roots

Denver-Born Landscaper Takes Homes From the Inside, Out! Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Photography Provided Native Coloradans are rare these days. We live among a wide field of transplants from all over the United States and beyond. Reid Winegar is a native with deep roots in the Colorado soil. "There's very few of us left; with all the people living here, it's harder to come across somebody who is originally from here." Reid met his wife Kaylee years ago at a dinner party in...

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...