Finance + Legal Services

5 Tax-Saving Strategies to Keep More of Your Money

5 Tax-Saving Strategies to Keep More of Your MoneyTax season doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. With the right strategies, you can minimize your tax bill and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs, in your pocket.Whether you’re a DIY tax filer or rely on a pro, understanding these key moves can help you make smarter financial decisions and sidestep costly mistakes. Let’s dive in.1. Adjust Your Withholding to Avoid SurprisesGetting a big refund might feel like a win, but it...

Home + Design

Deep Restorative Sleep

Improve Your Wellness With the Right Mattress at Snooze Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Photography Provided. “We do things a little differently at Snooze. Instead of coming in and laying on every rectangle in the store, we use technology to help you find the right mattress,” Owner of Snooze Mattress Company in Castle Rock and Parker, Keith Chambers talks about their pressure mapping system. “It has 1,700 pressure sensors in it. When you lay down on it, it takes a map of your body...

Professional Services

Faith, Growth and Fresh Leadership

The Solomon Foundation's New CEO Carries Forward a Legacy of Faith, Community and Kingdom Impact Article and Photography by The winds of change are bringing new energy to The Solomon Foundation, a cherished part of the Parker community since 2010. With excitement in the air, the nonprofit is preparing to welcome a fresh face to the helm. Josh Means officially stepped into the CEO role on March 31, 2025, following in the footsteps of founding CEO Doug Crozier. The Solomon Foundation (TSF) is...

Health + Wellness

A Better You Creates a Better World

Family Feel, Extravagant Care at Parker Integrative Health Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins “I felt like I was losing my son,” Jennifer Dutilly describes the terrifying feeling she had when her son was diagnosed with ADHD. “He was starting to become nonverbal. He felt like he couldn’t stand in front of a classroom or talk or even ask his teacher anything.” She ended up taking him to Parker Integrative Health where they began brain mapping. After about 20 visits she...

Fitness

Hotworx: The Importance of Investing in Health

Prioritizing Health for the Long Term Establishes a Happier, Healthier Lifestyle Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Photography Provided From someone with 20 years as a certified fitness instructor who understands the importance of exercise for physical and mental health benefits, talking with Amy Nicholas, owner of Hotworx in Parker, felt like collaborating with a friend. The new year brings endeavors of making health a priority, and the commitment is worth it. “A lot of people...

Finance + Legal Services

From Seed to Success

How Trust Drives Financial Growth Article by Hannah Echols-Grieser | Photography by Abby Watkins Growth requires trust. Everything, from relationships to your money, needs a safe place to thrive. At Seed Money Consulting, Shahab Maslehati and his team provide the education, expertise and environment to help clients build successful businesses and financial portfolios. The firm’s name reflects the idea that, much like seeds, finances and entrepreneurial ventures may start small but have...

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...

Local Services

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...

Local Services

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...