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Ashley's Top Picks

Favorite Covers:

Jan/Feb 2018 and June/July 2021 I think I am obligated to pick these two because my sweet kiddos are on the covers. But in all seriousness, I am not a part of many cover shoots. Our talented team (photographer, Jamie, and designer, Andrea) are the brains behind these detailed photos. But for these two, I got to be a part of the magic and see just how much work and effort goes into a single shot.

Favorite Cover Kid:

They have all been adorable, but I am going to have to go with Sinny from our August/September 2020 issue. Her smile lit up the room and her story is nothing less than inspiring.

Favorite Section:

This has to go to our Kids Takeover. It is way more work than actually doing the magazine ourselves, but we love when local kids provide the content. Whether they are giving their advice, illustrating a story, or informing you on an important topic, their perspective is so unique and we love sharing each piece with our readers. Personally, I love that Avery and Reed (and Mason in a few years) get to participate. Avery takes her letter from the editor very seriously. Looking back, it's so fun to see how she has grown.

Favorite Story:

March 2013 we highlighted Disability Awareness month and the Color Blast 5K. As a part of the feature, we interviewed six individuals with disabilities that represented the local nonprofits hosting the race. Their stories were amazing, but it's what happened after the magazine released that makes this a favorite story. When Color Blast participants picked up their race bibs prior to the event, the six people we featured in the stories were present and signing autographs. We love when our community can come together for a bigger cause!

Favorite Pet Contest Winner:

Hands down... Hazel the goat, from our July 2020 issue. It was all we could talk about around the office for a week. Congrats, Hazel!

Biggest

moment:

On the cover of our April 2012 issue, I didn't catch a misspelled word. ON THE COVER. (Avery was seven months old and probably teething and not sleeping well... at least that's what I tell myself.) Don't forget to check out those "6 tips for heatlhier eating." Nine years later and this still keeps me up at night.