Ashley Cook
Ashley grew up in Augusta and has lived in the Wichita area for most of her life. She works full time as vice president at a marketing agency. She'd been in the workforce for 15 years and faced years of fertility challenges before being blessed with son Charlie in 2015.
She met her husband, Josh, in kindergarten. The house-divided college sweethearts attended KU and K-State, starting their careers in Dallas before returning to Wichita in 2003. Not just a full-time executive and mom, she owns Josh Cook Golf Academy with her namesake husband. Ashley also enjoys volunteering as Wichita Aero Club vice chair, driving a golf cart with Josh and Charlie, drinking wine and spending time with family.
A Year Later, Another COVID Birthday Party
A year ago when I wrote an article about social distancing birthday party ideas, I would have never guessed that I'd be planning a second one for my son. As a mom, I’m mourning...
7 Fun (and Free) Ways to Entertain Kids at Home on a Rainy Day
I'm a big believer in using your imagination for play. This stems from my childhood. I grew up on a farm in the 1980s with no cable, the closet neighbor was a mile away...
Being Your Child’s Advocate: Our Journey with Sleep Issues
Last summer, I read this article on Wichita Mom titled Why We Can’t Ignore the Snore about kids, snoring, how it can be a sign of sleep disorders and impact on overall health. Our...
Pumping On the Go: Tips for Traveling with Liquid Gold
Let's face it, breastfeeding is not always convenient.
When my son was born, I was working a 40 hour a week job. My plan was to breastfeed when I was at home and on the...
I Miss How Our Life Improved During Quarantine
Am I the only one who’s missing being cooped up with family? If you would have told me on March 15 that I’d be looking back and thinking of what I miss about the...
5 Favorite Sleep Apps for the Sleepless Mom
Hello, fellow insomniac.
Are you reading this at 2 am? Did you fall asleep right after the kids and then wake up just now with a million thoughts running through your head? Let me guess,...
5 Summer Martini Recipes You Need to Try
What mama doesn’t need a drink right now, am I right? Martinis always make me feel sophisticated and like I'm living in an episode of Mad Men. But sometimes a classic vodka or gin...
How to Get Your Body Moving While Working From Home
I had never worked from home before the stay at home order was put in place. Aside from the basic adjustments of WFH with a five-year-old and husband in the background, I had no...
How to Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday During Social Distancing
As parents, the last thing we want to do is disappoint our children. Especially on their birthday. So how do you make a birthday special when you don’t get to celebrate with family and...
Let’s De-Stress: Where to Get A Great Massage in Wichita
The white fluffy robe. The smell of aromatherapy. Lounging in the relaxation room. Your phone on silent. Time for the worries of the world to melt away. I start to relax just thinking about...
The Benefits of Gratitude for Your Mind, Your Body, and Your Happiness
As 2019 kicked off and I was working on my goals, I started reading various blog posts to get me focused. I stumbled across a post from the maker of the daily agenda I...
Being Intentional with Your Time Management in 2020
I recently attended an event where the speaker discussed how as moms we need to be intentional with our time. I was intrigued, so I went home and Googled it.
Suddenly 78,800,000 results for “being...
Alternatives to Traditional Gift-Giving this Holiday Season
The joy of gift-giving. For some people, there’s no better feeling. For others, it means a never-ending list and stress. You don’t want to leave anyone out, but you don’t want to break the...
Once Upon a Time: How to Tell Your Own Fairy Tales
When our son was about three years old, he started getting restless at nap time (even after reading several books). I figured out that if I spoke in a quiet, soothing voice for several...