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.
9 Tips for Staying Fit Over 40, No Gym Required
Anybody else hit 40 and seem to mysteriously gain weight? In my 30s, I could maintain my weight without much effort. I had our son at 37, lost the baby weight and it suddenly...
Check Out These 4 Hidden Gems for Foodies in Old Town Wichita
I've worked near Old Town for nearly 20 years, so I love to frequent restaurants in the area. I'd venture to say that if you head to Old Town on the weekend or for...
5 Tips for Giving Yourself Grace When You Feel Like Giving Up
In a year when we’ve all struggled to find balance in our families, work and expectations of ourselves, it’s important that we, as moms and healthy human beings, stop and give ourselves some grace....
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...
How to Teach Your Child to Swallow a Pill (No Spoon Full of Sugar...
Do you resort to endless bribery just to get medicine down the hatch? It’s has been a battle for the entire five years of our son’s life. When we only had to worry about...
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...