Courtney Pope
Courtney is a hometown girl who never planned on staying in Kansas or even having a family of her own, and now resides in Andover with her college sweetheart Zack (m. 2012), their twin daughters Ella and Emily (b. 2016), and their dogs Lady and Roscoe. She is a bank auditor for her 'day job,' and when she isn't chasing her toddlers or failing to conquer the never-ending piles of laundry and dishes, she enjoys going on dates with her husband, experiencing old favorites and new adventures through the eyes of her kids, iced coffee and hot tea, and devouring audiobooks and podcasts (savoring the rare paper book when time allows).
3 Fall Recipes That Are NOT Pumpkin!
There is finally a chill in the air (some days at least), which can only mean one thing – autumn is here, and for me it’s the start of the most wonderful time of...
17 Favorite Heat & Serve Meals Meals from Trader Joe’s
I saw a meme a while back that said “Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night for the rest of...
3 Tips for Combatting “Maskne”
As if 2020 didn’t already feel like a bad joke, the side effect that nobody asked for is here to diminish our self esteem, one face at a time – I’m taking about maskne....
Practical Advice for the Exclusively Pumping Mom
A week after my twins were born, the only thing holding them back from being able to come home from the hospital was being able to eat without being fed breastmilk through an NG...
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! How to Celebrate Our Favorite Wizard
July 31 will always hold a special place in my heart – Harry Potter’s birthday. It may seem silly to some that a grown woman even acknowledges this day, but as a child, the...
Five Math Activities for Preschoolers Using Counting Bears
As a mom of preschoolers, I’m always on the hunt for the trifecta of activities - one that provides learning opportunities, makes little to no mess, and is engaging enough to buy me some...
5 Best Gentle & Effective Sunscreens for Kids
Now that summer is here, it’s time to have a little fun in the sun! But first, sunscreen. Protecting skin from the sun should be important for everyone, everyday, but it’s even more so...
Life Lessons Learned From the Characters in Frozen 2
As a mom to young girls, I’ve watched more than my share of animated princess movies. Many of these are beloved classics from my own childhood, but now that I’m watching through the eyes...
Easy Summer Hairstyles for Girls
Warm weather is around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I just want my hair off my neck and face one it becomes sweaty season. My daughters are no different, and...
Babies on Board: Which Items Do You Need TWO of When You’re Expecting Twins?
Getting the news that you’re expecting multiples is insurmountable – I felt every emotion under the sun when I saw my two little gummy bears dancing on the screen. Once the dust settled and...
Low-Maintenance Skincare Products for Under $20
I am about as low-maintenance as it gets when it comes to makeup. It’s a fancy day when I’m wearing anything more than mascara! But one thing I have taken pretty seriously from a...
Having A C-Section Tamed My Inner Control Freak
I recently carried my nephew as a surrogate, and about a month before my due date found out that he his size and positioning were less than ideal for a natural delivery. After consulting...
10 Easy Ways to Reduce Household Waste
I think all parents can agree that we want to provide the best futures for our children and subsequent generations – and one way that we can contribute to that is keeping our planet...
Podcasts for the True-Crime Loving Moms
I’m a sucker for audiobooks and podcasts. They’re an easy, free way to keep my mind occupied while doing mindless chores or on the commute to work – they add a little spice to...