Courtney Medlin
Courtney was raised a Navy brat growing up in Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before her family put their roots down in Florida. She studied at Loyola University New Orleans earning her degree in Communications PR with a minor in English and earned her Masters in Marketing from SNHU. She moved to the Boston area in 2008, where she met and married her partner-in-crime, John. Mother of a 16 month old, stepmom to two 12 year olds (boy and girl) and dog mom to Abita and Riley, this family’s being raised with a love of the outdoors, scary movies and lots of laughs. Courtney works in marketing/PR and events and lives on the South Shore and has a passion for cooking and traveling. She volunteers her time as a Gold Award advisor for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and serves on the Friends board to her local library. She loves days that start with coffee and end with champagne.
When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip :: Easy Appetizers for Any Occasion
I love entertaining, whether it’s a holiday party or simply watching a game with family or friends (or sitting on the couch with my husband). A quick appetizer can elevate any gathering. Now, I...
It’s Halloween Season (I Mean Fall)!
As I write this, there are fewer than 90 days left in 2021. We all love the signs of the start of autumn — pumpkin spice lattes, flannel, and the real kickoff to leggings...
Low-Maintenance Weeknight Meals :: 6 Recipes to Try Now!
They say that everyone should work in the hospitality service industry once. If you haven't done that, just cook three meals (plus snacks) a day for your family — it's not that different! Kids...
Mom Icons in TV and Film
Have you ever watched a show or movie and seen a character go through some sort of antic and thought, “Same!” Before becoming a mom (or wife), I remember watching "Sex and the City"...
Skincare? Who Has Time for Skincare? YOU Do!
When thinking about skincare, I am reminded of that elementary joke, “Your epidermis is showing!” It's true, your skin is literally your largest organ, and just as you have to take care of organs...
TikTok Made Me Do It
I remember getting my first text message. My Nokia didn’t have apps but did have that snake game where you try to not hit the wall or yourself. Now, I have a folder on...
What’s in Your Toddler Bag?
Once upon a time, an early twenties Courtney met a mother who rocked a cocktail dress, had an infant, and didn’t have a baby bag in sight. She carried a clutch that I learned...
Toddler Adventures :: The Pancake Lie (+ My Favorite Recipe)
I'll admit it: I lie to my toddler about food from time to time.
Oh, you want ice cream for breakfast? Sure, here's a frozen yogurt.
I continue to be impressed by my son Jackson's developing...
Pizza vs. Bar Pizza :: Experience the Phenomenon
Spending my formative years in Florida, Hungry Howie’s pizza was the go-to for my family. Sure, it’s a chain, but the pizza comes with your choice of flavored crust! You really can’t go wrong...
Give an A+ for Teacher Gifts This Year
A lot of things this year have been difficult, to say the least, but one thing that’s emerged stronger than ever is gratitude. We are thankful for our loved ones and our health. We...
The Pumpkin Roll :: A Pandemic-Proof Holiday Tradition
This holiday season seems to be the latest thing we can add to the “pivot” column. When I learned that Thanksgiving was no longer a safe social gathering, I heard Jo March from "Little...
Attack of the Earworms!
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Top 40, commercial jingle, or kid tune? It's more than that — it's an earworm. No, it's not gross — that's the actual name...