Authors Posts by Courtney Cox
Courtney Cox
Courtney lives in Grand Blanc. She's married to Matt, and they have two very smart, energetic, and involved kids, Walker and Tenley. Courtney is a working mom who spends her days teaching High School Biology and English. She thrives on being busy, but also struggles with finding a good balance. She loves working with people, but definitely is inspired when she is interacting with young people. In her free time....just kidding she doesn't have free time, but she does love to go to concerts and catch up with friends and family. Favorite things include Michigan football, college basketball, scented candles, any beach, campfires, traveling and spontaneous dance parties.
Homemade Applesauce with Freshly-Picked Apples
Homemade applesauce is one of my kids' favorite recipes to help with, in the kitchen. My mother-in-law shared this easy recipe with me when my kids were small and we have been making our...
Teacher Appreciation Week: 10 Ways To Say Thank You
They wipe tears, erase fears, and fix boo-boos every day. You trust them with your precious babies for endless hours during the school year. Teachers play a huge role in shaping our children. If...
Raising Butterflies: The Ultimate Low Maintenance “Pet”
We can’t have pets. Simply put, my children sneeze, cough, and itch as soon as they are around any snuggly animal with fur. The problem with their allergies is that they want nothing more...
Vacation Souvenir Collections I Wish I Would Have Started With My Kids
Vacation souvenir shopping - I get it. I really do. I vividly remember carrying around my hard-earned spending money wandering around the store searching for the perfect purchase to commemorate the memories made on...
The Sports Mom Shuffle: 10 Survival Tips for Moms this Spring
We were three weeks into our family's Spring sports schedule, and I was ready to throw in the towel!
While studying this month's calendar on the side of the fridge, I realized that on average...
So You Want to Ski? Check Out These Local Programs
Recently, we met some friends out on the ski hill for an after-school evening on the slopes. We had so much fun. My cheeks hurt from all of the laughing and smiling I did....
Never Cooked a Turkey? Quick Tips for the First Timer!
Nothing screams adulting like cooking a turkey and the entire Thanksgiving dinner. It is truly an art form making a meal with this many dishes come together. I found myself hosting for the first...
This Election Season, Don’t Ignore Your Kids!
This election season, please don’t ignore your kids! Instead, try teaching them how MUCH their vote matters.
As the yard signs started popping up in our neighborhood, so did the questions from my back seat....
Pool Maintenance Tips From a Pool Loving Mama
This is going to be the summer that we live in our pool. Like many families, we are planning to spend much more time at home with small groups of family and friends. The...