Courtney Whittington
Courtney was born and raised in Louisiana where she met her husband (married in 2005). They have moved several times, but finally feel very settled in NW DC after moving back in 2016. She has four energetic kids: Cormac (2010), Evangeline (2013), Solomon (2016), and Antoinette (2019). She thinks motherhood is absolutely wonderful, but is constantly trying to figure out how to manage it all. She spends her days talking Star Wars, playing with legos, doing crafts, having tea parties, and chasing her toddler. Motherhood is wonderful and wild and in 2017 she banded together with other mothers to start DC Area Moms to inspire, learn, and grow together.
She loves morning coffee, chocolate, chatting with people since she's an extrovert, a clean house (which is rare these days). She dislikes when her kids don't listen the first time, she abhors littering, and doesn't enjoy shopping.
Deck the Walls: A Wreath Making Event
The holidays are upon us and we are thrilled to host our fifth annual Deck the Walls: A Wreath Making Event! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 8 from 4-6 pm at The Play...
Time for Christmas: Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s Newest Holiday Musical
Dance into the holidays with Time for Christmas: Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s Newest Holiday Musical!
Live theater is always a magical experience. But when you add the Christmas spirit, it can turn into something spectacular!...
Winter Holiday Guide
It's the perfect time of year to enjoy all that the Washington, DC Area has to offer with our family and friends. Here is your Winter Holiday Guide as you navigate all the holiday family...
Where to Order a Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we love a home cooked meal, sometimes it simply isn't doable because of new babies, children, aging parents, and all the other responsibilities. And that's ok! Wondering...
Manna Bags for the Homeless: An Easy Family Service Project
The world needs so much love and light (always!). One way we try to help our community is by creating Manna Bags for the homeless. Manna was the food that miraculously appeared daily for...
Where to Donate Halloween Candy
Happy Halloween! Once all the trick-or-treating is over and you're trying to figure out what to do with all the candy at home, we have you covered! Having candy is wonderful, but if there...
Enter DC Area Moms’ 2024 Halloween Costume Contest
Get ready for DC Area Moms' Fifth Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was a Halloween highlight in 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 and we are thankful to partner with Studio 1527 again for a...
You’ve been BOOed! Now BOO Friends and Neighbors
Ready to BOO your neighbors and friends this Halloween season? Now is the time! Booing is a great way to celebrate the spooky-fun holiday. Plus, it is a wonderful way to build community and...
Ways to Support our Jewish Friends & Jewish-Owned Eateries
Yom Kippur begins at sundown tonight. This is one of the most important days in the Jewish calendar. We have compiled a list of ways to show love to our Jewish friends and Jewish-owned...
Struggling with Childcare? Meet Sommet Nannies
Finding top-notch childcare is at the top of every new mom’s list—but can often feel next to impossible, akin to finding a unicorn. Jumping from nanny to nanny can be stressful for both parents and...
Meet Hope Law: A Single Mom and Adrenal Cancer Survivor on a Mission
Hope Law, a single mother of three, has faced challenges that most of us can’t even imagine. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with adrenal cortical cancer (ACC), a rare and aggressive disease that...
DC Area Guide to Local Photographers
Some of our most treasured possessions are family photography and our Guide to Washington, DC area Photographers has you covered! From new babies and family milestones to special achievements and occasions, we love to...
Fall Family Events, Halloween, & Trick-or-Treating in the DC Area
Fall DC events are here and FULL of fun! The temperature is dropping, leaves are changing, pumpkins and apples are ready to be picked, and it's Halloween season!
Check out our full guide to fall...
The Plumbing Company That Puts Customers First
The Drain Guys, based in Gaithersburg, is an expert plumbing company serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The founder, having worked at some of the major corporate plumbing companies in the area, wanted to...