Amy Craft-Peltier
Amy was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. She attended UL Lafayette and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. Amy works remotely for a healthcare company based out of Lafayette, LA. She and her husband Toby have two children - a rambunctious, loving boy and a sweet baby girl - and one dog. When she isn't working or spending time with her family, Amy enjoys quiet trips to Target, good food and, depending on the time of the day, coffee or wine.
Work / Life Balance :: Being a Boss Momma
In this day and age, just about everyone understands that work sometimes occurs outside of the normal 8-5, Monday through Friday. Being a boss means sometimes you must take care of certain issues yourself....
A Busy Mom’s Guide on How Not to Look Like the Hot Mess You...
Fashion, makeup and hair, oh my!
These are three things I am NOT great at. I went to Catholic school for most of my primary and secondary education, never wore makeup, and my hair usually...
To My First Born … Before Your Sister Arrives
I want you to know …
My sweet, loving, adventurous, rambunctious little boy, that you were my first. The first I held, comforted, loved and fed. The first I obsessed and worried about. The first...
Supporting Your Family Through Big Change
Change happens. If it is unwelcome, you may be lucky in that it happens slowly over a lengthy period of time. And sometimes, it slams into you like a sugared-up toddler “practicing” his football...
Surviving A Long Distance Marriage … While Pregnant
I never thought I would be THAT wife and mom … the one juggling a full-time job, a home on the market, a rambunctious toddler, a baby on the way … and a long...
Breastfeeding to Pumping Exclusively – A Working Mom’s Experience
Disclosure :: This post is part of a series for World Breastfeeding Week and is sponsored by Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
When I was pregnant with my first, I knew that I wanted to breastfeed.
I didn’t...
Riding The IVF Rollercoaster
If you, a friend, or family member have ever had the displeasure of meeting with an fertility specialist, you most likely know a little (or a lot) about the different types of Assisted Reproductive...
Moving Tips for The Busy Mom
So, you and your family are moving. You've put your house on the market, prepared for countless showings and finally received an offer on your home. You've accepted and are in the escrow /...
Tips For Putting A House On The Market – A Modern Mama’s Punch List
This list is not all-inclusive, but the tips below are what I’ve picked up along the way when it comes to getting your home market-ready. Spring is known in the real estate business as...
What To Do When Your Spouse Is Laid Off
In South Louisiana, we all cringe when we hear the dreaded words “Workforce Reduction Plan” and “Lay-offs.” It is not the news you expect to receive at 8AM on a Tuesday morning via a...