Emily Beatmann
Emily is a Louisiana native born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to UL Lafayette and earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations in 2012. It was here that she fell in love with her husband, Jude, and the city of Lafayette. On the weekends, you will find Emily at a festival, the farmer’s market, enjoying a Mardi Gras parade, or eating at one of the many delicious restaurants in Acadiana. Emily and Jude have two children named Mia (8) and Patrick (4.) She is a Marketing Director by day and mom by night! Emily has a passion for reading, Harry Potter, theatre, coffee, wine, spreading financial literacy, her friends, and family.
Acadiana Guide for Fellow Transplant Moms
Like many, I went to UL Lafayette for college and never left Lafayette after graduating! As a Louisiana native, I did not realize how vastly different the various parts of the state were. I’m...
Millennial Parents Are Doing the Work!
“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would...
Navigating Your Finances in 2023
Navigating Your Finances in 2023
Like many things in a post-pandemic world, things look incredibly different than they looked even a little over a year ago, especially within the financial space. In 2021, I was...
Fertility Struggles When You’re Already a Mom
For our first two kids, conceiving only took a few months. As I get closer to my mid-thirties and the year mark of trying to conceive, my hope is starting to dwindle on if...
Unpopular Opinion: Decorating with Your Kids is Not That Magical
We are getting closer and closer to Christmas and that means ... decorating! I LOVE the holidays and the activities that come with the season but decorating with kids is an experience. I know,...
The Family Five-Year Plan
This one is for all my fellow planners! Within the last few years, my husband and I have found a tremendous amount of value in sitting down to write a five-year plan for our...
Holiday Hacks that Just Make Sense
The last three months of the year are a whirlwind specifically for moms. We are the magic makers, the keepers of the calendars, and often burnt out from the mental load! As a seasoned...
11 Reasons Why We Love Festivals Acadiens
It’s officially here, y’all ... festival season! One of the unique aspects of our community is the ability to throw a fantastic party and Festival Acadiens Et Creoles certainly fits the bill. If you’ve...
Put Your Spouse in Time Out
I am constantly trying to create a safe space for my children to learn how to regulate their emotions and calm their nervous systems. But what happens when you as the parent are having...
Joining a Swim Club Made My Summer!
Some of my fondest memories growing up were spent swimming with family and friends. My mom was a teacher, so we were lucky to spend our summers going on day trips and lounging by...