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 (9), Patrick (4.), and Violet (4 months.) 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.
What to Expect When You DIY as a Parent!
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.”- Napoleon Bonaparte
I have LOVED to watch HGTV and the DIY channel for years. When Covid hit, my husband and I took it as the...
Why I Will Always Recommend Speech Therapy!
“The path of development is a journey of discovery that is clear only in retrospect, and it’s rarely a straight line.”― Eileen Kennedy-Moore
There is a deep desire for mothers to have their children meet every...
The Sparkle Helps! :: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
August has been a heavy month. With the fourth Covid surge in Acadiana, adjusting to the back to school routine, Afghanistan, and so many of our neighbors suffering the impacts of Hurricane Ida, I...
How to Support Your Postpartum Partner
"Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary — it’s an act of infinite optimism." - Gilda Radner
Becoming a mom is a whirlwind! Within...
Lessons I’ve Learned from Bluey
Oh, biscuits! Have you fallen in love with the show Bluey, yet? This Australian cartoon has become a fixture in our household. When I asked my 6-year-old why she loved the show so much...
I’m Scared of Back to School During a Pandemic Too, Mama!
School will be back in session this week and Covid-19 numbers are sky high in Louisiana, especially so in Acadiana. The past year and a half, I have done everything in my power to...
Motherhood: Pouring from an Empty Cup Chronicles
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also Born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Becoming a mom...
Make Your Home Your Sanctuary
“A simplified life means that what has to get done will get done. And when we pare down life to its simplest, most beautifully basic parts, we’re left with room to enjoy each other,...
10 Ways to Work It as a Working Mom!
“I think every working mom probably feels the same thing. You go through big chunks of time where you’re thinking, ‘This is impossible –oh, this is impossible.’ And then you just keep going and...
Bringing the Mama Magic in a Pandemic
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” - Kay Redfield Jamison
It officially marks one year that we have been impacted by COVID-19. A year...