Katie Templet
A kid at heart, Katie loves all things writing, Harry Potter and musicals. At any moment, she is down for either a cup of coffee or margarita. Her passions are building and improving her community of Lafayette, where she was born and raised, and teaching her one daughter to have a British accent. (Not so successful at that last part yet). She spends her day as a nonprofit ambassador, helping nonprofits amplify their mission and creating more social good.
Christmas Shopping :: What to Buy the Person Who Has Everything
It wasn’t so long ago that I remember a time where I didn’t have everything I needed. Granted, my income was surely a lot lower than it is currently. When Christmas came along, it...
Honest Opinion :: Family Holiday Photo Shoots are the Worst
I recall specifically looking forward to the day when I would have my own family and reason to send holiday photos. Before that point, it seemed silly to send a photo of just myself...
Curly Haired and Frizzy Headed Mommas: Try the Brazilian Blowout
To the mommas with too much frizz and hyperactive curls: I’m about to change your life.
You may have become like I was a few months ago - resigned to the fact that your lovable...
Seeing My Community in Maid
October is annual Domestic Violence Awareness month--and it is not a coincidence that Netflix dropped its new series “Maid” at the beginning of last month. If you are unfamiliar with the series, Maid is...
The COVID Positive
Another COVID-19 post. I know. Bear with me. I promise this isn't about anyone catching an infection. I also promise I'm not about toxic positivity vomit all over you. I will never utter the phrase,...
Why You Need a Moms Group
You may be thinking, I already have one. A few close friends who are moms too. Or maybe it’s a co-worker. Could even be your mother. But scratch that. Start from the beginning. I...
Conquering the Laundry Monster
It was different before.
Actually, let’s go way back to when it was Katie, a party of one. Laundry really wasn’t an issue, if you don’t count how many times I didn’t fold my laundry,...
Nighttime Hack :: The Pallet
I understand that after reading my story, you may think I have not won. That I am celebrating victory when the battle is still being fought. But, friends and fellow mamas, if and when...
Confessions from a Serial Credit Card Swiper :: How I Cleaned Up My (Credit)...
A few months ago I was finally buying my first home. Well, kind of. It was the first time I was signing on the dotted line, although my husband had purchased a home before...
Toddlers and Tantrums :: Why I Love This Stage
Poor toddlers.
They get such a bad rap. If I had a dollar for every time I heard “terrible twos” and “terrible threes,” I probably wouldn’t have any issues paying for childcare. When I finally...