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.
To All of the Involved Dads :: We are Better Moms Because of You
There is a book my daughter has loved since she was a one-year-old and has become popular favorite at bedtime: Hugs. As most toddler books, the premise is simple and the message consistent; each...
What I Wish I Had Known About the NICU – Spoiler Alert –...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General.
What I Wish I Had Known About the NICU - Spoiler Alert - Term Babies Go To the NICU Too!
I am a planner to an excruciating...
Just Say Yes to the House Cleaner
I am so glad I was born in the twenty-first century. And frankly, I don’t know how I would have survived otherwise. Watching Bridgerton made me realize I may have been sent off to...
Easter Basket Stuffers for the Last Minute Momma
While I am an expert of many mom-related things, Easter gifts I am not. I don’t know why that is. Maybe because it feels like we just had Christmas. Or because my daughter’s birthday...
Toddlering at Disney :: Everything You Need (and Need to Know)
It was Mardi Gras week, on the heels of a burst in American travel plus a marathon weekend during a 50th-anniversary celebration. Not to mention my child was two years old, turning three the...
The Case for Waiting to Find Out Your Baby’s Gender
As you know, in today's medically-advanced age, we have the convenience at our fingertips to find out the sex of our future babies. And many Americans want to take advantage of this indicator. According...
Your Best #Momlife: Which Subscriptions to Toss or Keep
It feels like a weird time to be a mom. Technology is so ever evolving that I become beyond impressed with each new convenient service that is introduced to the marketplace. I can’t help...
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...