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.
“I See You, Abuela” :: Virtually Loving My Grandmother in the COVID ICU
I had imagined this day for a long time.
My sweet, sweet Abuela lived a wondrous, abundant life. She proudly raised five children, nurtured thirteen grandchildren, and experienced seven great-grandchildren. She has lived in Puerto...
Why We Gave Up Amazon for Christmas (and Life)
The most controversial thing I can tell any mom in 2020 is “I don’t use Amazon.”
We moms all experienced the terror that an international pandemic can do to our shopping trends. Not only...
To My Undecided Friends :: It’s Worth It.
Friends, I was you just a few years ago.
On the childless side of this. My husband and I were at the beach, our whole family packed into a small and cramped two-story beach house....
Teaching Moments at the Polls
While I am not one to share political opinions on social media despite my interest in current events, I’ve always been enthusiastic about encouraging everyone I know to vote. I’m sure it is attributed...
Missing Out: A NICU Perspective
When I had dreamed of having my baby, I imagined covered in absolute bliss, like the fluffiest sherpa blanket. After experiencing skin-to-skin and the first motherly act of breastfeeding, there would be an instant...