Katie McPherson

Jacksonville

Associate Editor, Lifestyle and Social at Romper

Associate Editor, Lifestyle and Social at Scary Mommy

Associate editor of lifestyle + social @romper. She/her. Tweets mine.

Articles

Compounded GLP-1s Are Going Away. Here's What To Do If You Take Them.

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

A 2024 poll revealed that around 15.5 million Americans now take injectable weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. But the lesser-known fact is that many people who take these medications are not paying the full sticker price on the brand names, relying instead on a more affordable compounded version. But now, compounded GLP-1s are going away, and millions of Americans who relied on them to assist or maintain weight loss may not be able to afford them anymore.
HBO's 'Harry Potter' TV Series Has Revealed Its Dumbledore, Hagrid & More

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

Weâ€™ve known that HBO would be making a new Harry Potter series since April 2023, and as we get closer and closer to the start of filming, weâ€™re starting to get all the details weâ€™ve been waiting for. Just this week, HBO finally announced some of the actors who have been cast in the Harry Potter reboot, shedding a little light on their decision-making process as well.
11 Egg Noodle Recipes, Because We Love An Affordable Meal Right Now

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

The humble egg noodle does not get the love it deserves. It can bulk up a casserole, carry a big scoop of literally any other food on top, or add some substance to a soup. Plus, it’s like the cheapest pasta on the market, averaging around $1.50 per 16-ounce bag for the store brand at most grocers. That said, you may only know one or two dishes by heart that star these cheap little guys — but they’re way more versatile than that.
I Went To A Head Spa & Let Someone Play With My Hair For An Hour

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

You’ve definitely seen the videos of Japanese head spas and wondered what it’d be like to have someone deep clean your scalp and essentially play with your hair for like an hour straight. Wasn’t that one of the best parts of childhood, having your mom or older sibling braid your hair and just luxuriating in how good it felt? So, when a new head spa opened in my area and reached out to me to try their services, I immediately accepted — you know, for science.
12 Easter Dinner Ideas That Aren't All Ham, Because It's Time For A Change

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

Every year it’s the same: turkey for Thanksgiving, ham on Christmas, and then ham again for Easter. My family has done it this way my entire life, and while it’s nice to not have to think too much about what we’ll be making for the holidays, sometimes a little change would be refreshing. Besides, my husband isn’t a big ham guy, and we can never conquer the mountain of leftover ham in the fridge following a family feast.
I Went To One Of Those Head Spa Places & Let Someone Play With My Hair For An Hour

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Katie McPherson

3 hours agoThe process wasn't always pretty. I betrayed my curls for 15 years with intervals of chemical treason—a regularly scheduled hair felony that I committed with both premeditation and glee. Every three months, I would slip away to a salon where, thanks to a super-strong keratin treatment, several …
37 Soft & Airy Baby Names That Are Lyrical & Unique

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

When the time comes to choose your baby’s name, you have to weigh a lot of factors. Do you want something timeless or modern, or maybe a family name with sentimental value? Or are you more interested in the vibe and feel of the name? How does it sound with your last name? If you like the idea of choosing something a little poetic, then soft, airy baby names probably speak to you a little more than all the rest. What makes the perfect soft, airy baby name?
Will There Be A Season 2 Of

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

So you just finished the finale of Season 1 of The Pitt and you’re trying to find the next medical drama you can binge — there really are a ton of great ones out there. But will there be a Season 2 of The Pitt eventually? Because Meredith Grey and Dr. House are great, don’t get me wrong, but Dr. Robby is the only M.D. for me. If you haven’t seen it yet, The Pitt debuted on Max in January of this year.
All The Joy That Fits In A Big Age Gap

2 weeks ago | romper.com | Katie McPherson

FAMILY PLANNINGYou don’t have to have kids close together for them to be close at all. My family tree has always felt more like an orchard. I have two half-siblings who are unrelated to each other, but I’m so close to both of them you’ll never catch me using that term again. Ashley is nine years older than me, and my little brother Garrett is 20 years my junior.
10 Shows Like 'The Pitt,' From 'The Knick' To 'Code Black'

2 weeks ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

If you haven’t watched The Pittyet, what are you even doing with your life? (OK, OK, maybe you were finishing White Lotus.)It’s ushering in a new wave of medical drama fans who, once they wrap up the 13 episodes in Season 1, are hungry for more shows like The Pitt to fill the Dr. Robby-shaped hole in their evenings. You’re probably aware of how many primetime medical dramas have come and gone over the years, but not all of them have been winners with critics or viewers.