Katie McPherson

Jacksonville

Associate Editor, Lifestyle and Social at Romper

Associate Editor, Lifestyle and Social at Scary Mommy

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

Articles

15+ Summer Hair Accessories To Make It Look Like You Have Your Sh*t Together

4 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

one of everything, pleaseThe perfect additions to your hair arsenal for patio drinks with the girls, family vacays, and sweaty errands. by Katie McPherson2 minutes agoLulu'sWe may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There’s something especially difficult about trying to look put together when it’s hot out — you have to contend with the sweat, humidity, and heat.
12 Recipes To Use Up The Heavy Cream Carton In Your Refrigerator Door

4 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

No Ingredients Left BehindWhether you have a cup or just a couple tablespoons. by Katie McPherson3 minutes agoFoodie CrushHeavy whipping cream is one of those things that pops up in a lot of recipes, but for some reason, it’s never sold in exactly the amount you need. Instead, you’re always left with some odd amount of heavy cream left over and no real idea what to do with it because, well, the recipe you bought it for is done now. That’s where these recipes to use up heavy cream come in handy.
60 Baby Names Banned In Other Countries That Are Popular In The U.S.

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

Can we ban Jru tho? Some of America’s most popular picks simply wouldn’t fly overseas. by Katie McPherson3 minutes agoWestend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesIn the U.S., we’re allowed to name our kids pretty much anything we want — for better and, if we’re being honest, usually for worse. But in many countries, that’s simply not the case. Some countries declare that “embarrassing names” are outright illegal, and others put out lists of vetoed names each year.
19 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In June

5 days ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

School's out for summerThere’s something fresh for everyone this month. by Katie McPherson1 minute agoNetflixSummer’s here, and it’s time to pull another popsicle out of the freezer and take a break from the heat. When your kids inevitably get home from camp and start with the “I’m booooored” refrain, it helps to know what new family-friendly movies and TV shows are coming to Netflix in June.
25 Romantasy Baby Names Actually Being Used In The U.S.

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

Dibs on vestaYour preschooler is going to have a best friend named Azriel. by Katie McPherson4 minutes agorawfile redux/The Image Bank/Getty ImagesIt’s well-known at this point — we’re all gobbling up romantasy novels, or at least, quite a few of us millennial women are. Culture has a major influence on baby names (think about how Harry Potter drove up Luna’s popularity, or the way Game of Thrones made Arya a more common choice).
Is It OK If I'm Not Best Friends With My Spouse? Therapists Sound Off

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

BFFs 4ever or 4never? Marriage therapists explain when being besties with your partner is healthy, and when it’s cause for concern. by Katie McPherson2 minutes agoLOUISE BEAUMONT/Moment/Getty ImagesIt’s just one of those sayings you hear all the time — “my husband is my best friend.” For some couples, it’s true that each partner really is the other’s actual best friend, No. 1 confidante, and favorite person to spend their free time with.
Does Staring Blankly At The Wall Count As Meditation?

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

👁️👄👁️Asking for my overburdened nervous system. by Katie McPherson1 minute agoJustin Paget/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesIt happens to the best of us: You're sitting at your desk working when, suddenly, you realize you've been staring at the wall for God knows how long. Have you even blinked? Your dry eyes suggest that you have not. Or maybe it happens when you finally get your kids to bed, and you collapse on the couch and just... gaze at the ceiling for a bit.
23 Safe Haven Baby Names, Because They Are Trending In The U.S.

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

*wistful sigh*They’re soft and soothing and just so perfect. by Katie McPherson3 minutes agoAnastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty ImagesYou’ve probably read the top 10 most popular names given to new babies in the U.S. last year. But unless you’re a real baby name nerd, you may not have scrolled through the entirety of the Social Security Administration’s massive report on the 1,000 most popular names for boys and girls in 2024. Well, fear not: We did so you don’t have to.
Do Salmon Sperm Facials Really Work? Skin Pros Weigh In

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

🐟🐟🐟Yep, you read that correctly. by Katie McPherson2 minutes ago@alizashan / @ visagewinnipeg / @drjenandjuiceThe internet has brought us the next big thing in skin care, and it’s a doozy: Salmon sperm facials are trending on TikTok. The procedure involves microneedling the skin with a blend of salmon DNA (yes, extracted from their sperm) and other beneficial ingredients, like hyaluronic acid.
9 Enemies-To-Lovers Books With Excellent Ratings From Readers

1 week ago | scarymommy.com | Katie McPherson

yes, there's spiceSorry, the tension is just incomparable. by Katie McPherson2 minutes agoenigma_images/E+/Getty ImagesWe may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If there's one thing we learned from the A Court of Thorns and Roses craze, it's that we are all huge fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope. The reason romance books are so sexy and fun to read is that they capture the tension of falling for someone new ~when maybe you shouldn't~ on the page.