Kelsey Cassman
Happily Ever After Kids
To have and to hold, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health...through the sleepless nights of crying babies, the "dates" at home...
A Word from the Emotional First-Time School Mom
This is the perfect time for me to pull out the tissues hidden in the pocket of my black yoga pants. I spent an...
School Lunch Hacks for the Lazy Mom
It’s been a lovely summer full of spontaneity and disorganized lunch schedules. However, the break from school is quickly coming to an end, and...
Dear Stay-At-Home Mom, THANK YOU.
Back when I was working full-time, the "stay-at-home mom" title always sounded so luxurious. I pictured perfect days with not a care in the...
Ten-Cent Cheeseburgers and a Kiwi
I saved another "healthier" food alternative video from one of my favorite Instagram influencers. My feed is now littered with "better" choices when feeding...
My Newfound Respect for Nurses
I just pulled up into the driveway after a 12-hour shift, and I can see my little ones sitting at the breakfast table waving...
We Decided to Adopt, Not Shop, for Our Fur Baby
We decided to adopt, not shop, which was the best decision we could have made when adding a sweet four-legged member to our family....
You Only Have 18 Summers With Your Children (But Core Memories Are Made Year-Round)
I'm currently organizing things for the kids' first day of school, and although I'm excited to have a little more free time on my...
We Hiked ‘The Little Grand Canyon’ and It Didn’t Disappoint Our Family of Five
Providence Canyon, aka "The Little Grand Canyon," was a memorable day trip for our hike-loving family. Jacksonville is full of beautiful hiking trails, but...
Sitting at the Hospice Bedside with a Loved One Led Me to Nursing School
Last December, I found myself sitting at the hospice bedside with my grandfather. He fought a month-long battle with COVID-19, and although he tested...
Making One-on-One Time in a Home With Multiples
Prioritizing one-on-one time with my children daily has been fantastic for our relationship. I grew up the oldest of seven children, and I have...
Mommy Friendships Require Grace
If I’ve learned anything about friendships in my later years, it’s that adult friendships require grace. Life is busy especially when you're a mother....