Kelsey Cassman
The Heart Behind the Badge: A Nurses Week Reflection
Each year during National Nurses Week, we’re offered a moment to pause, to recognize, to reflect, and to remember the heart behind the badge....
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....
When Your Husband Finally Understands Your Mom-Life Struggles
When my husband finally said, "Babe, I get it," we connected on a whole new level of intimacy. For the last five years, I...
Setting Social Media Boundaries: Saying Goodbye to the Negativity
Social media has become a breeding ground for negativity, and it's often the first place people announce tragic news. Let’s be honest, some days...
Old-School Communication Isn’t Dead: In a World Full of Text Messages, I’m a Phone...
Social distancing is at an all-time high in 2020, but the reality is, we started "social distancing" years ago. Text messaging is the most...
















