Kelsey Cassman
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 some days you just crave a hike with a scenic...
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 negative before his release from the hospital, he passed a...
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 very few individual memories with my parents. I have no...
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. It’s not like the old days when you can text...
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 have been a stay-at-home mom with my children. However, like...
True Self-Care: A Necessity For Us Moms
Motherhood is busy. It’s so easy to fall into the routine of tending to the family while simultaneously forgetting to take time for yourself. Let’s be honest here, mom guilt can definitely play a...
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 you just want to decompress. I love a funny cat...
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 prevalent form of communication for Americans under the age of...
Save Money, Build a DIY House Bed
Who doesn't love to save a dollar (or $800) on a super cute house bed? I know that I can't be the only mom who finds pictures of decorative items that are way overpriced...
Mom-Shaming During a Pandemic Isn’t the Cure
Let me preface this post by saying, my family of five has already experienced COVID-19 firsthand. Is it necessary to mention that we also washed our hands for much longer than 20 seconds, we...
Romantic Date Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank
I've always been the type of woman who was excited to tell everyone that I purchased a showstopper dress at a thrift store or that I have a 50%-off Groupon for a fancy restaurant....
For Women Only: The Manual on How to Better Understand the Man in Your...
There are so many reasons why I decided to read the book For Women Only. However, I am going to spare the details of my inner life and talk about the inner lives of...