Kelsey Cassman

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Kelsey Cassman is a Jacksonville native, a full-time critical care nurse, and a single mom to three littles, Noah, Sophia, and Lincoln, who keep life beautifully chaotic and full of meaning. She’s earning her graduate degree as a nurse practitioner at Jacksonville University, balancing life between the bedside, books, and bedtime routines. After years as a stay-at-home mom, Kelsey has stepped into a new chapter, one filled with growth, grit, and a lot of grace. She loves days at the beach, rollerblading, spontaneous dance parties with her kids in the living room, and sweating out stress at the gym. Her creative heart shines through in photography and writing, two outlets that help her process the highs, lows, and humor of motherhood. Having experienced so many stages of mom life from babies to middle schoolers, from playdates to night shifts, Kelsey brings an honest, encouraging voice to the Jacksonville Mom community.
nurses week

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....
cheeseburgers

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...
nurse

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...
pet adoption

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...
providence canyon

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...
hospice

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...
one-on-one time

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...
mom friends

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...