Kelsie Holahan
Hi friends, I’m Kelsie! Mommy to Monroe & Louis, a retired Olympic athlete, and registered nurse. My husband and I are both from the Midwest and we graduated from Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!), but we love calling Knoxville home. We are an active family; we love outdoor adventure, movement, and exploring in and around East Tennessee!
An Olympian’s Guide To Youth Sports
My Olympic journey began as a toddler, climbing bookshelves at an in-home daycare. The journey progressed to more organized settings like the gymnastics gym, soccer field, and eventually, the track.
But contrary to popular belief,...
New Motherhood: I’m Lonely And That’s Ok
The loneliness of new motherhood is commonplace, though it can be deeply disheartening to those experiencing it. It presents an ironic situation where a mother spends almost no time alone, but is filled with...
Mom Brain Is Real
I’m just going to come right out and say it: I’m a thief. It all happened so fast. I ran into the grocery store for a speedy shop, and no more than five minutes later,...
Walking And Talking: A Practice For Healthy, Happy Living
Introducing The Walkie Talkies!
Not to be confused with The Real Housewives. A teacher, a nurse, a business owner, an artist, and an authentic Italian.
The common thread?
They are moms.
They like to walk.
They like to talk.
Over the...
Swap The Toxins For Safer Options: Cleaning Your Home
You don’t have to be the crunchy-type to dislike the thought of household toxins poisoning your family. Sadly, federal regulations of chemicals in household cleaning products are basically nonexistent. Manufacturers do not readily disclose a...
10 Random Things I’ve Learned As A New Mom
I've been at it for ten weeks, so I feel like I’ve really got a grip on this thing called motherhood.
HA! Ya right! I still have no clue what I’m doing…but does anyone? Here are...
Growing Forward, Not Bouncing Back: Pregnancy & Postpartum
At 38 weeks pregnant as a first-time mom, I am anticipating the most profound transition of my life: entering motherhood. Over the past nine months of pregnancy, I’ve practiced celebrating my body as it has...