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!
My Sister Delivered My Baby
Disclaimer: This is a retelling of my personal experience and should in no way inform your medical decisions. I respect each woman's personal birth experience. While no two stories are the same, they each...
Ask All The Questions
The 30s decade is marked by change. You step into a new identity as a mother, experiencing shifts in career and family life. Naturally, there is less focus on personal desires and self, for...
A Low-Maintenance Mom’s Intro To Aesthetic Treatments
I consider myself pretty basic and low-maintenance when it comes to girly things like fashion or skincare, but after two babies in two years, my skin was crying for some love. My pregnancies triggered...
Tips For You With 2 Under 2
If this tells you anything, I am writing from my phone, while feeding my 11-week-old and supervising my 17-month-old jump from the ottoman to the couch. Occasionally, I offer the suggestion to “be careful,”...
I’m Taking A Step Back From Social Media In 2023
I'm taking a step back from social media in 2023; here are some reasons why: I’m overstimulated. The subtle but constant noise of social media is causing me stress. It literally never ends. The...
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...