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Diane Cassellius

About Diane Cassellius

Diane is from Scarborough, Maine. She is a wife and the mother of five amazing kids who rock her world from time to time. She has the added blessing of caring for her thirteen year old son who has chronic health issues. Diane  has a graduate degree in clinical psychology; with a focus on health psychology; therefore, she enjoys advocating for families of children with special needs. In her free time, Diane enjoys running, Pilates, cooking and writing. Above all, she values the time she spends with friends and family. She has recently decided to write about her personal experiences, including the challenges of caring for a child with disabilities. She hopes that by sharing her story she can help and inspire others. You can read  her blog 5 Little Monkeys which is all about the craziness of raising her five children with a husband who who works 500 miles away. Follow Diane on Twitter.

How I Learned Not To Sweat The Small Stuff

May 14, 2017 by Diane Cassellius Leave a Comment

"Through humor, you can soften some of the worse blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive." -unknown They say a clean house is a healthy house. While there may be truth to that, I had to let go of that fantasy years ago. With little to no planning, I became the crazy mother of 5. I had 4 kids in 5 … [Read more...] about How I Learned Not To Sweat The Small Stuff

Boys Will Be Boys

November 29, 2015 by Diane Cassellius Leave a Comment

I have one adolescent girl and four young boys under the age of 13. I had (only) one girl for ten years and compared to the four boys, that was a cake walk. I think moms of multiple boys should be handed some sort of survival guide. I don’t think anyone can be prepared for what comes with having boys – especially four of them. I now understand why the average couple has two … [Read more...] about Boys Will Be Boys

Spring Cleaning Tips + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

April 24, 2015 by Diane Cassellius Leave a Comment

The following post was sponsored by P&G Tide. a ModernMom giveaway It’s that time of year to begin your spring-cleaning, and, if your house is anything like mine, there is a ton of dirt that has accumulated from the winter. While I may not have inherited my mother’s passion for cleaning, I do love the result, when everything in my house is fresh and sparkling clean. Of … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Tips + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Gaming 101 for “Me Time”

March 3, 2015 by Diane Cassellius Leave a Comment

The following post is sponsored by DoubleDown Casino. Somehow, online social gaming ends up being an integral part of my day.  I have a handful of kids and with all of the waiting around I do at sports events and appointments, I often grab my iPhone and poke around social gaming apps and websites. At night especially, when I need to unwind, I can escape the chaos by … [Read more...] about Gaming 101 for “Me Time”

High Efficiency Washing Machines: A Mom’s Review

March 2, 2015 by Diane Cassellius Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Tide HE. Before I purchased my high efficiency washer and dryer, I never thought much about household appliances or how buying a certain model could make doing household chores easier or less expensive. I was simply buying a new washing machine because my old one was outdated and not working well. Any time I attempted to do a large load of laundry, … [Read more...] about High Efficiency Washing Machines: A Mom’s Review

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