Casandra Chesser
Cassy Fiano-Chesser was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, where she met her future husband, Matt. After he joined the United States Marine Corps, they were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and weathered three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan together, while she worked as a freelance writer. Their first son, Benjamin, was born in 2011, the day after Matt came home from Afghanistan. They soon got pregnant again, and learned their newest addition would have an extra chromosome! Wyatt was born in 2012 with Down syndrome, with Matt watching proudly from Afghanistan. Ivy (2013), Clara (2015), and Felicity (2017) rounded out the brood, until Lilly (2007) completed their big family through adoption.
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: Kate Middleton, Cancer, and Kensington Palace
On this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: Kate Middleton has announced that she has cancer, and the public has been accused of harassing her over the past few weeks. But who is...
Spring Activities in South Central PA
It feels like it's taken forever, but spring is FINALLY here! It's time to shed those winter coats and soak up the sunshine, and thankfully, the South Central PA area has so much to...
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st -- 3/21 -- is World Down Syndrome Day. For this week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, Cassy talks about learning her son has Down syndrome, misconceptions and assumptions about Down syndrome,...
Body Image Blow-Up: The Moment My Daughter Called Herself Fat
Growing up as a teenager in the late 90s and early 00s, the notion of positive body image was non-existent. Heck, if anything, the cultural norm was to intentionally make women feel as terrible...
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie: Fit4Mom Reading
Fireflies and Whoopie Pie is back for season three! On this week's episode, Kaitlyn Day, the founder of Fit4Mom Reading, joins us to discuss fitness for moms, the need for community, and how mom-friendly...
A Message to Jason Kelce, From Moms Across America
Well, Eagles fans, it's officially happened: Jason Kelce, said to be one of the best centers in NFL history, has announced his retirement. His retirement is a huge loss for the Philadelphia Eagles, of...
Amusement Parks In and Around South Central PA
We all know that right here in South Central PA, there are several amusement parks to enjoy -- but across the state, there are even more! Whether it's for spring break, a summer trip,...
Kid-Friendly Events in March | South Central PA
Are you ready for spring? With March here, it's just around the corner... and that means lots of egg hunts, bunny hops, and St. Patty's day fun. We've got your guide to kid-friendly fun...
Guide to Summer Camp in South Central PA
It's only February, but we all know how times flies when you're a mom, and before you know it, summer will be here. And for a lot of families, that means one thing: summer...
Guide to Date Night Restaurants in South Central PA
There's nothing better than the chance for a rare night out for parents, with no kids and a chance to reconnect. And when it comes to figuring out a place to go, we've got...