South Central PA Mom

Alaina Sauser is a new resident of Lebanon County. She's a proud boy mom, military wife, and freelance event planner. She loves to read fiction and cozy mysteries, search antique and thrift shops, and watch (bad, but oh so good!) Bravo TV shows. She also enjoys finding new playgrounds in the area for her son to have adventures and make lasting memories at, so if you know of any hidden gems, send them her way.

Caitlin grew up in Franklin County and has lived in York County for the past 7 years. She worked as a middle school and elementary school counselor before transitioning to staying at her home with her two young children. Currently, Caitlin works part-time for a small social-emotional learning company that contracts with elementary and middle schools to promote social-emotional wellness across the state. She enjoys finding new hiking spots, singing at her church, watching movies, and reading an array of novels. She hopes you'll draw strength and inspiration from her thoughts on tending to personal mental health as well as fostering social-emotional growth in our children.

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.

Emily Kenniston is a professionally represented and multi-published model (specializing in bridal), freelance journalist and content writer, the Lifestyle and Managing Editor for Grit & Goals Magazine, the creator, host, and producer of "Small Business Spotlight on BCTV, singer, school librarian, and public speaker. She currently holds the title of Mrs. Pennsylvania Continental Worldwide, and is honored to use her title to support small business owners in her home state. She was lucky enough to marry her college sweetheart, Dillon, and together they reside in Berks County, PA with their daughter, Brielle, and rescue pup, Teddy.

I have lived in Lancaster County for over 17 years, born and raised in South Jersey. I am a former graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Elementary Education. I married my long time boyfriend in 2013 and we now have three daughters, ages 6, 3, and 3 months (and a 13 year old fur baby, Jerzey). I taught first grade for seven years before resigning in 2018 to take on the role of stay at home mom. Since resigning, I have taught online for various teaching companies and currently teach for Outschool, an online tutoring service. In my spare time, I love to decorate, travel, read, cheer for the Eagles, and do crafty things with my Cricut.

Jessica grew up in Mt. Gretna and has lived in Cornwall for the last 20 years. A graduate of Millersville University, she taught special education before resigning to stay at home & homeschool her 2 children-- Seth, 13, & Gianna, 14, who was born with a rare lymphatic disease (GLA). She is active in children's faith formation at her church as the Coordinator of Religious Education. A lifelong hockey fan, her fall & winter evenings are usually spent cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins or the New Jersey Devils!

Jordan spent most of her time as a teenager doing her friends hair, nails and makeup. She went on to cosmetology school where she met her now-husband through a classmate and got married. Jordan had worked at some of Cumberland County's "Best Of" salons and spas before becoming a mom in April 2020 and deciding to stay home. Jordan, her husband and their two sons live in Dauphin County. She spends most of her time now in leggings, drinking coffee and loving on her boys.

Michelle is a wife and mother of two handsome little emerging men, Jack and Nick. She is a nurse health coach by day helping Veterans find their way and commit to living their best lives through a journey to better health. Michelle's passion is filled when she spends time ministering to the youth at her local parish, where she serves as Youth Ministry Coordinator. She never misses her morning coffee, and enjoys listening to podcasts that empower & equip her to live life to the fullest. She enjoys practicing mindfulness whenever possible. Her favorite thing to do is simply sit with a loved one and listen to the story of their soul.

Natalie recently returned to Harrisburg, PA after spending a decade in The Rocky Mountains where she founded and ran a holistic nutrition company. She is a proud queer, and single mama to an adventurous and compassionate child. She is a fierce advocate for equality and sustainability, and volunteers with Moms Demand Action, various LGTBQIA+, and Environmentalist Organizations. Motivated by a love of nature, she spends a majority of her time camping and exploring around the country or creating art that mimics the wonders of our natural world.

Sarah is married and has two beautiful sweet daughters, aged five and six. The family lives in Elizabethtown, and their girls recently started kindergarten together. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who loves arts & crafts, drawing, painting, being outside, walking, plays, kid-friendly events, coffee, chocolate, movies, music, animals. She went to a technical school for childcare, and worked in daycare for years. She previously worked in an elementary school, and plans to get back into a local school once they go full day next year. Until then, she volunteers as much as she can.

Tiffany has lived in Dauphin County for 7 years. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Education and from Penn State Harrisburg with a M.Ed.in Literacy Education. She taught elementary and middle school for several years before transitioning to being a stay-at-home mom to her wonderful children. Since staying at home, she has continued to be involved with early childhood literacy groups, tutoring reading online, substitute teaching, and being actively involved in church. In her spare time, she enjoys pursuing creative outlets, reading, spending time outside, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.

Since accepting the call to birth work in 2016, Toni Alexander has committed to holding space for informed, confident and self empowered births. When she’s not attending births or teaching yoga, the Philadelphia native can be found jamming out to a Beyoncè playlist, hiking with her dog or both. Toni is a mother of three beautiful humans, one cat, one dog and 25 plants and counting. She is also the founder of Luna Baby Holistic Care, a maternal wellness company based in Harrisburg, PA.