Cassy Fiano-Chesser

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Cassy Fiano-Chesser is a Jacksonville native and mom to six kids. Her husband is a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient. She works from home as a blogger and a freelance writer, and they currently live in the Argyle area of Jacksonville. Benjamin is their oldest, born in 2011, and he loves being a big brother. Wyatt was born in 2012, and he has Down syndrome. Ivy came next, in 2013, followed by Clara, born in 2015, who is a diva-with-a-capital-D. Rounding out the brood is Felicity, born in 2017, and Lilly, born in 2007. They love discovering things to do on the First Coast and going on family adventures, as well as cheering on the Jumbo Shrimp and the Icemen.
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Keep Your Hands OFF My Pregnant Belly

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15 Budget Date Night Ideas in Jacksonville

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Want Me to Visit Your Business? Offer Family Parking

Want Me to Visit Your Business? Offer Family Parking

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Live Like a Local: Orange Park & Clay County

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Toughen Up, Ladies: Criticism Is Not a Personal Attack!

Toughen Up, Ladies: Criticism Is Not a Personal Attack!

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Girl, Take A Seat: How Rachel Hollis is Spreading a Harmful Message to Women

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Camp I Am Special: An Exceptional Camp for Exceptional People

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May the Fourth Be With You! Ideas to Celebrate Star Wars Day

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Honest Thoughts On Having a Fifth Baby

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JMB Charity Spotlight: Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

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5 Reasons Moms Should Try Disney Bounding

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