Cherith Fluker

Move Your Body

For years, I have struggled with my weight.  I know that I am not alone in this, am I? This is something that many of my friends and I talk about quite frequently.  Losing weight became increasingly more difficult when I turned 40.  It seemed like no matter what diet I tried, I could not
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20 Things 2020 Taught Me

I’ve said it a million times, but this has been one of the most interesting years ever.  I am not the least bit sad to tell 2020 goodbye!  Even though this has been a dumpster fire of a year, it has taught me several things about me, about other people, and about life. So, I

7 Favorite Finds of 2020

Happy Sunday, Y’all!  Is this really the last Sunday of 2020?  Wow! This year has gone by incredibly fast.  Honestly, though, I can’t say that I’m too sad about it. This has been the most interesting year of my life!  Period. One thing that I will say is that this year gave me more time

Best Christmas Music

I love the holiday season for so many reasons. It’s the time of the year that I can listen to the best Christmas music and sing along to all of my favorites. Christmas songs are so fun and many of them have such meaningful lyrics that really get you in the holiday spirit. Remember my

Erin Condren Holiday Gift Guide

Hey There!  By now, I bet you’ve made your holiday gift list and have checked it twice. Kudos to you if you have. But, if you’re like me, you’re still on the search for the perfect holiday gifts for the folks on your list or maybe even for yourself. Last week on the blog, I
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The Holiday Season: 2020 Edition

The holidays are right around the corner and the mere thought of it makes me happy.  The holiday season brings so much joy with it, and frankly, the year 2020 owes the world a little joy.  Even though the holiday season will look different for many families this year, some aspects will remain the same.

Entenmann’s® Minis Crumb Cakes Parfaits

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidaysWithMinis If there has ever been a year that I’ve looked forward to the holidays, it’s this year! I’m so excited about spending some time with my family. Thanksgiving and Christmas are special times for my family, especially with
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Do Brown Girls Need Sunscreen?

Do brown girls need sunscreen?  That’s a question that I’ve debated my whole life.  In fact, the only time that I can remember using sunscreen growing up was when we went to the beach.  And, I really think the only reason we used it then was that, well, you’re supposed to use sunscreen at the
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Podcast Episode 15: How the Pandemic has Affected the Mental Health of Children (LaTasha Toney Interview)

On this episode of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith sits down with LaTasha Toney.  Toney is a licensed independent clinical social worker.  She has worked with everyone across the life span in the home: in residential treatment facilities, in the community and in hospitals.  Currently, she works in inpatient psychiatry.  She is passionate about educating individuals about mental health

Holiday Shopping with WhatCherithinks: U.G. Clothing Boutique

The holiday season is quickly approaching and while things will look very different this year, some things will remain the same. One of those things will be me doing some holiday shopping at U.G. Clothing Boutique! U.G. (Uptown Girls) is a women’s clothing boutique located in my hometown of Pell City, Alabama that I’ve shopped
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Podcast Episode 14: Interview with Author Janea D. Harris

In episode 14 of the WhatCherithinks podcast, Cherith talks to Janea D. Harris, author of the new children’s book, Through the Window of Winter the Rabbit. Learn more about the book and listen to the full interview here. Transcripts of the pre- and post- rolls are below. Hello and welcome to the WhatCherithinks podcast, the

What I Learned from Blogging for 30 Days Straight

Let’s talk about this one time when I decided to rise to a challenge that I honestly never thought I would survive. That time when Javacia Harris Bowser, founder of See Jane Write, challenged members to publish a new blog post every single day during the month of November. I honestly thought she had gone
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More Suggestions for Self-Care

If you have followed my blog for any period of time, you’ll know that I am a huge advocate for self-care.  So many people neglect taking time for themselves, or they reduce self-care to something that really shouldn’t fall into that category, like taking a bath.  Now, don’t get me wrong; I love a hot
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Why I Blog

When I tell people that I am a blogger, their first question is usually, “Why?”  After several times of being asked this question (and stumbling through my response), I decided to put some thought into why I actually do this.  Here’s what I came up with: To tell my story…and to document it.  Everyone has
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Getting to Know Me

I think it’s important for people to get to know the person behind the blog.  So, I’m going to answer some questions so that you can get to know a little more about me. I love doing these and I hope you enjoy reading them.  (See my Getting to Know the Woman Behind the Blog

Best Vacation Destinations for Families with Teens

Somehow, I keep finding myself daydreaming about vacation.  It might have a little bit to do with the fact that 2020 robbed me of my Disney Vacation and my annual beach trip.  It could also be that I have no idea when I’ll feel brave enough to go on vacation again.  Nonetheless, here we are. 
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Through the Window of Winter the Rabbit: A Book Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of confusion, uncertainty, disappointment, and frustration for many people.  Most would agree that their lives have been negatively impacted in some way since the world was introduced to coronavirus.  People have suffered isolation, worry, job loss, financial strain, and illness during these times.  It would probably be a
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Four Places I Want to Visit in Alabama

I’ve lived in Alabama for each of the forty-something years of my life. Even though I live in the central part of the state and have traveled to cities and towns in the northern, southern, eastern, and western parts of the Yellowhammer State, I’ve somehow missed visiting these places:  Lookout Mountain I’m almost embarrassed to

Podcast Episode 13: Interview with Julie Emory-Johnson and Lisa Lawrenz of Inside Voices

Today, on the podcast, I will be chatting with Julie Emory-Johnson and Lisa Lawrenz. Julie and Lisa have partnered to launch Inside Voices, a Birmingham (Alabama)-based educational consulting company. They want to bring joy back to the workplace for teachers by providing them with opportunities for autonomy and professional engagement. Inside Voices offically launches on
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Celebrating the Holidays in the Midst of a Pandemic

It’s no secret to anyone that the holidays are going to look a little different this year. With the coronavirus pandemic still very much a looming threat in our culture, many of us are changing our holiday plans or are abandoning them completely. If you’re like me, it’s hard to imagine a holiday passing by
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