Millionaire Pie, Minus the Millions

One of my dad’s favorite desserts is millionaire pie.  I can remember my mom making it for him very frequently.  I can also remember him eating half the pie in one sitting!  I’ve seen many different versions of the millionaire pie, but the version my mom always made included sweetened condensed milk, coconuts, whipped topping,
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Podcast Episode 9: Building Culture and Community in Schools During a Pandemic

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing ways to build culture and community in schools during a pandemic. Building culture and community in schools has always been important, but it is especially important now that we are in the middle of a global pandemic. Teachers, students, staff, administrators, and even parents are feeling

Podcast Episode 8: Study Tips for Online Classes

The COVID-19 Pandemic has essentially changed the way that education looks for many people in the world.  In the United States alone, online/virtual/remote learning has increased by astronomical numbers. That number increases as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow and become more widespread.  Online learning can be great, but the problem is that
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What’s in My Train Case? 5 Makeup Items You’ll Always Find in My Makeup Bag

This post may contain affiliate links which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. By no means do I consider myself a beauty expert.  In fact, I love a quick and easy routine. I do, however, pride myself

Amazon Prime Day Shopping: Part 2

Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner.  So, if you don’t get a chance to browse all of the spectacular deals on Amazon today, you still have one more opportunity!  Yesterday, I shared some of the items that I’m planning to grab on Prime Day.  Today, I’m going to share some
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Podcast Episode 7: Self-Care Tips for Teachers

Teachers are experiencing burnout earlier this year than in previous years. It is important that teachers take a step away from the stress to focus on self-care. This episode suggests ways that teachers can take care of themselves while in the midst of what most would call the most difficult school year ever. Listen to

Amazon Prime Day Shopping List

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve seen my obsession with shopping on Amazon.  It was a no brainer for me to become an Amazon Prime member once I saw all of the benefits of membership.  As a member, one of my favorite membership perks (outside of the free shipping) is Amazon Prime
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Gymwrap: A Product Review

Over the years, my weight has fluctuated partly due to my subpar eating habits, but mostly due to my inconsistent workout efforts. I have used excuse after excuse to justify why working out regularly isn’t for me.  I’m pretty sure that the one excuse that I’ve used more times than any other has been, “I
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My Amazon Purchases: Quarantine Edition

At this point, I think you can go ahead and say that I’m addicted to Amazon.  Whenever I’m shopping for pretty much anything, it’s one of the first places I check.  Over the quarantine, I spent lots of time on Amazon.  I was on first-name basis with the delivery folks and I’ve been unable to
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Podcast Episode 5: Transitioning from School Teacher to School Administrator

In this episode, Cherith sits down with longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Christy Shepard to discuss the transition from school teacher to school administrator.  Though this episode serves to inform those aspiring to become school administrators and those who are just starting in the role of school administrator, there are several takeaways that might interest
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Bring Back the Good Old Days

This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. I don’t consider myself old, by any means.  In fact, I’ve actually started to embrace my forty-oneness! When I was a teenager, I vividly remember giving my parents the side-eye when they would talk
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Podcast Episode 4: Preparing for Success in College

In Episode 4 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith talks with a former student of hers, Charles Morris, who now works in Higher Education.  Though Charles has held several positions at his current institution, Cherith’s interest was particularly piqued by his work in the Academic Success Center.  After they reminisce about Charles’ days as a student
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Ten of the Happiest Cities in the United States

In March 2020, WalletHub published its list of 182 cities dubbed the “Happiest Cities in the U.S.” While I haven’t visited all 182 of these cities yet, I want to share with you ten of the cities I have found most enjoyable to visit. Austin, Texas The capital city of Texas, Austin is mainly known
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Podcast Episode 3: How Outside Influences Affect Education

In episode 3 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Cherith sits down with her husband, Cordell, to discuss the impact that outside influences play on one’s overall educational experience.  The two agree that classroom education is very important, but that things learned outside of the classroom play just as much of a role in a person’s success. 
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Navigating Virtual School and Work Spaces: Tips for Parents

With summer nearing its end, and another school year fast approaching, families with school-age children have more questions than they do answers. What will life look like in September when summer break is over and kids are back at school? What will our days look like when both parents and children share workspaces with overlapping

Six Alabama Bloggers You Should Be Following

I’ve been a fan of blogging for several years.  In fact, I tried my hand at blogging several years ago before life got in the way, and I put it aside for other interests and responsibilities.  What has been fun for me is reentering the blog world and seeing how much blogging has evolved over
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Podcast Episode 2: Dear New Teacher

Thank you so much for tuning in to Episode 2 of the WhatCherithinks Podcast. If you have not already listened, you can listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Anchor, the easiest way to make a podcast! Here is the transcript for the WhatCherithinks Podcast, Episode 2: Dear New
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NordicTrack GX 4.7R: A Product Review

In April of 2020, I purchased a NordicTrack GX 4.7R Recumbent Bike.  Honestly, it was kind of an impulse purchase.  A few weeks before purchasing the bike, my mother passed away.  I had lost my father just three months prior to that.  I had been going to therapy and my therapist and I determined that
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Podcast Episode 1: Returning to College in the Midst of a Pandemic

Hello Everyone!  Today is a HUGE day for WhatCherithinks.  It is the official launch day for the WhatCherithinks Podcast!  In this first episode of the podcast, I am sitting down with my son, Jordan, who is a sophomore Chemical Engineering student. Jordan’s traditional freshman year came to a screeching halt in March when the COVID-19
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How to Entertain Teens During a Quarantine

Just a few weeks shy of the COVID-19 pandemic, I lost my mother.  My son, who was a college freshman, received word that he had to move out of his dorm and back into our home.  My daughter learned that her junior year of high school would end abruptly, a few months earlier than expected. 
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