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
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
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
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.
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
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
March 13, 2020 is the date that I associate with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I know that it had been brewing months prior, but it wasn’t until that date that I can say it began to affect me personally. On March 13, my kids and I were in Orlando, Florida to spend a
I lost my dad in November of 2019. In fact, it was exactly one year ago today that I found out that he passed away. I was away at a conference for the weekend. I still remember the disbelief that overtook me when I heard the news. I still remember the sudden burst of energy
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,
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
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
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
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
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.