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What's the Weather Forecast on your Wedding Day? {BRIDES Magazine}
Planning an outdoor wedding? Are you trying to choose a wedding day that statistically has better weather than other days of the year?
Cheryl Nelson
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Long Road Trip? Don't Miss These Expert Tips! {First For Women}
Whether you’re traveling solo or with loved ones, staying alert and energized behind the wheel is essential for a safe and enjoyable journey
Cheryl Nelson
Jun 15, 20241 min read


Holiday Travel Tips You Need to Know {Scripps News}
Scripps News Interview - Discussing travel and weather preparedness tips for the holiday weekend.Â
Cheryl Nelson
May 21, 20241 min read


Stay Ahead of Power Outages this Hurricane Season {GENERAC}
In 2023, there were 28 separate billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. - a new record! Hurricane season runs 6/1-11/30.
Cheryl Nelson
May 13, 20242 min read


{BOB VILA} Find the Perfect Outdoor Thermometer: Tested and Reviewed
Find a reliable outdoor thermometer.
Cheryl Nelson
Feb 16, 20241 min read


{TRAVEL + LEISURE} The Gift of Preparedness
Give the gift of preparedness this holiday season. Thanks to Travel + Leisure Co. and writer Kevin Brouillard for featuring me in your...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 24, 20231 min read


{HuffPost} Flying with Wrapped Gifts? Here's What You Need to Know
The holiday season is a time for giving, but traveling with wrapped gifts can quickly turn into a hassle at airport security.
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 18, 20231 min read


A Must-Have At Home Or On The Go {WGN-TV, Chicago}
Enure your loved ones are prepared for unexpected power outages, and are ready to power up their electronics while camping or tailgating...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 12, 20231 min read


6 Things You Didn't Know About Turbulence {Best Life}
The holiday season is upon us and for many of us, that means TRAVEL. If you are traveling via commercial aircraft, you may encounter some...
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 22, 20231 min read


{SOUTHERN LIVING} Avoid the Holiday Clutter: Gifts to Skip This Season
The holidays are a time for giving—but some gifts can unintentionally add more stress than joy by creating unnecessary clutter. As...
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 15, 20231 min read


{MARTHA STEWART} Why Water Temperature Matters When Washing White and Colorful Laundry
Did you know that the temperature of your washing water can make or break the look of your whites and colorful clothes?
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 6, 20231 min read


Are you Prepared for Power Outages? {GENERAC}
Power outages can occur due to damage from hurricanes, winter storm and other natural hazards and outages can last for hours, days, weeks...
Cheryl Nelson
Oct 24, 20231 min read


National Disaster Preparedness Month (National Satellite Media Tour)
This September, National Preparedness Month comes after a challenging year of extreme weather events thus far in 2023. To help you better...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 9, 20232 min read


Ew! Think Twice Before Wearing Your Swimsuit Again Before Washing It... {Scary Mommy}
August is a popular time of year for beach vacations. As back-to-school season approaches, many families are escaping to the beach for...
Cheryl Nelson
Aug 10, 20231 min read


Don't Take These Foods Through Airport Security {Best Life}
If you fly often, you've most likely learned to stash some food in your carry-on bag, especially if you have an economy seat on a long...
Cheryl Nelson
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Items That Will Get Flagged At TSA {Best Life}
We've all been there... running late for a flight and in a hurry as we move through TSA, trying to make it to the gate before the final...
Cheryl Nelson
Aug 3, 20231 min read


{APARTMENT THERAPY} Can You Wash Sheets and Towels Together?Â
Wondering if it’s okay to toss your sheets and towels in the washer together? You’re not alone! I recently contributed to an Apartment...
Cheryl Nelson
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Travel Safety: 6 Essential Steps to Take When You Arrive at Your Airbnb {HuffPost}
Safety first. Your Airbnb may feel like a cozy retreat, but ensuring your safety upon arrival is crucial.
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #10 - THE LONG JOURNEY HOME
What an unforgettable 3-week whirlwind around the world! 6 new countries, 2 new continents and various planes, trains, ships/boats and...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 23, 20231 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #9 - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA & A SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
After spending some time in Johannesburg, we started our 6-hour drive northeast to Kruger National Park: the largest national park in...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #8 - JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to Africa - my 6th visited continent! We took a direct flight on Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Johannesburg, South Africa...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #7 - PATTAYA, THAILAND
Welcome to Pattaya - the adult playground of Thailand, on the sea. Pattaya is well-known for its nightlife. In fact, many shops don’t...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #6 - AYUTTHAYA/ BANGKOK, THAILAND
Thailand is a place I've always been intrigued to visit and I'm glad we finally had the opportunity to see this country. Our cruise ship...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 18, 20233 min read


Illness Redemption World Trip: Stop #5 - HO CHI MINH CITY (formerly Saigon), VIETNAM
Next we ventured to the largest city in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Ho Chi Minh City has a beautiful skyline. Wow,...
Cheryl Nelson
Mar 16, 20232 min read
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