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Holiday Travel & Weather Updates (NEWS NATION Live)
Travel Preparedness Expert & Meteorologist, CBM, Cheryl Nelson talks about weather and holiday travel with Nick Smith, live on News...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 23, 20221 min read


Holiday Travel & Weather (FOX WEATHER Live)
Meteorologist, CBM & Travel Preparedness Expert Cheryl Nelson talks about holiday travel and weather live on Fox Weather. December 22,...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Holiday Travel & Weather (NEWS NATION Live)
Travel Preparedness Expert & Meteorologist, CBM, Cheryl Nelson talks about weather and holiday travel with Markie Martin, live on News...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Blizzard Conditions May Impact Holiday Travel for Some (NEWS NATION Live)
Combining my two passions: Weather & Travel! Always a pleasure discussing these topics on NewsNation. I spoke with Marni Hughes about...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Holiday Travel: Important Items Many People Forget to Pack (NEWS NATION Live)
I enjoyed discussing holiday travel preparedness live on NewsNation this evening. If you'll be traveling by vehicle this holiday season,...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Don't Try to Take These Items Through TSA Security (BestLife)
Ahh the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We're shopping, cooking, cleaning and probably traveling. If you plan to travel by air,...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Holiday Air Travel Preparedness Tips (YurView Network's Living 757)
Are you traveling this holiday season? If so, you're not alone. In fact, AAA estimates that 7.2 million Americans will travel by air...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Holiday Spending: Are You Financially Prepared? (YurView Network's Living 757)
As I write this, I get chills up my spine when I think of this month's credit card statement. However, I'm probably not alone. It's...
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Trick-or-Treat Safety & Preparedness Tips (YurView Network's Living 757)
What kid doesn't love trick-or-treating?! When I was a kid, I always looked forward to this fun-filled evening with ghosts, goblins and...
Cheryl Nelson
Oct 19, 20221 min read


{DOMINO} How the Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents Use a Simple Ingredient to Neutralize Odors
Looking for an eco-friendly laundry detergent that actually works to neutralize odors?
Cheryl Nelson
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Do Your Research Before Booking That Next Airbnb (WGN Radio)
How much research do you do before you book an Airbnb? Do you research the neighborhood, read reviews, or ask about cameras/alarm...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Flood Safety Tips You Need to Know (SELF Magazine)
Flooding can happen anywhere... in all 50 U.S. States...and even in areas that are not FEMA-designated flood zones. How prepared are you...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 25, 20221 min read


National Preparedness Month (National Satellite Media Tour)
Each September, I as the Founder & Owner of Prepare with Cher, LLC, join numerous preparedness professionals to promote the importance of...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 2, 20221 min read


5 Carry-On Bag Rules You Need to Know (Well + Good)
If you have an upcoming trip planned via the friendly skies, you don't want to be the person who holds up the line at the TSA security...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 2, 20221 min read


Protect Your Loved Ones by Developing a Family-Communicated Safety Plan
The one thing that’ certain about the weather is that it’s an inexact science. Depending on your location, you may have to contend with...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 19, 20223 min read


When Disaster Strikes, Will You Be Ready? (Podcast)
I was honored to be a guest on George Siegal's podcast, "Tell Us How to Make it Better." I discuss topics such as: why some people are...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 15, 20221 min read


Travel Preparedness for Hotel and Airbnb Stays (HuffPost)
How safe do you feel when you travel? Do you feel more safe staying at a hotel or an Airbnb/Vrbo rental? I discussed some travel...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 15, 20221 min read


Quick Hurricane Preparedness Guide: What to Do and How to Recover
While no homeowner plans to endure a hurricane, many parts of the United States are highly vulnerable to such storms. Although you can’t...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 15, 20222 min read


5 Tips for Traveling in Uncertain Times (Texas Lifestyle Magazine)
Thanks to the pandemic, travel has not been easy over the past two years...and counting. We are all due for a vacation and we owe it to...
Cheryl Nelson
Jan 9, 20221 min read


How to Properly Clean Your Gym Clothes (CNN Underscored)
Have you ever noticed that even after washing your gym clothes, they still don't smell quite fresh? If so, you're not alone. Continue...
Cheryl Nelson
Jan 9, 20221 min read


Flying with Wrapped Gifts: Recommended or Not...? (HuffPost)
As the holiday season wraps up, you may be one of the people who had their luggage flagged by TSA at an airport. If you had a wrapped...
Cheryl Nelson
Jan 5, 20221 min read


Navigating Travel in an Ongoing Covid World (Washington Post)
Have you had to postpone or cancel a trip recently due to travel restrictions and Covid uncertainty? I have. I know that so many of us...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 2, 20211 min read


{TRAVEL + LEISURE} How to Properly Clean & Prep Your Kitchen Before Vacation
We've all been there... scrambling to pack at the last minute before leaving for a trip. Going on a vacation is supposed to be relaxing,...
Cheryl Nelson
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Do You Make These Mistakes When You Pack? (HuffPost)
As a frequent traveler, I've learned some packing dos and don'ts over the years. I shared some of my travel preparedness tips with...
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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