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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


Have a Disaster Plan for Your Pets Too (KXAN-TV, Austin, TX)
Too often I read stories in the news of pets being left behind during natural disasters. Pets are family and the time to prepare is now....
Cheryl Nelson
Nov 3, 20211 min read


How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets? (Reader's Digest)
We're all busy, right? But when was the last time you washed your bed sheets? Putting this task off may cause more harm than good... .
Cheryl Nelson
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Travel Hacks (WTKR-TV/Coast Live, Norfolk, VA)
I am always on the go, and over the years I've come up with some travel hacks to help make life a little bit easier. Check out my tips.
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 16, 20211 min read


Tips for Staying Safe & Warm During Winter Storm Power Outages (Women's Health Magazine)
You may not be thinking about winter weather yet, but it will be here before you know it. The last thing you want is to be stuck without...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 13, 20211 min read


National Preparedness Month (National Satellite Media Tour)
Natural disasters are on the rise. Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding... I recently teamed up with Service Master Restore to encourage...
Cheryl Nelson
Sep 9, 20211 min read


How to Grocery Shop Before a Hurricane (Health Magazine)
When a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression is approaching, know that you might lose power. Unless you have a generator,...
Cheryl Nelson
Aug 28, 20211 min read


How to Wash Your Sneakers the Right Way (360 Magazine)
Have you ever looked at your sneakers and thought...? - "Gosh they look terrible - they're so dirty!" - Or worse... "yikes, they stink!"...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 29, 20211 min read


How Much Does Water Temperature Really Matter When Doing Laundry (Martha Stewart)
I was so excited when I was asked to be a part of this story in Martha Stewart. Read more to learn everything you ever wanted to know...
Cheryl Nelson
Jul 1, 20211 min read


New COVID-19 Rapid Self Test (PHL17, Philadelphia)
The BinaxNOW Covid-19 self test by Abbott is available for anyone with or without symptoms and provides reliable results in 15 minutes....
Cheryl Nelson
Jun 30, 20211 min read


How to Stay Safe & Cool in Extreme Heat (Yahoo.com)
Extreme heat is affecting much of the United States. I spoke with Yahoo.com to share my tips for staying safe and cool. Read more
Cheryl Nelson
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Top 3 Cleaning Hacks (KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, CA)
KTLA in Los Angeles recently invited me on their Morning News program to discuss my favorite cleaning hacks. Watch my KTLA 5 segment...
Cheryl Nelson
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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