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Episode #45: Creating a Healthy Home

Written by Cheryl on December 16, 2019. Posted in Femininja Podcast.

Would you like to create a healthier and cleaner environment for your family? Meet Tiffany Peterson, educator, entrepreneur, business owner and mom of three small children. Tiffany shares her personal story about deciding to find ways to eliminate toxins and harmful chemicals in her home to create a healthier environment for herself and her family. Tiffany also talks about finding balance in your life (or not), how to stay focused on what’s most important, setting clear boundaries as well as priorities. She also shares her experience of raising a child with special needs, establishing a strong relationship and partnership with her husband, and much, much more. Download this uplifting and positive episode to be inspired to find ways to creating healthier relationships and valuable tips...

Episode #033: Do It For Dalton

Written by Cheryl on October 30, 2019. Posted in Femininja Podcast.

On December 29th, 2013, Roni Lambrecht’s world was turned upside down when she and her husband lost their brilliant, beautiful, and beloved only child, Dalton John. Roni shares her story along with straightforward tips on being a mindful parent and taking the time to build meaningful relationships with all of the people you love in your life. This episode will open your eyes, your heart, and change your life forever. Email: DoItForDalton@gmail.com Website: https://www.ParentingAtYourBestWithoutRegrets.com/ Amazon: amazon.com/author/ronilambrecht Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RONIWINGLAMBRECHT https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAtYourBest/

Episode #28: Love Never Quits

Written by Cheryl on October 14, 2019. Posted in Femininja Podcast.

After spending several years struggling with infertility, Gina Heumann and her husband adopted a baby boy from Guatemala. They were living a dream. Two and a half years later they adopted another baby boy. The dream turned into a nightmare as their son demonstrated erratic behavior, uncontrollable temper tantrums, and problems in school. It took years of patience, perseverance, and unconditional love to find out what the problem was and how to turn his life around to the happy, healthy, creative, and loving young man he is today. Download this episode to hear their remarkable story, learn about about Reactive Attachment Disorder, what to do about it, and why love never quits! www.onehopewine.com/MyShop/MadAboutWine https://www.facebook.com/MadLandWine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaheumannwineconsultant/ *Meet...

Never Stop Dreaming

Written by Cheryl on May 13, 2019. Posted in Life's Lessons.

The ability to dream is something each and everyone of us are born with. However, as we mature into adulthood and the responsibilities of work, home, family, and life’s challenges can get in the way of our dreams. And sometimes we even forget how to dream. That happened to me. It was a long time ago, but it really doesn’t seem like it now. I was going through a major bump in my road of life, and simply getting out of bed in the morning was a supreme challenge for me. My focus was merely to live to survive another day. Or not. Well, I kind of did. After all, I couldn’t imagine leaving my husband to take car of my dogs all on his own. But every moment in life was so effortful. And just in case you were wondering, I have been accused of inventing the word effortful. But think...

Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night!

Written by Cheryl on January 7, 2019. Posted in Joyful Holidays.

Merry Christmas! No, I am not daft and I haven’t lost my mind, even though I know that’s what some of you are thinking. As some of you already might know, I grew up in a small steel town in Western Pennsylvania. My father was from Czechoslovakia and immigrated to the good old USA in 1939 at the age of 12. It was actually the second time he came through Ellis Island, but I’ll save that story for another day. Although my mother was born in the States, her parents were from Yugoslavia. Needless to say, I grew up with an interesting heritage and cultural background. Which included celebrating Orthodox Christmas with my mother’s side of the family every year. Woo-hoo! A bonus Christmas. What kid wouldn’t absolutely love that? So, every January 7th, we packed in the...

Roses in November

Written by Cheryl on November 19, 2018. Posted in Life's Lessons.

I love November. I love the entire fall season, with the weather changing, the leaves turning, the incredible bright blue skies of October. But I have always loved November, and I especially love Thanksgiving. I grew up in Western Pennsylvania where the winters are brutal, and can sometimes start as early as October. But, 10 years ago, the weather was a completely different story. I ought to know, because I was there. Both my parents were ill with leukemia. I know. What are the chances? My 2 older sisters and I spent the entire year of 2010 taking turns “visiting” them for a week to 10 days at a time. They would never accept help if it was offered and would NEVER ask for it, but they were happy to have us “visit.” If we just happened to take them to their treatments,...

A different kind of family Christmas….

Written by Cheryl on December 31, 2012. Posted in Joyful Holidays.

Everyone has their Christmas traditions and time they spend with friends and family. Our Christmas tradition is simple; my husband and I spend a quiet Christmas together. But when my mother-in-law took a turn for the worst and my husband left town on the 23rd, my plans for Christmas suddenly and dramatically changed. No quiet Christmas Eve dinner at home. No Christmas Day champagne brunch at the Brown Palace. My Christmas just got thrown a curve ball. I knew I would be bombarded with invitations if my friends knew I would be alone on Christmas. However, I really didn’t want to be pulled into someone else’s dysfunctional family Christmas. Nor did I want to go to a movie and go out for Chinese food. I figured sitting at home watching old movies sounded like my best choice. Then I...

There’s a car in our living room.

Written by Cheryl on September 7, 2011. Posted in Childhood Memories.

It was late winter. It was late enough in the evening for it to be dark outside, but not so late that my 2 older sisters and I were in bed yet. I was 4 years old. My mother was working on a project at the dining room table. My oldest sister was doing her homework at the kitchen table. My other older sister was in the corner bedroom that the three of us shared. My father wasn’t home. I had just put my pajamas on and walked into the dining room to my Mom, turned around, and asked her to snap up the back of my “jammies”. Just as she started, a horrible series of explosions rocked the house. I fell over backwards and could hear myself and my sisters screaming. My mother immediately reacted and yelled, “Girls, the house is blowing up! Quick, get your coats and shoes and...

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