Author Archives: Cheryl Harris

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.

Grateful for Flowers & Fun: Day 18

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I’m very fond of violet roses, and so I got some for myself today.  I rarely find the purple ones, so I was super grateful that not only did TJ’s have them, but they were just $5! I know they … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Crackers! Day 17

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Part of having tons of food restrictions is that my default is that processed foods are out. Meaning, I can count the # of foods I can eat on my fingers without even having to go to my toes. One … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Snuggle Time: Day 16

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

A few years ago, we instituted snuggle time at Casa de Harris. When I first get home,I’ll go to the futon, call the dudes (feline and human) and relax for a while. For the record, the cats come when called. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Interweb Goodness: Day 15

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Okay, since it’s Dec 15th, I’m almost half way through 31 days of Gratitude for the December Self-Care Retreat! I didn’t know what I was going to write about today, and then I saw this collection of awesome pictures… Buzzfeed: … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Pomegranates! Day 14

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I adore pomegranates. It’s kinda goofy how much I love them. I get excited when they show up in September, and sad when they disappear, but at least I know when the go away that Spring is on its way, … Continue reading →

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Peaceful day gratitude: Day 13

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

I got to stay home today. It wasn’t a day off by any stretch, because I was grading papers, filing insurance and all that stuff, but it was a day when I didn’t have to think about traffic, driving, or … Continue reading →

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Ah, grateful: Day 12

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Short and sweet: I’m grateful for the massage I got today! I’ve made a point of getting monthly massages this year, and it’s been a wonderful thing. More on the December Sanity Retreat & Contests The holidays can be a … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Resiliance: Day 11

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

So we had no power Mon or Tues. And we lost power again Weds. It’s such a relief that it’s back, hopefully to stay this time! It’s been beautiful to see how I’ve been able to cope with it. I’m … Continue reading →

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Grateful for everyday miracles: Day 9 and 10

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Maybe heat and water aren’t technically miracles, but when they go away, it sure feels like they are! I have a good excuse for not posting yesterday: we lost power. And heat. And water. There was icing in the area … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Acts of Kindness: Day 8

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

Our December Sanity Retreat moves onward, and this week’s hostess is Kate of Eat, Recycle, Repeat. She’s starting a personal journey as well to perform as many acts as kindness as she can in the next 25 days! She’s also … Continue reading →

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