Cheri Majors, M.S.
Living in Claremont, CA
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A former model and actress, now single mom, who changed careers and college degrees to care for seventy-two special-needs foster children, while earning a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.
A former model and actress, now single mom, who changed careers and college degrees to care for seventy-two special-needs foster children, while earning a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Education/Experience:
AA Childhood Development, AS Business Mgmt., BS, & MS Early Childhood Ed.
AA Childhood Development, AS Business Mgmt., BS, & MS Early Childhood Ed.
Interests:
Early Childhood Education, Health, Nutrition, Science, Crafts, Religion, Safety Issues, Cooking, Traveling
Early Childhood Education, Health, Nutrition, Science, Crafts, Religion, Safety Issues, Cooking, Traveling
Motto:
Healthy, wealthy and wise!
Healthy, wealthy and wise!
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If you decorate your home with beautiful poinsettia plants throughout the holidays you should know about the history as well as the perceived toxic threats! Learn about the cultural beginnings of this Christmas flower shrouded by poisonous rumors.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 11/5/2009
What a joy and a wonder to have a newborn baby in the family just in time for Christmas. Here are some quick gifts to make for that precious new addition which will soon become a treasured family heirloom.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/30/2009
Your tween is becoming more independent and trendy in their fashion sense; therefore homemade gift selections are more important now than they ever used to be. Just resign yourself to the fact that anything you make them would not be their first choice.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/30/2009
The top eco-friendly shoes for toddlers and children are as much about the socially-responsible company manufacturing them as it is about the uniquely stylish shoes themselves, comparably priced with an added humanitarian incentive.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/26/2009
The secret to enjoying the Christmas holiday is to shop early, then wrap and ship quickly. With all the gift-giving and shipping stress gone you will actually be able to focus on home and family, enjoying the true meaning of the Christmas season.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/23/2009
My experience is that toddlers squirm the most as they are trying to keep themselves awake, not wanting to miss out on anything, when they are actually very tired, even exhausted.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/22/2009
Santa's usually depicted in sunglasses while surfing into shore, boats are strung with glittering tree lights sailing through the bays and some trees are gloriously decorated with homemade seashell Christmas-tree ornaments as detailed here.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/21/2009
Take this quick self-guided inventory with check-list included, to discover your real beauty age. Then fix what needs fixing, before the holidays catch you by surprise!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/19/2009
All it takes is one to three sessions in the morning and once at night before bed if needed, to completely rid a child of cold and congestive symptoms.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/19/2009
If your little bundle arrives much earlier than your anticipated due date, plans will change and priorities shift as you assist neonatal doctors and nurses helping your preterm infant thrive and grow.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/19/2009
Why make regular peanut butter cookies when you can take this easy recipe and go wild with tasty toppings for Christmas? No dairy, flour or eggs here, but I will warn you these cookies do have a lot of sugar, but also lots of protein!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/15/2009
What you need to know to reducing swelling and promote healing caused by sports-related incidents, arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, knee problems, tendonitis or other joint injuries.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/15/2009
Every year you'll be able to create new gourmet Christmas baskets with different themes for families on your gift list. Gift basket themes can include gourmet selections of everything from coffees and homemade cookies to gardening and bath baskets.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/14/2009
Instead of traditional pure-sugar Christmas candy canes, we have options for you! Instead, cut out most of the sugar and make these easy candy-cane shaped cookies and cheese-biscuit bread sticks, a fun holiday Christmas baking project with your kids.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/14/2009
Ever wonder what would be the perfect Christmas present for your dog? Here is a fun winter project for you and your kids, making homemade Christmas doggie cookies that are healthy, crunchy treats for your family dog, made with love.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/10/2009
The holidays are such a special time, creating family memories and traditions which will stay with your special-needs children the rest of their lives. Engage them in family holiday activities, songs, music, scents, love, arts and crafting festivities!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/8/2009
Childhood neurological disorders span the medical spectrum and it's important that you are aware of the information I'm going to share with you, as your health care professionals may not be aware of them.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/7/2009
These three baby-handed crafts and activities will help your child with fine motor skills, eye-muscle coordination, focus as well as manual dexterity. They will also add so much to a baby book or to your family's holiday scrapbook.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/5/2009
Following this three-week schedule, everything will come together beautifully. Surrounded by family and friends, life is even sweeter around the holidays.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/5/2009
As Jesus is the one and only reason for this glorious season, it is appropriate to list the Biblical scriptures announcing His birth as ideal Christmas card sentiments or inserts.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/5/2009
My favorite recommendations for using leftover Thanksgiving turkey plus I share a secret recipe created by my 12 year-old son, "Baked Turkey Strips" the best of all our leftover turkey recipes!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 10/4/2009
Although pizza originated in China, it was the Italians who perfected it, creating the ideal one-dish meal for almost any occasion.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/30/2009
I cover the areas of nutrition, vitamins, and the healing properties of food and herbs. Other factors discussed are hygiene, sleep, exercise, faith, prayer, service, laughter and the healing power of a mother's love.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/28/2009
I've found so many good, worthwhile and genuine people, everywhere and started following the most interesting organizations and mom's groups, who to my surprise began following back, reading my articles designed to help moms just like me!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/21/2009
If you need extremely quick, healthy and hearty family meals for fall through winter read on. Turn leftovers into comforting one-dish family meals for pennies-per-person.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/21/2009
The characters each describe their sport-specific outfits, equipment requirements and provide brief game highlights to the eventual scoring of points, while fans cheer from the sidelines!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/20/2009
Nature walks create opportunities for you and your child to integrate science and nature with arts and crafts. Exploring close to home collecting nature items and recyclables will jump start your child's scientific exploration and investigations.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/18/2009
These easy vacation souvenir crafts include your vacation pictures as well as memorabilia.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/17/2009
Here are five very different categories and costume possibilities for your kids, teens or groups of kids! Selections in the areas of sports, music, movies, TV and politics 2009.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/15/2009
Couples needing unique Halloween costumes this year should begin here with these five easy-to-make, low-cost looks for 2009!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/14/2009
Hundreds of Smithsonian museums and cultural venues will open their doors to you and a guest on Saturday September 26, 2009! General admission is free but you will need to visit the website to print out an admission pass.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/11/2009
The good news is your special needs child can be eased into understanding and enjoying all the fun and festivities possible during the fall season, whether you celebrate Halloween or not!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/11/2009
With so many multi-functioning tech gadgets available it is important to get the most for our money in light-weight, travel-compact, easy-to-use devices without spending a fortune.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/9/2009
The easiest way to get either haunting Halloween shots, Thanksgiving family group shots or stunning Christmas portraits is in the planning of your pictures and a few standard photography rules.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/8/2009
In Christian homes the fall season is a time for families and friends to reconnect at church and home. Usually gathering around the kitchen baking, crafting and planning for Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas celebrations.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/8/2009
Breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes as well as serving suggestions using pumpkins in unique ways that you and your kids will want to try. Perfect kitchen-warming cooking activities for the fall season.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/7/2009
When mixed up in a large bowl your trick-or-treaters will light-up! Watch out though, word gets out fast on the streets! You might not want to be so popular!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/6/2009
One of the greatest areas of concern was the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory with digital TV, radio and cell phone transmitters directly in the path of the Station Fire. It's consumption had been predicted and could have been catastrophic.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/4/2009
Here are ten important tricks using kid-friendly items that will help you apply makeup to complete your toddler's costume.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/2/2009
With 80 foot flames, smells of smoke causing hazardous breathing conditions, loss of life and property added to scorching triple-digit temperatures, the Angeles National Forest fires are expected to continue blazing.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/1/2009
Here are ten possible Halloween costumes for your dogs. Whatever costume you choose to dress your dog in, please keep it humane!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/1/2009
Creatively using what you already have on hand is key to saving money this Halloween season. Here's four really cheap mom and baby costume ideas!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/1/2009
Eighteen different ideas for your tween's last minute Halloween costume, which can be personalized according to wardrobe and props on hand, forcing you to be more creative and spend less money.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 9/1/2009
Try these vegetarian variations for a casual Halloween gathering or weeknight quick-comfort meals throughout the fall season, you won't even miss the meat!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/31/2009
Using these easy, low-cost crafts you'll be able to teach your kids how to sew, problem-solve, and safety rules around needles and other sharp objects.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/28/2009
Although Southern California is not an area you'd associate with colorfully changing fall leaves and festivals like New England states, yet Claremont has many botanic similarities to prominent collegiate venues "back east."
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/28/2009
Family-friendly Halloween drinks ready to serve-up on blustery fall nights. Warm "spiced-up" drink favorites, party-punch sensations and disgustingly-gooey ice cream floats, ready for the "costume" season.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/26/2009
Here are four great fall pumpkin crafts combining science, art, recycling, nature and problem-solving lessons for all your kids.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/25/2009
In these unpredictable days why take chances with the unknown? When it comes to keeping our kids safe there are many new events to replace the standard-fare Halloween haunts.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/24/2009
Temperatures outdoors turn chilly then brisk and bright fall leaves set the background stage for your makeup to glow with the vibrancy of the holiday season.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/24/2009
Here's a quick weekend crochet project guaranteed ready-to-wear for winter! A fashionable ombre` scarf for you, and one for your child.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/24/2009
Holiday placemats, matching napkins and a coordinating brocade table runner to brighten up your holiday entertaining with friends and family. These are so simple to make that you'll want to create different sets for every holiday.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/21/2009
Here's a great fall recipe for Apple Crisp with so many variations you'll be making and serving this versatile dessert all season long. Your family and friends will request it!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/21/2009
Decorative fall swags can be made quickly, adding elegance to your home throughout the holiday seasons.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/17/2009
Elegantly edible table centerpieces designed to flow festively between impromptu holiday gatherings, formal dinner parties or simply a decorative way to celebrate the season at home with family.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/17/2009
Have your kids help you make these 10 uniquely different autumn harvest wreaths to adorn your home or front door. You can make these wreaths quickly and save money in the process, as supplies are easily accessible in craft stores and your back yard!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/14/2009
How many salads do you know that can be eaten hot or cold and are delicious in any season? Try these Internationally-colorful and healthy salads that can be quickly transformed into casseroles, or warm side dishes for fall.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/12/2009
Create invitations for your next pool-side birthday party or barbeque using these simple money-saving techniques and mail bright-colored postcards for less than a letter. Ten simple steps for you and your kids to make this craft together.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/12/2009
A poem dedicated to our two dogs that we rescued from the local animal shelter.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/12/2009
Today's budgetary restrictions affect us all, but we don't need to give up the essentials like a backyard baseball game with our kids and the necessary equipment to play them!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/11/2009
Help your toddler learn safety skills while enjoying some of the best places for family outdoor wilderness activities, half-day hikes and rock climbing spots just waiting to be discovered in and around Claremont, and Southern California.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/11/2009
A disturbing Halloween tale, based on fact or fiction? You decide!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/10/2009
After years of modeling, acting and experimenting with many different looks, I found the solutions needed to create a flawless makeup finish, appropriate for any fair-skinned, freckle-faced beauty.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/7/2009
Don't let bugs, birds or rodents destroy your organic garden, or worse, drive you to spray toxic pesticides on your family's food! Here are some successful potting and planting tips, with built-in pest deterrents to keep your garden growing naturally.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/6/2009
When a struggling economy slams your small business into a wall, you have to make tough decisions. Creatively focusing on your business strengths means you must reintroduce yourself to past and present clients while building a future customer base.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/5/2009
Try these five quick, healthy and low-cost breakfasts, guaranteed to make you feel better about eating a nutritious breakfast-on-the-go!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 8/4/2009
Did you know most foods begin growing harmful bacteria in just 60 to 90 minutes? Here are some great tips for packing your kids off to school with a nutritious lunch that's safe for them to eat up to five hours later!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 7/30/2009
Easy to make non-alcoholic drinks, coolers, floats and freezes for your family and friends, such as a sunrise cooler, fruit juice spritzer, sun tea, and root beer floats.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 7/29/2009
The easy 1, 2, 3 guide for making healthy juice drinks, smoothies and milk shakes, including recipes for tropical juices, fruit smoothies, chocolate peanut butter shakes as well as no-prep salsas, sauces and natural baby food for your family's health!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 7/24/2009
Don't be afraid to redecorate your child's bedroom as they grow and interests begin to change. I've listed eleven different, affordably fun, faith-based and educational decorating themes with your child in mind.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 7/8/2009
Make your appetizers pop this 4th of July, and at every holiday gathering! Try these five festive appetizers and colorful serving suggestions for your holiday!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/28/2009
Why not decorate your 4th of July picnic table with colorful desserts instead of expensive throw-away decorations? These elegant red, white and blue desserts will spark up any table or paper plate!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/27/2009
Try these five great salads and two hearty, kid-friendly side dishes to serve-up fresh at your next holiday barbecue!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/27/2009
There are safe ways to teach everyday science to your curious toddlers who want to taste everything!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/24/2009
Traveling with your kids doesn't have to be complicated, as long as you know what to take with you and what to leave at home.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/23/2009
You will be able to follow these ten basic safety guidelines to child-proof your home like a pro, at a fraction of the price by doing it yourself.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/23/2009
Need a simple no-bake dessert recipe that's actually good for you and your kids? Keep your cool while serving up these healthy lower-calorie versions of dessert favorites like cheesecake, fruit pies and ice cream bars!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/21/2009
Using these naturally low-caloric ingredients you'll be able to mix-and-match fantastic salad dressing combinations geared toward your family's tastes.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/20/2009
Sewing curtains is probably one of the easiest home-improvement projects you will ever attempt. As soon as you've finished your child's room, you'll be inspired to "window-dress" your whole house!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/19/2009
Your kids will love these free library story-time readings, crafts, and family movies all year long!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/17/2009
Learning this necessary life-skill could save your child's life and will keep the whole family cool during hot summer months.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/17/2009
Don't let your child's tantrums make you nuts! Instead encourage your drama queens and kings to redirect their creative energies into acting fun!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 6/9/2009
If you're worried about your child's snacking habits (and who isn't?) worry no more! Tasty suggestions to get your kids snacking healthy!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/28/2009
Teaching your toddlers to read is simple, just follow these easy steps and within a couple of months your little ones will be reading.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/20/2009
Free crafts can begin as an extension of your outdoor adventures collecting nature's treasures, and with a little creativity turn those "finds" into engaging craft activities with your children.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/19/2009
Come experience a full day of family-friendly fun activities, speakers, live entertainment, food, parade, and fireworks!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/18/2009
Five outdoor weekly summer concerts for the family to enjoy together, all uniquely different musical concert venues.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/12/2009
Don't let travel alerts keep you and your family away from our neighbors to the South. Baja Mexico is family-fun, safe, accessible and low-cost!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/11/2009
As parents it's our job to protect our children's health, safety and well-being, however you don't have to be a health-care professional to implement these simple, effective, and preventative measures to keep your kids healthy.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/6/2009
You know your children should be eating healthier foods, but how do you get them to eat foods they hate? Tried-and-true ways to turn your kids into veggie-lovers!
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/6/2009
Create your own Father's Day card using these thoughtful messages.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/5/2009
One craft your kids can wear, one holiday decoration, and one festive food craft to eat.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 5/4/2009
Parents really can get their kids outdoors for great summer-fun this year! Nine low-cost ways to weather the current economic storm through family-friendly outdoor activities, electronic games and devices - not invited.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 4/30/2009
Tried-and-true uniquely personalized gift ideas, designed to create extraordinary memories, without spending a lot of money.
By Cheri Majors, M.S. | Published 4/28/2009
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