Tonya Cherry

As we embrace the near arrival of summer, we often anticipate warm days filled with sunshine, picnics, and outdoor fun. However, in recent years, the summer season has thrown us some unexpected curveballs in the form of bizarre and extreme weather patterns. Gone are the days when we could predictably plan our summer activities. Now, […]

Nestled within the serene surroundings of Theodore Whitesand River campground lies a hidden gem that I found so beautiful I had to take pictures and share with you — a beautifully painted grain elevator at the mini-golf course. This striking structure, artfully adorned on all four sides, stands as both a testament to agricultural history […]

We went camping this weekend (I feel like you are going to be hearing me talking and writing a lot about camping this summer). It was beautiful, cold but I love being outside. Other than the ticks! Ugh, ticks—the bane of every outdoor enthusiast’s existence. These parasitic pests are more than just gross; they’re downright […]

As the wedding season swings into full bloom, countless brides-to-be find themselves awash in a sea of both excitement and anxiety. Amidst the joy of saying “I do” and planning the perfect ceremony, there lurks a common, though often unspoken, dread— the best man’s speech. Not surprisingly, a recent survey reveals that a notable 41% […]

Was life always this hectic, or were things genuinely slower when we were kids and our parents were navigating their days? I feel like I can’t keep up. I love work, I’m lucky that way. I absolutely love my job, especially in the summer when there is so many events, festivals, and fun things to […]

Just got back from our first camping trip in our camper over the May long weekend and it was an experience to remember! Last summer we went camping in a tent and while it was fun, my husband swore he would never do it again. I didn’t think it was that bad. We were all […]

When my kiddos asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day this year, I said, “A whole family laundry time! No fighting (between the 6 year old and the 3 year old) and an hour just for mom all alone.” Laundry time kind of worked, but not really. (We are talking Dad and Mom folding […]

Here’s a little something about me that not many people know. I have a bunch of sisters – not just one or two, but a total of 3 beautiful women in my life. Among them, two are older and one is younger, and they are not just family but my absolute besties. It’s a rare […]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the simple joy that comes with a brand new box of crayons? I don’t know about you, but there’s something about those perfectly pointed crayons that just makes me want to unleash my inner artist and start coloring everything in sight. Even at 38 years old, I […]

I was able to experience something brand new this past weekend! My kiddos are in taekwondo. My 3 year old and I participate in the parent and tots class which is so adorable! My 6 year old has been in it for about 2 years now, and it’s so exciting watching him learn a new […]