• best pumpkin patches near knoxville
    Fun in Knoxville - Lifestyle - Parenting - Travel

    4 Best Pumpkin Patches Near Knoxville

    October 16, 2019 - By 

    It’s time to  visit the pumpkin patches in East Tennessee! Fall weather is here, the colors are changing and the evenings are getting spooky in preparation for Halloween. That means the pumpkins are ready to be picked and the corn mazes are plentiful. If you are looking for pumpkin patches around Knoxville, look no further. I’ve got you covered.  Oakes Farm in Corryton Oakes Farm is a fantastic place located in Corryton. They have a pumpkin patch, corn maze, slides, pedal karts and tons of games and crafts for the kids. If you come hungry they will have you covered…

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    Fun in Knoxville - Lifestyle - Travel

    Is Knoxville the New Asheville?

    September 3, 2019 - By 

    My family has always loved visiting Asheville. It has a thriving and hip downtown. They have the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. And it would be silly not to mention all of the breweries. Here lately it seems that Knoxville is becoming the new Asheville.  Here are the reasons why I think Knoxville is the new Asheville Knoxville Has TONS of New Breweries There are currently 19 breweries in Knoxville. That is huge! Just a few years ago there were only 3 or 4. The brewing scene has really taken off in Knoxville. I’m always hearing about a new brewery in…

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    Fun in Knoxville - Hiking - Travel

    Father’s Day Fun in the Foothills

    June 16, 2015 - By 

    Father’s Day Fun in the Foothills Celebrate Father’s Day with Festivities in Blount County   Maryville, Tenn. – For every kind of dad, there is a perfect Father’s Day activity for the whole family to enjoy in East Tennessee. From fathers that enjoy the great outdoors to dads who just want to relax, Blount County has plenty of fun and unique Father’s Day activities to offer for all tastes and interests. Here is a list of 13 things to do in Blount County to bond with Dad this Father’s Day:   1.       Fishing Dad – Bait a hook with Dad…

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    Fun in Knoxville

    Mom Elite Goes to Co.Starters

    June 11, 2015 - By 

    I made a last minute decision this week to go through a 9 week course called Co.Starters. Co.Starters is a program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into action and turn their passions into sustainable businesses. For the past 6 years Mom Elite has been a hobby for me. I love being able to just casually come over to my blog and write about my latest adventures with my family. In the last year I’ve come to realize that with a little determination and organization I could actually make money with my blog. Today is the day I’m going…

  • Falling in Happy With You
    Fun in Knoxville - Healthy Living

    Falling in Happy With You: 101 Thoughts to Create Happiness From Within

    November 18, 2014 - By 

    A very sweet friend of mine just released her very first eBook called “Falling in Happy With You: 101 Thoughts to Create Happiness From Within“. When she announced the book was on sale on Amazon I knew I had to buy the book right away. This is a friend who I can always count on to have a positive outlook on life. She is that friend who looks for the good in everyone, especially herself. She knows she has an amazing gift to offer the world and she is doing just that. I have to tell you all that I…