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    Hard Rock Roxtars

    October 27, 2014 - By 

    Hard Rock International is rockin’ and rolling out a new band of cool characters to help make your little rock stars’ experience at Hard Rock Cafes® and Hard Rock Hotels® totally awesome! The Hard Rock Roxtars®, Razzi™, Sir Kingston™, Styler™, Buddy Jr™, and Skiddley™ are hitting the scene and bringing along cool amenities for kids of all ages. Kids who dine at Hard Rock Cafe locations will be given the VIP treatment with Hard Rock Roxtars swag and new  healthy  menu options, such as Skiddley’s “Not-so-diddley” chicken breast and “Twisted ‘n tasty” cavatappi pasta.  Children who stay at select Hard…

  • Fun in Knoxville - Summer Boredom Busters

    Farmer’s Market: Turtle Mountain Herbs

    July 15, 2014 - By 

    Nothing tastes better than a fresh salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and onion straight from the garden. But how can you get that farm fresh taste when you live in the city and don’t have the time, space or energy to grow your own food? Something that my family has found that we love is going to the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings. Not only do we get awesome, fresh produce, there is a huge variety of vendors down on Market Square. There are food vendors, bakeries, coffee shops, flower stands, handmade jewelry, pottery, reusable bags, all natural…

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    Fun in Knoxville - Summer Boredom Busters

    Knoxville Zoo Wee Play Adventure Sneak Peak

    July 11, 2014 - By 

    One of my kids favorite places to hang out during summer break is the Knoxville Zoo. Due to an incredibly busy summer schedule today was actually our very first summer visit to the zoo. We always want to see fantastic new animals like the wallaby home or reptiles house, so when we get a chance to see the animals in our local zoo we shouldn’t pass on the chance  During our visit today the marketing director was nice enough to give us a sneak peak of the newly remodeled Wee Play Adventure! Wee Play has always been a favorite place…

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    Fun in Knoxville - Summer Boredom Busters

    Cool Off with a Gourmet Popsicle

    July 3, 2014 - By 

    It’s summertime, it’s hot and naturally my kids want something cold to eat. And let’s face it so do I. After swim lessons yesterday I decided to take the kids to check out the local popsicle store I’ve been hearing so much about, Pop Culture. We have now found our new favorite spot to cool down. This is a family run business. As a family business owner myself, I just love supporting other family businesses. The store is decorated in bright inviting colors and even has a little children’s picnic table set up with coloring sheet and crayons. We were…

  • Parenting - Fun in Knoxville

    Mom Elite “Comes Out” at Pridefest

    June 23, 2014 - By 

    Mom Elite Comes Out at Pridefest I have always considered myself to be an ally to my LGBTQ friends. My family and I always try to attend Pridefest in our hometown. To be a smaller city in a red state, our community sure knows how to throw a Pridefest. Pridefest starts with what I consider Pride Month. There are events all throughout the month that lead up to the festival. Lots of meetups, dinners out at local supporting restaurants, concerts, etc. The festival kicks off with a parade through downtown Knoxville. It is one of the most festive parades I’ve…