• How to Have a Fun Family Beach Day in Your Backyard
    Summer Boredom Busters

    How to Have a Fun Family Beach Day in Your Backyard

    August 24, 2020 - By 

    Because of recent events, many families have had to cancel their summer vacations to the beach. While you and your little ones may be bummed, there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy some fun under the sun. By bringing the beach to your backyard, you can have a memorable staycation that your kiddos won’t forget. Here are some tips on how to have a fun family beach day in your backyard. Check the Weather Forecast for the Week Before planning a backyard beach day for your family, keep an eye on the weather. Take a look at the forecast…

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    Things to Do During a Midweek Staycation in the Smokies

    July 25, 2014 - By 

    This week my family and I took advantage to this enormous playground and decided to have an impromptu midweek staycation in the Smokies. We didn’t really have any set plans when we left the house. We just packed up the car with our tent, sleeping bags, swim suits and a change of clothes. It seems like every time we go to the mountains we always wish we had brought our stuff so we could stay the night. Well this time we did! Clingman’s Dome No Smokies staycation would be complete without a little hike. Even though it was an overcast…

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    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…