Fall break is a great time for a family to hit the road! Typically beaches are still somewhat warm, the temperature is perfect at theme parks and the mountains are…
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Building a Successful Morning Routine
**I have tagged a few items in my most that we use in our morning routines and love. I do a very small amount of money if you purchase through…
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Free Adventures in East Tennessee
So you are looking for some FREE adventures?? I have you covered! Whether your kids are on a school break or you are a homeschool family looking for "field trips,"…
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Exercise Made Easy-Mom Edition
Exercise is something we hear we should do all the time. Yes, we know it is important to move our bodies, but don't "they" know that as Mom's it is…
Want to Travel Soon?
I can't wait to help plan your memory making vacation! I specialize in planning trips to Hawaii, all-inclusive destinations, all cruise line travel, Universal, Disney, Sea World and MORE!! The…
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Christmas in August with Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood is something I look forward to every year! Let's be honest, Christmas in general is something I look forward to every year! I love the…
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Hen Wallow Falls Hike
Hen Wallow Falls is a great family friendly hike on the Cosby side of the Smoky Mountains. Here is our review of the hike!
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Our Adoption Story
I love Adoption stories! Today, on TJ's gotcha day, I wanted to share ours!
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Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud
Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud is one of the funniest family shows in the Smoky Mountains. It needs to be on your list for your next trip to the Smokies!…
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3 Tips for Planning for Fall with Kids
Here is the method that I use to plan our Fall season out to have the most fun and make the most memories!!