As flu season lingers and the coronavirus spreads, the CDC is reminding everyone to wash their hands for a good 20-30 seconds. Rather than just counting, singing a fun tune has been the hand washing trend as of late. But what Disney verses are in the recommended time range? Look no farther: I've made a [...]
Category: Adventuring with littles
Puns of Dollywood
Confession: I adore puns. I think they're punny. A good pun can always get a laugh out of me. I also tend to notice all the small details that go into making a theme park great, and Dollywood does not disappoint on either front. Here are some of my favorite puns at Dollywood! These two can [...]
Anakeesta in Every Season
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting Anakeesta for the first time. Thanks to their local appreciation days, I went again in November and was able to take the family with me! We had such a lovely time, and I'd like to share all the wonderful adventures you can experience at Anakeesta in [...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
It has been chilly and blustery here! This weather, combined with the grand entrance December makes and all the Christmas shopping/movies/wrapping/decorating essentially demands a delicious hot cocoa/hot chocolate recipe. Since I'd never made or had homemade hot chocolate before (thank you, Swiss Miss and Godiva, your packets have served me well!), I decided it was [...]
Frozen 2 Review
This is normally a spoiler free zone, and the first half of the review is indeed spoiler free. However, I will analyze and discuss the plot later on with spoilers, but don't worry- there will be plenty of signs before there are spoilers! It was incredibly hard, but I was a good mom and took [...]
Disney+ Lady and the Tramp 2019 Review
Disney+ has launched, and my social life has plummeted in direct correlation! But seriously, there's just so much great content, from beloved favorites to new material. When Disney+ was first discussed, way before launch dates, I heard rumor of a live action Lady and the Tramp. I was ecstatic about this for so many reasons: dogs! dogs! [...]
The Dandelion Ripple Effect
We were, of course, running late. Aren't we always? But this day we were running late to church. We had to park far away, because we were so late that all of the late-leavers parking spots from the prior service had already been taken. So I'm speed walking up the sidewalk, pulling my four year [...]
Review: Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights is back this year and is somehow even better than last year! With new character meet and greets, plenty of photo opportunities, and clever decorations, this event is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Character Meet and Greets My youngest, at 4, is not super outgoing with characters. [...]
What to Pack for a Fall Day at Dollywood
Last week, we visited Dollywood for the first time this season to take in the Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights. While gathering all of our must haves for a great Dollywood day, my husband joked we should keep a Dollywood bug out bag so we can just grab and go next time. Ha. Little [...]
A Love Letter to the Car Pickup Line
My latest Knoxville Moms post is my love letter to the car pickup line- I love it! And it includes some tips if it isn't your favorite place to be 😉 You can read it here!