Fall Break Fun: Staycation Tips and Day Trips

My latest post for Knoxville Moms is all about fall! With Fall Break right around the corner, there's plenty to see and do whether you're staying home or going out and about. Photo by Jacob Colvin from Pexels Somehow Fall Break is almost here, which is hard to believe when it still feels like summer [...]

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Smoky Mountain Cabin Rental Guide

Now that we've lived in Tennessee for nearly six years, we finally got around to doing something we've been wanting to do since we first saw those gorgeous Smoky Mountains rising on the horizon: stay in a cabin in the thick of those mountains. For our ten year wedding anniversary, we rented a cabin with [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How to Make it Feel Like Fall

Or maybe a better title would be, "How to Make it Feel Like Fall, Even When You Live in the South and it's Still Insanely Hot"...hmm, might be a bit long for a title! But really, when you live in the South in the fall, the month of September is basically torture. It still feels [...]

Keeping Cool at Dollywood

While we're all in fall mode, Mother Nature has not taken the hint here in the South! My latest Dollywood Insiders post has all my top tips and strategies for keeping cool at Dollywood. What's your favorite way to cool off during the hot season?

Beat the Back to School Blues with Dollywood!

My latest Dollywood Insiders post is up, and it's all about how to beat those back to school blues by planning a gorgeous fall vacation at Dollywood! You can read it here. I share my favorite Fall Break planning tips. When planning your fall Dollywood fun, remember to use this Dollywood Insiders code to save [...]

Where Should I Eat at Dollywood Today Quiz

Deciding which delicious eatery to enjoy on any given Dollywood day can be a serious conundrum- luckily, I've solved this dilemma with a fun quiz! You'll find it here, on the Dollywood Insiders blog! Remember, you can save with this coupon code *online only*

Behind the Scenes of the Kid Reviewed Dollywood Commercial

We had the exciting opportunity to participate in the making of the Kid Reviewed Dollywood commercial! Filming took place at Dollywood with the amazing Dolly Parton herself. We arrived, got a name tag for our kiddo, and then the producers asked him to say a line. After he said it, he got in line with [...]