Caitland
I'm a native Knoxvillian. When I'm not working full-time during the week, I'm spending quality time with my kids my wonderful husband and college sweetheart of 10 years. When I can find time for myself, I love to dig into a book or binge watch something on Netflix. And let's face it, I'm also a huge fan of shopping.
Innovate Your Date Night, Knoxville
Innovate your date night with one of these suggestions! Some of these ideas are better suited for specific seasons and times, so make sure to check each place’s business hours, and *ALWAYS* check Groupon...
Giving Thanks to Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
While you might feel guilty about dining out, a growing number of restaurants are opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate families. Not only does this list get longer every year, but the...
The Best Things That Came from 2020
To be fair, there are still three full months left of the year, so there’s a pretty good chance I may end up eating my words. I’ve always been a silver lining kind of...
Favorite Parks of Knoxville
Are you stuck in a park rut? Most of us probably frequent the park closest to us because, well, you know, kids, and it's just so much more convenient than driving halfway across town...
It’s Not Just for Kids: Why I LOVE Bluey
First of all, if you haven’t discovered Bluey on Disney+, just stop reading this blog post and go watch it right now. Seriously, right now. (And if you don’t have Disney+, I’m telling you,...
Guide to Knoxville Swimming Pools
Check out our Guide to Knoxville Area Pools, and happy swimming!
Arnstein Jewish Community Center - Bearden | Opens June 15
Belmont West - West Knoxville/Cedar Bluff | Opens May 25
Broadacres Pool - North Knoxville/Powell |...
60 Knoxville Summer Activity Ideas
There's still a lot of uncertainty about what the summer of 2020 is going to look like. We wait with bated breath to see if neighborhood pools will open, if and when Dollywood or...
Why Choose Knoxville
I cannot imagine living in any other city, but I didn’t always feel that way. For the better part of my youth and young adulthood, I couldn’t wait to move away from here. Orange...
Knoxville After School Programs
Are you searching for a great after school program for your kids? Look no further! Knox County Schools have a lot of great child care resources when it comes to after school programs. For...
Christmas Traditions to Start With Your Family
Oh Christmas! It's so easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of the holidays and overcommit, overspend, and over stretch ourselves. Santa sessions, Christmas tree lightings, elf shenanigans, baking, shopping -- it seems...
Stop and Feed the Ducks
"Come on kids, stop messing around! Let's get in the car so we can get home and start dinner." After a nine-hour day in the office, I'm like most other parents picking up their...
Five-to-Nine & Weekend Kid-Friendly Activities for Working Parents
The more working parents I meet, the more I realize that most of us feel like we’re in limbo when it comes to spending times with our kids in the evenings and weekends. When...