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.
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...
Newborns Are Easy
I long for the days of rocking a sweet, milk drunk babe and watching the clock tick away the minutes of sleep I could be getting. I miss the sheer exhaustion of those nights,...
8 MORE Reasons to Love Daycare
It's been over six years since I wrote my initial post about 8 Reasons to Love Daycare. Crazy to think in that time, I've had two children at two different daycares. And in that...
Guide to Knoxville Swimming Pools
Check out our Guide to Knoxville Area Pools, and happy swimming!
Arnstein Jewish Community Center - Bearden | Opens May 29
Belmont West - West Knoxville/Cedar Bluff | Opens May 29
Broadacres Pool - North Knoxville/Powell |...
60 Knoxville Summer Activity Ideas
The countdown is officially on! The splash pads have officially opened, the sun has finally given us temperatures in the 80s, and after a year of spending way too much time indoors, we need...
TikTok: It’s Not Just for Gen Z
TikTok is not just for Generation Z. TikTok was made for motherhood. TikTok was made for millennials...and to be honest, a lot of other generations. And you don't even have to create TikToks to...
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...
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,...
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...