Kara McFarland
My name is Kara McFarland. I was born and raised in St. Louis, but I’ve called Knoxville home for 12 years! I’m a recovering TV news career-woman, turned SAHM. I live in South Knoxville with my husband, our beautiful daughter Navy (and two very naughty fur babies). We love Knoxville’s urban wilderness, Ijams Nature Center, local breweries and backyard play dates!
It’s Friday The 13th! 10 Ways To Turn Superstitions Into Knoxville Family Fun
It's Friday the 13th, y'all! I've never been a big believer in things like bad luck or superstitions, but as a stay-at-home mama I'm always searching for ways to fill hours and turn ordinary...
Resting Dad Face Ruined The Christmas Card
Do dads really ruin family photos? A recent article by a family photographer on a popular moms blog thinks so. On a personal level, I have to admit that the article caught my eye,...
Toddling Back In Time: A Fall Day At The Museum of Appalachia
I didn't grow up in Tennessee, so my first visit to the Museum of Appalachia wasn't on a nostalgic field trip, rather as an adult before ever becoming a mom. I always enjoyed those...
On Parenting And Marriage: Steal-Worthy Advice From Therapists
Are the best ideas borrowed? Sometimes. Err, it depends. One-size doesn’t always fit all when it comes to therapy sessions and mental health. That being said, I’d be willing to guess there are universal...
Cheers And Scoops: South Knoxville’s Family-Friendly Beer And Ice Cream Scene
Fire hydrants and sprinklers aside, is there anything better than ice-cold beer and ice cream to cool the entire family down during the dog-days of summer? I think not. So why not travel across...
Homesick In The Heartland: My Love-Hate Relationship With Knoxville
Twelve years ago, I packed my bags and moved eight hours away from everything I knew to a place I had never heard of: Knoxville, Tennessee. I did what so many of us do...
Make A Splash With Our Favorite Knoxville Moms Swimwear
As mamas, we ask so much from our bathing suits. We want to look and feel strong, sexy, supported, lifted, tucked, and smoothed. (Bonus if it allows you to do cartwheels while breastfeeding on...