Kid Activities

Fall officially starts this week and while the current weather would say otherwise, the cooler temperatures and autumn leaves really are coming soon! The time has come to start rearranging your wardrobes, sipping soup, and of course, drinking and...

It's that time of year again: Strawberry pickin' time! There are so many wonderful places in and around Knoxville to go and pick your own strawberries. It has become one of my family's very favorite things to do every year....

Comparing preschool programs can get overwhelming quickly. It can be difficult to prioritize the factors that matter most to you, whether class size, teacher qualifications, cost, location, friend or family recommendations, hands-on opportunities, etc. Brain research can help you...

Today, I present to you the activity that keeps on giving. It's fun, affordable, and can be used again and again. Suitable for all ages (I kinda want to make one!). The best part, though, is that your child...

It's the start of a new school year! The kids are diving into their studies and adding a new stepping stone to their academic paths. There will, of course, be a lot of focus on sharpening those reading and...

A few days ago I sat down, pen in hand, with my littles at the kitchen table. I'd been meaning to make a list of fun things that each child wanted to do over the course of the summer. A...

In January and February 1969, the waters off the coast of Santa Barbara, California experienced the largest oil spill in US waters at the time. This tragic event, described as a "three million gallon blowout" by this article, led then-Senator Nelson of Wisconsin...