It is the time of year when absolutely everything is pumpkin flavored, and at our house the treats are no exception. It might be a cliché, but what a delicious cliché it is! I love to cook, and (as we have covered) I love Fall, so cooking with traditionally ‘Fall’ ingredients is something I quite literally […]
I love decorating my home with the seasons, but sometimes constantly buying new decor can be quite expensive—and just not possible. Decor trends change, and my own tastes change (my husband will attest to that). So, usually, I like to switch up my seasonal decor from year to year as well. One simple and cheap […]
Anyone else obsessed with fall? I am one of the people that feels a rush of excitement when places like Kroger and Hobby Lobby start loading their pumpkin decorations in late July. Football, cooler weather, pumpkin spice coffee, mums — oh my! I love it all! One of my favorite things to do once mid […]
Hey, y’all! We are back this year with our annual Pumpkin Patch Guide! This year (just like everything else!) it looks a little different. Due to COVID19, many places have different procedures in place so we will not be including information on hours. PLEASE verify protocols, including mask policies and capacity restrictions, before heading out. […]
In my thirty plus trips around the sun, only a handful of moments have scared me so much that I couldn’t think straight. One of those moments was when my oldest child was missing for five minutes. It was the longest five minutes of my life. Uriah was in the front yard playing, and I had […]
Back to school. That phrase is enough to strike fear into the hearts of parents who have just gotten the hang of the summer routine. Backpacks and new clothes! Shoes and brushed teeth! Did you brush your hair? Where’s your folder?! Is anyone ever ready for all the changes that come with back to school? […]
Whether you’re hoping to recreate your grandmother’s amazing pies, try our recipe for puffed stuffed apples, or you’ve got a yearning for homemade applesauce and apple butter, apple picking is sure to be a fun outing for the whole family. To help make life easier for you, we’ve put together a list of some of the […]
Fellow water-loving Middle Tennesseans, let me tell you—if you’re looking to beat the heat while surrounded by gorgeous scenery, you are in luck! Drive just an hour or two away, and you can experience some of the most breathtaking waterfalls around. A number of Tennessee State Parks have falls and swimming holes that are […]
If you’re a mom (or a dad or a nanny or a babysitter or a grandparent or any other sort of caregiver), you’re probably familiar with this sentence: “I’m hungry.” Maybe in your experience it’s not usually stated with the brevity that appears here. Probably it’s infused with some whine, some urgency, and/or some demand. […]
It’s hot outside, we know. That can only mean it’s the perfect time for cold treat! Ice cream, gelato, snow cones — you choose your treat. We’ll tell you where you should go to get it! And don’t forget to check out some of our other favorite summer fun like summer movies, reading programs, and […]
