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Dummy Queen: Don’t Sleep with your Brother-in-law
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series written by my sister-in-law Stephanie. Hope you enjoy learning from her experiences. She’ll be back on the occasional Friday to make you smile as you dream of the weekend. Notes from a Dummy Queen I’m a dummy. Yeah, that’s me. I admit it. Which is why [...]
Mexican Fiesta in the Cabin!
Theme dinners are always fun and festive. What better time to enjoy one than on a cabin getaway? Here are two fun ideas for a Mexican fiesta in the cabin. The first, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas, is great to make ahead and freeze, then just bake at the cabin. The second is more involved, but oh [...]
How to Count Down for a Vacation
So, we are in Disney World today! No, I’m not typing this while we’re there. I prepared ahead for this week. In fact, we’ve been preparing for this week for a long time! We like to help our kids build anticipation for vacations. Today, I thought I would write about how to build excitement for [...]
Parenting Puzzlers: Finding Truth in the Lies
This isn’t about Gatlinburg. It isn’t even about travel at all. But it’s what’s on my heart today. And you’re gonna get some of that this year. I only have sisters. I didn’t grow up knowing a lot about little boys. But I’ve sure enjoyed having one of my own. I love the extra snuggles [...]
Improv Fest Coming Soon to Gatlinburg
Improv Fest will be in Gatlinburg on Feb. 23-26. It’s coming right up! Plan now to be either a participant or spectator! Improv Fest will be located at the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg. It features a number of improv groups and instructors, and a series of shows and classes over a four-day [...]
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