After a long vacation from the site, I am back, although it will likely be sporadic until I get life in general better organized!;-)
Happy St. Patty's Day!
ps- to the reader who found this site with the search term "moms groups of roane county", leave me a comment, and I'll get back to you with more info!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Friday, November 25, 2011
Let the Christmas Countdown Begin!
***WORK IN PROGRESS***
First of all, happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
And now, let's commence with the holiday festivities.
Ahh, Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year...in order to maximize the season we look for special Christmas activities to do each day throughout the season.
Would you like to celebrate along with us?
Here is a look at some possible activities that you just might want to pencil in on your calendars.
NOVEMBER
26- Final day for Thanksgiving Train Ride (website for more info: http://www.techscribes.com
/sarm/schedule.htm)
27- Trim the tree and deck the halls
28- Kingston Christmas parade
29- Make a Christmas favorite: Christmas Chex Mix
30- Family Christmas photo time!!!
DECEMBER
1- Harriman Christmas parade
2- Breakfast with Santa, Oak Ridge Civic Center
3- "The Nutcracker", presented by Arts in Motion at RSCC
also, check out the Oliver Springs Christmas parade.
4- Service idea: Round up extra change and take it to the Salvation Army drop bucket
5- Rockwood Christmas parade
6- Santa's Village at Knoxville Zoo
7- Write that letter to Santa!
8- Try out a homemade hot chocolate recipe.
9- "A Song in Born" Holiday Concert
10- Dashing Through the Park 5K, Roane County Park
or, go for a ride on the Santa Train
11- Service idea: Take a plate of goodies to the neighbors!
12- Craft idea: Try out this Christmas Playdough recipe.
13- Go for a night drive to look at Christmas lights.
14- Ever gone caroling? Convince your local church group to sing to residents at a nursing home. If you need lyrics to any songs, check out this site.
15- Wrap the presents!
16- Family Movie night: A Charlie Brown Christmas (this is just a youtube excerpt...ABC will probably host the video after it airs on TV Dec. 5th)
17- Attend 'It's a Wonderful Life- a live radio show' at Creative Arts Co-op
18- Service idea: Don't forget the pets this time of year. Here are some dog treat recipes.
19- A fun Christmas break activity is to visit the UT Gardens and check out the miniature train exhibit. (The website also lists other seasonal events, which look like a lot of fun.)
20- If you need some activities to entertain your kids during the holidays, many family Christmas games are available on this site.
21- Your mouth will be watering when you check out all the different Christmas cookie recipes listed by Family Fun.
22- Reading is always fun when done on the computer! Maybe your kids will enjoy reading The Gingerbread Man. Or, check out these printable Nativity crafts for kids.
23- Family movie night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
24- Remember to leave a plate of cookies and some milk for Santa. I hear the jolly old man has a hearty appetite.
25- Enjoy the day with family. Read the story of the first Christmas, attend church, open presents, call relatives, tinker around with new presents. :)
26- Go ice skating.
27- Have some down time? My favorite holiday movie is The Polar Express. Family members of all ages will be sure to enjoy it.
28- Perhaps I am overly concerned with clutter, but I like my kids to find one old toy to donate to Goodwill since they just received new things and presents. I also find it helps them to think of others!
29- Catch a bargain and cash in those gift cards at After-Christmas sales.
30- service idea: Write a letter to a soldier just to say thanks.
31- New Year's Eve! Looking forward to 2012.
Other ideas: Attend a class at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, visit A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, or select another event from the list at Roane Tourism.
First of all, happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
And now, let's commence with the holiday festivities.
Ahh, Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year...in order to maximize the season we look for special Christmas activities to do each day throughout the season.
Would you like to celebrate along with us?
Here is a look at some possible activities that you just might want to pencil in on your calendars.
NOVEMBER
26- Final day for Thanksgiving Train Ride (website for more info: http://www.techscribes.com
/sarm/schedule.htm)
27- Trim the tree and deck the halls
28- Kingston Christmas parade
29- Make a Christmas favorite: Christmas Chex Mix
30- Family Christmas photo time!!!
DECEMBER
1- Harriman Christmas parade
2- Breakfast with Santa, Oak Ridge Civic Center
3- "The Nutcracker", presented by Arts in Motion at RSCC
also, check out the Oliver Springs Christmas parade.
4- Service idea: Round up extra change and take it to the Salvation Army drop bucket
5- Rockwood Christmas parade
6- Santa's Village at Knoxville Zoo
7- Write that letter to Santa!
8- Try out a homemade hot chocolate recipe.
9- "A Song in Born" Holiday Concert
10- Dashing Through the Park 5K, Roane County Park
or, go for a ride on the Santa Train
11- Service idea: Take a plate of goodies to the neighbors!
12- Craft idea: Try out this Christmas Playdough recipe.
13- Go for a night drive to look at Christmas lights.
14- Ever gone caroling? Convince your local church group to sing to residents at a nursing home. If you need lyrics to any songs, check out this site.
15- Wrap the presents!
16- Family Movie night: A Charlie Brown Christmas (this is just a youtube excerpt...ABC will probably host the video after it airs on TV Dec. 5th)
17- Attend 'It's a Wonderful Life- a live radio show' at Creative Arts Co-op
18- Service idea: Don't forget the pets this time of year. Here are some dog treat recipes.
19- A fun Christmas break activity is to visit the UT Gardens and check out the miniature train exhibit. (The website also lists other seasonal events, which look like a lot of fun.)
20- If you need some activities to entertain your kids during the holidays, many family Christmas games are available on this site.
21- Your mouth will be watering when you check out all the different Christmas cookie recipes listed by Family Fun.
22- Reading is always fun when done on the computer! Maybe your kids will enjoy reading The Gingerbread Man. Or, check out these printable Nativity crafts for kids.
23- Family movie night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
24- Remember to leave a plate of cookies and some milk for Santa. I hear the jolly old man has a hearty appetite.
25- Enjoy the day with family. Read the story of the first Christmas, attend church, open presents, call relatives, tinker around with new presents. :)
26- Go ice skating.
27- Have some down time? My favorite holiday movie is The Polar Express. Family members of all ages will be sure to enjoy it.
28- Perhaps I am overly concerned with clutter, but I like my kids to find one old toy to donate to Goodwill since they just received new things and presents. I also find it helps them to think of others!
29- Catch a bargain and cash in those gift cards at After-Christmas sales.
30- service idea: Write a letter to a soldier just to say thanks.
31- New Year's Eve! Looking forward to 2012.
Other ideas: Attend a class at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, visit A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, or select another event from the list at Roane Tourism.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
To My Readers, an Apology
I missed posting on a variety of wonderful fall activities in our area. The things I missed posting about are exactly the same things I have been busy doing. I have enjoyed every second of my favorite month to be outdoors.
A few of the highlights from my month-
-Fall Festivals and Country Fairs
-Trunk-or-Treats & other Halloween festivities
-Kindred Spirits show at RSCC (AMAZING job to everyone involved. There is so much talent in our area and it was lively, entertaining and memorable.)
-Corn mazes & Pumpkin patches (Who went to Windrock this year? It was a blast.)
-Trick-or-treating (Did you know Cornstalk Heights was on the news as a Top 5 place in E. TN to trick-or-treat?)
-Carving pumpkins
-Chowing down on Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP (No joke, I went. My kids had the scary faces. I had the omelet. savory indeed.)
This month flew by and there are plenty of things going on the rest of the year so I better get back in the habit of posting!
A few of the highlights from my month-
-Fall Festivals and Country Fairs
-Trunk-or-Treats & other Halloween festivities
-Kindred Spirits show at RSCC (AMAZING job to everyone involved. There is so much talent in our area and it was lively, entertaining and memorable.)
-Corn mazes & Pumpkin patches (Who went to Windrock this year? It was a blast.)
-Trick-or-treating (Did you know Cornstalk Heights was on the news as a Top 5 place in E. TN to trick-or-treat?)
-Carving pumpkins
-Chowing down on Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP (No joke, I went. My kids had the scary faces. I had the omelet. savory indeed.)
This month flew by and there are plenty of things going on the rest of the year so I better get back in the habit of posting!
Friday, September 30, 2011
IHOP Free Scary Pancake for Kids
http://www.easyir.com/easyir/prssrel.do?easyirid=4004912BBDCCAE2C&version=live&prid=802515
mmmmm, who doesn't love pancakes, especially when they are free?
Please call ahead to verify this promotion is going on at your local IHOP!
I know where I'll be on October 28th, 7-10 am!
mmmmm, who doesn't love pancakes, especially when they are free?
Please call ahead to verify this promotion is going on at your local IHOP!
I know where I'll be on October 28th, 7-10 am!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Family Day- A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children
What do the stats say about families that eat dinner together? The kids are less likely to smoke, drink, or use drugs. Is it sometimes difficult carving out a set dinner time with so many activities pulling family members in different directions? You betcha!
This is why Family Day was launched in 2001, to put the focus back on family togetherness.
Family Day 2011 is set for Monday, September 26th!
Visit casafamilyday.org for more tools and articles you can use to get your Family Day organized.
This is why Family Day was launched in 2001, to put the focus back on family togetherness.
Family Day 2011 is set for Monday, September 26th!
Visit casafamilyday.org for more tools and articles you can use to get your Family Day organized.
So Much to Do
Fall...that time of year when people come out from hiding in the shade all summer and play a little before hibernating in the warmth of home all winter. There is so much going on, surely there is something for everyone.
Rather than copy and paste and link, I will give you a list of activities coming up and you can read more about them on roanetourism.com
For the full list of activities, please refer to roanetourism.com.
Sept 24, Saturday-
Old Fashioned Fall Festival at Rockwood Village
Tn Paint Horse Club
Sept 25, Sun
Babahatchie Concert
October 1, Saturday
Kingston Country Fair
Rockwood Fall Festival
Moonlight for Sight 5K run/walk
Check back next weekend for more listings of seasonal activities!
Rather than copy and paste and link, I will give you a list of activities coming up and you can read more about them on roanetourism.com
For the full list of activities, please refer to roanetourism.com.
Sept 24, Saturday-
Old Fashioned Fall Festival at Rockwood Village
Tn Paint Horse Club
Sept 25, Sun
Babahatchie Concert
October 1, Saturday
Kingston Country Fair
Rockwood Fall Festival
Moonlight for Sight 5K run/walk
Check back next weekend for more listings of seasonal activities!
Library Card Sign-up
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Do your kids have a library card? How about you?
Visit your local library today for more info. The Oliver Springs, Kingston, Rockwood and Harriman libraries offer books, CDs, movies, magazines and more, all for FREE! If you would like to sign up for a card to the Oak Ridge library but do not live within city limits, there is an annual fee.
Visit your local library today for more info. The Oliver Springs, Kingston, Rockwood and Harriman libraries offer books, CDs, movies, magazines and more, all for FREE! If you would like to sign up for a card to the Oak Ridge library but do not live within city limits, there is an annual fee.
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