Archive for May, 2017
AMC Summer Movie Schedule – possibly at our AMC Foothills 12 movie theater?
AMC Theatres has announced its 2017 Summer Movie Camp lineup, available at AMC Classic theater locations. Since our Foothills Mall movie theater is now “AMC Foothills 12” they may be participating…but I haven’t been able to confirm that yet. Since Foothills is not titled as a “Classic” theater, they may not be participating in any summer movie promotions. This is going to take a little more detective work on my part. Please contact the movie theater directly to be sure Foothills is participating before you head out with your kids next week! If not, the Knoxville AMC Classic Knoxville 16 at 200 North Peters Road will definitely be offering Summer Movie Camp, and you can see their schedule here.
As part of Summer Movie Camp, AMC theatres offer $4 admission, which includes a ticket and a Kidspack with popcorn, fountain drink and FrootiTooti fruit snacks.
The summer movie camp lineup features:
- THE LORAX
- TROLLS
- THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
- HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
- PUP STAR
- SING
- HOME
- DESPICABLE ME
- THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Add comment May 29, 2017
Probiotic sale at Grove Collaborative (a company I love)
Grove Collaborative (a company I love; used to be ePantry) is having a huge sale on Lovebug Probiotics. You can get 30% off on everything, plus if you’re new to Grove, you can go here to get a free $10 to spend! (aff link)
Grove is also my favorite place to purchase Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, especially their had soaps. Some of the best scents are seasonal; try the Peony in the spring or the Apple Cider in the fall. My favorite all-around scent is their Lavender!
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Add comment May 28, 2017
Biltmore summer deals: free admission for kids and a discount for Father’s Day
Photo courtesy of The Biltmore
The Biltmore is offering a summer special where kids 16 and younger are admitted to the estate for the day for free (with ticketed adult). This special runs May 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 4. Also, on Father’s Day, dads can get a ticket for just $25 with the purchase of another adult or youth ticket. You also save on tickets when you purchase them a week or more in advance. You can buy tickets in advance at biltmore.com, or by phone at 800-411-3812.
Have you ever taken kids to the Biltmore? There are lots of fun things to do in addition to the main house tour! Here are some ideas, courtesy of Piedmont Parent:
- From the Kids Audio Tour of Biltmore House to the Biltmore Treasure Hunt, younger guests can see the Vanderbilts’ grand home from a different perspective designed to entertain. Kids of all ages will want to check out Antler Hill Barn and Farmyard, with blacksmithing and woodworking demos and friendly animals to cuddle.
- See the new displays in Antler Hill Village. George Vanderbilt’s railway travels are highlighted in a 250-foot long model train display featuring landmarks from Vanderbilt’s international travels. A construction team with Applied Imagination handcrafts architectural elements using leaves, twigs and natural materials. Five model trains run along five track loops, passing by miniature versions of the Biltmore Rail Depot, the USS Vanderbilt Steamship, Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe, London Bridge, and more. An intricate model of Biltmore House and other estate buildings created from thousands of Lego blocks will be on display at the Wine Shop in the Winery and Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate.
- All ages will enjoy a stroll through Biltmore’s magnificent gardens, which erupt in bright colors each summer, with towering tropical foliage, flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, and the heady scent of the historic rose garden. Take a hike to the Bass Pond, and beyond that, a gentle waterfall.
- Antler Hill Village & Winery comes alive on weekend evenings when Live After Five takes place. Live music on the Village Green features jazz and pop. A kids’ Grape Stomp is held nearby, and casual food choices are available for purchase.
- Take a horseback ride. In addition to hikes and strolls, guests may ride horses along trails with views of Biltmore House. Some of the trails are the exact ones traveled by George and Edith Vanderbilt, and their daughter Cornelia, when they lived on the estate.
Thanks to Lelia for sharing, and to Piedmont Parent for the fun ideas!
Add comment May 20, 2017
Local VBS schedule for Summer 2017
My children LOVE the week of Vacation Bible School at our church, and they love going to VBS at their friends’ churches too! VBS is a summertime tradition. Here are the local VBS programs I know about in Blount County this summer. Please feel free to add to my list!
June
First Baptist Church of Maryville
June 4-8, 6:00-8:00 pm
Age 3 and up
June 5-9, 6:45 – 9 p.m.
Age 5 (Kindergarten) – 6th grade
June 9-11, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Fairview United Methodist Church
June 11-16, 6-8 p.m. for preschoolers and 6-8:30 p.m. for elementary ages
Age 3 (must be potty-trained) up to rising 6th graders. Online registration should begin by mid next week. Free dinner before it begins for ALL participants and their families.
June 12-16, 6-8:30
Ages 4 – 6th grade. Dinner is provided.
June 11 – 16, 6-8:15 p.m.
Ages 2 (potty trained) and up for VBS; nursery for 2 & under.
June 19-23
June 25-29, 6-8 p.m. Free dinner provided
Ages 3 – youth.
June 25-28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Dinner and registration at 5 p.m.)
Ages 2 – rising 6th grade
July
VBS every Sunday in July
July 17-21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Add comment May 15, 2017
College Coffee Night at the Vienna Coffeehouse May 14
College students: be sure to stop by Vienna Coffee House for College Night tomorrow, May 14! They will have $2 bottomless coffee all night, so be sure to bring your favorite mug! They will also have a raffle drawing with a chance to win free coffee, gift cards to Vienna, plus a FREE Hario V60 Pour Over Set!
Things to look forward too:
**$2 Bottomless cups
**$1 off any Drink when you show your student ID
**Complimentary Popcorn
**Game Room and Cornhole
**Study Zones
**Raffle with grand prize of Hario v60 pour over set
Add comment May 13, 2017
Save the Date: Fairview UMC Children’s Consignment Sale is June 24
The 2017 Fairview UMC Children’s Consignment Sale will take place June 24, and they’re now accepting consignors. Registration is online this year, and you can sign up here. More information is available on the church website here or on the Facebook group here. Remember, there will be a special pre-sale open only to consignors on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Two tickets will be issued per consignor. (If you’d like to have additional friends join you, pre-sale tickets may be purchased for $10 the night of the event to enter at 7:30 p.m.)
This sale is one of my favorites, because you can consign items from any season, and because they mail your consignment check straight to your house! I always consign in this sale, and can definitely recommend it! I will have a giveaway for pre-sale passes in a few weeks, so stay posted!
Add comment May 11, 2017
FREE Mother/daughter tea plus Investing 101 Seminar at Vienna Coffee
My sweet friend Ashley Morrell Anderson is hosting a mother/daughter tea and class on investments at Vienna on May 11. It’s free. Here are the details:
Investing 101 Tea Party on May 11
ATTENTION Women and Girls: You’re invited to a tea party on Thursday, May 11, at 5:00 PM. There will be tea, scones, and a brief learning session on investing (just the basics)! Bring a friend, mother, or daughter! Crayons will be available for younger girls. 
Topic: Investing 101 from Morrell Investment Management, Inc.
Date/Time: May 11, 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Vienna Coffee House*
RSVP (optional): 865-981-1439
*Vienna Coffee House is located at 212 S. College Street in Maryville. We will meet in the conference room.
Add comment May 3, 2017
2017 Summer Movie Express: $1 movies at Regal theaters!
Regal Cinemas has announced its lineup for their 2017 Summer Movie Express, where admission to select movies is only $1. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office, and all movies start at 10:00 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.
In Knoxville, there are three theaters that are participating: Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX, Regal Knoxville Center Stadium 10 and Regal West Town Mall Stadium 9. To search for a different location, visit Regal’s site here. Movies will start June 6, 2017.
Week 1
Tue June 6 and Wed June 7
Kung Fu Panda 3
Ice Age: Collision Course
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 2
Tue June 13 & Wed June 14
Trolls
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 3
Tue June 20 & Wed June 21
Monster Trucks
Penguins of Madagascar
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 4
Tue June 27 & Wed June 28
Rio 2
The Boxtrolls
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 5
Tue July 4 & Wed July 5
The Secret Life of Pets
Sing
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 6
Tue July 11 & Wed July 12
Kubo and the Two Strings
Ratchet and Clank
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 7
Tue July 18 & Wed July 19
The Spongebob Square Pants Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The Adventures of Tin Tin
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 8
Tue July 25 & Wed July 26
Happy Feet 2
Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Week 9
Tue August 1 & Wed August 2
Storks
The Lego Batman Movie
***BOTH MOVIES PLAY ON BOTH DAYS***
Add comment May 1, 2017
