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Wilderness at the Smokies: Fun For the Whole Family

2018-06-27
By: Donna Chaffins
On: June 27, 2018
In: Travel, Around Town

This is a sponsored post; consideration was paid to me by Wilderness at the Smokies. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours. I will only endorse companies, products and services that I believe, based on my own experiences, are worthy of endorsement. My husband and IRead More →

scenic drives for photos on a solo road trip

Four Ways to Enjoy a Solo Road Trip

2014-07-31
By: Donna Chaffins
On: July 31, 2014
In: Around Town, Tips, Travel, Women

Many people think of road trips as the perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends. But sometimes you might find yourself on the road all alone. It may be such a rare event that you aren’t quite sure how to handle the experience. Sure, you can listen toRead More →

4 cheap things to do in Knoxville, TN

4 Cheap Things to do in Knoxville

2014-07-08
By: Donna Chaffins
On: July 8, 2014
In: Around Town, Frugal Tips, Travel

We moved to Knoxville, TN 17 years ago and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. It’s a beautiful city near the Great Smoky Mountains. There is so much beauty here with an abundance of things to do. Whether you are traveling through the city of Knoxville on your way to aRead More →

Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge #WaxFan

Hanging With Some Celebrities at the Hollywood Wax Museum #WaxFan #sponsored @HollywoodWax

2013-12-07
By: Donna Chaffins
On: December 7, 2013
In: Around Town, Celebrity, Fun, Reviews

Remember in mid-October when I said we were going to the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge during my son’s fall break? I know, it seems like yesterday, and now it’s December. Where does the time go? Sorry, I digress. Anyway, back to the Hollywood Wax Museum… we did go.Read More →

The Harlem Globetrotters are Coming to Knoxville, March 19

2013-02-26
By: Donna Chaffins
On: February 26, 2013
In: Around Town, Entertainment, Fun

Looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy?  I’m a big Harlem Globetrotters fan from way back, so when I heard they were coming to my town, I was like… I’m there! Your family’s smiles will start before you even get to the game as the Globetrotters takeRead More →

Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN Review

2013-01-08
By: Donna Chaffins
On: January 8, 2013
In: Around Town, Reviews

Photo Courtesy of Titanic Museum On the Saturday before Christmas we went to Pigeon Forge to visit the Titanic Museum. Something I have wanted to do for a long time and cannot believe I waited so long to do. I’ve been fascinated by the Titanic for years, and long beforeRead More →

30 Days About Me Day 24: Home Sweet Home

2011-08-25
By: Donna Chaffins
On: August 25, 2011
In: Around Town, Health and Fitness, Series, Travel

Toni from A Daily Dose of Toni, is hosting this 30 Days About Me meme and today's prompt is "Where you live? Tell us or show us about where you live." I live in Knoxville, TN. At the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains. One of the most beautiful placesRead More →

Tennessee Sales Tax Free Weekend – August 1 – August 3 – 2008

2008-07-28
By: Donna Chaffins
On: July 28, 2008
In: Announcements, Around Town

Tennessee will be having their next sales tax free holiday this coming weekend, from Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3, 2008. What does this mean?  It means that you can shop for back to school clothing, school supplies and computers before school starts (which is August 11, 2008 forRead More →

House Swapping – Not Just For Vacationing…But If You Can’t Sell Your House – Trade It

2008-07-25
By: Donna Chaffins
On: July 25, 2008
In: Around Town, In The News

If you ever saw the Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet movie "The Holiday", this is one concept of house swapping.  If you want to vacation a week in a cabin in Tennessee or a chateau in the Swiss Alps but can't afford peak season prices charged by holiday companies?  ThenRead More →

New Web Site – criminalsearches.com – Is Your Neighborhood Safe

2008-07-21
By: Donna Chaffins
On: July 21, 2008
In: Around Town, In The News

Have you heard about the new web site from Peoplefinders that enables you to search for criminals in your own neighborhood.  CriminalSearches.com is a free criminal search site that equips consumers with up-to-date information on criminals and sex offenders in their own communities. In theory, this web site is aRead More →

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Hi, I'm Donna and I've been blogging here at Blog By Donna for almost 12 years. I started out as a "mommy" blogger but as my son got older (now 17), I've evolved into a lifestyle blogger... blogging about recipes, health & fitness (recent Keto lifestyle), financial tips, the occasional fashion and beauty topics, and much more. I'm so glad you're here, hope you will stick around for a while, and visit often! You can check out my About Me page to learn more!

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