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Enjoy These Autumn Activities in East Tennessee FOR THE LOVE OF FALL
I believe there’s no place better than Tennessee during autumn! The air is crisp as humidity levels drop, and the trees dot the Great Smoky Mountains with a smattering of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. It’s like nature is just begging us to come outside! Perhaps that’s why fall has become one of America’s most beloved seasons. Some experts believe it’s the anticipation of two holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving, that evoke strong memories of togetherness, family, and love and makes our fondness so strong. In fact, fall is quickly outpacing summer to become the new wedding season.
If you appreciate fall as much as I do, then you’ll want to celebrate with one of these great East Tennessee activities.
Visit the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area What could be better than a bird’s-eye view of the changing trees? Jump on the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for some amazing sights of the Smoky Mountains in all their glory. Once at the top, you can also visit the wildlife center, take in more breathtaking views on the scenic chairlift, or enjoy a few loops around the ice skating rink! Even the grandkids will get a kick out of this experience. There’s also an alpine slide and water rides for the lingering hot summer days. Just be sure to bring your mask before heading out on a mountain adventure. Learn more at OberGatlinburg.com . Go birding at Smoky Mountains National Park or in your own backyard Bird-watching may seem like a real snoozefest to some, but we believe you can’t knock it until you try it. And fall is the perfect season to start bird-watching in Tennessee. As the summer temps drop and it becomes cooler and milder, birds are preparing to flee for the winter, nesting season is coming to a close, and juvenile birds are just learning to spread their wings. Plus, the fall foliage offers the perfect backdrop for spotting some of our most elusive bird types. Between the mighty Mississippi River and the Great Smoky Mountains, the Tennessee landscape also offers a wide variety of birds and other wildlife for viewers to spot.
You can get your start with a pair of binoculars in your own backyard, and don’t forget to explore the river regions, mountains, and fields for different species. Become an expert for your next birding adventure by visiting Audubon.org/news/birding-tennessee. Visit the apple orchard Whether you’re a fan of picking your own apples or you just enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the orchard, Tennessee’s apple choices are bountiful. For example, Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store has its own winery, cider bar, restaurant, and store with homemade apple items. Swing on in for a glass of your favorite fruit wine and leave with a jar of apple butter to sweeten breakfast. Meanwhile, over at Buffalo Trail Orchard in Greeneville, Tennessee, you can pick your own fruits all year round. Some apples are even ready by late July. (They sell pumpkins, too!)
Whether you’re exploring nature or sipping on some of its sweetest drinks, I hope you have a fantastic fall season. After all, what’s not to love?
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Want to get a workout in with the same people who train Jennifer Lopez or Selena Gomez? You don’t have to pay thousands of dollars — in most cases, all you need is an Instagram account! The pandemic might’ve forced many gyms to shut their doors for a few months, but celebrity trainers have been busier than ever, providing free resources for everyone staying at home. Here are some recommendations to empower your at-home workout routine! WANT FREE WORKOUTS FROM CELEBRITY TRAINERS? Instagram Is the Best Place to Start!
We live in an incredible age. Technology has come so far, and connecting with people around the world is as easy as clicking buttons. Social media provides advantages galore, but it also creates opportunity for wayward activity. Kids new to social media are often unaware of the risks of using it, which is why it’s up to their parents to help keep them safe. Get Family Protection Programs exist to help control and block potentially dangerous websites, enforce time limits, monitor online activity, and track online conversations. If your children frequently use social media, installing one of these programs is a great way to stay in touch with what they’re doing so you can take action as necessary. Also be aware that kids are getting more savvy about circumventing these locks and protections, so it’s important to stay up to speed with the latest advancements and have conversations about best practices. Set Up Private Profiles Because of certain privacy laws, websites that require individual profiles allow users to set those up as “private.” If you put your child’s account in “privacy mode,” sometimes called “kids mode,” then strangers have a much harder time accessing their profiles and interacting with them on those sites. Coupled with the right protection plan, you can even prevent your kids from tampering with their privacy settings after you’ve left the room. Recognize ‘Facebook Depression’ Research has shown that looking at social media posts of happy events in other people’s lives can make some kids who have compromised self-esteem feel worse. Seeing pictures of people enjoying family vacations or parties with friends can make kids question the activities in their own lives. Take time to explain that what they see on social media is not a reflection of everyday real life, and posted images only tell part of the story. Everyone is human, and your kids might need help realizing that so they don’t think less of themselves and their activities. Your kids don’t have to be scared when they use social media, but they do have to be smart. Educating them starts with you and your willingness to make sure they can enjoy social media and all its excitement as much as the rest of us do. PROTECTION STARTS WITH PARENTS 3 Ways to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media
Michael Maloney | @teammaloney on Instagram
Every day, Karlie Kloss’ trainer Michael Maloney has been posting “homework” to his Instagram feed. If you’re looking for daily exercises to do from home with minimal equipment, this is the place to go! Kloss and Maloney even do quick workouts together on Instagram Live. You can easily follow along, and they only require a mat.
David Kirsch | @davidkirsch on Instagram
Jennifer Lopez always looks incredible, in large part thanks to David Kirsch’s guidance. He’s been creating 10-minute, all-inclusive videos that work for different fitness levels and even the whole family! Check out his Instagram Live streams that combine workout moves and healthy lifestyle tips.
Angela Manuel-Davis | @AARMY on Instagram
Angela Manuel-Davis is a personal trainer and teacher to celebs like Beyoncé, Kerry Washington, and David Beckham, and she is teaching the masses on Instagram Live with AARMY, the fitness studio she co-founded. The studio hosts workouts every day throughout the day, including cycling, boot camps, and even mindfulness exercises.
Don Saladino | @donsaladino on Instagram
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively adore their trainer, Don Saladino, and for good reason! Saladino is friendly and a great teacher, and he provides lessons on Instagram Live every day at 3:30 p.m. EST. You’ll get a peek into his routine and even get to learn the benefits of electrolytes. All of these trainers are incredible, and the fresh workout inspiration is helping many people stay motivated! Check them out, and you just might find something new, healthy, and exciting to add to your routine.
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1990S SLANG VS. 2020S SLANG A List So Fly, You Might Even Say It’s on Fleek
If you spend a lot of time around Generation Z, you may have had to look up “oof.” What could that possibly mean? The confusion is totally understandable, and sometimes, we need a good comparison of the slang from different generations to really bridge the gap. So, don’t worry, pal — we have all that and a bag of chips. ‘Alrighty then’ vs. ‘Oof’ Let’s say you just explained a sad story to a Gen Z kid, and all they say is “oof.” You might think it means “whatever” (another ‘90s slang word), but it’s a little closer to using a non-sarcastic “alrighty then” used in the same context. “Oof” is often used when something concerning is happening. The speaker knows they should say something, but there might not be anything else to say.
“Alrighty then” was popularized by comedian Jim Carrey in his role as Ace Ventura in “Ace Venture: Pet Detective.” It was a favorite sarcastic reply for many in the ‘90s, along with “talk to the hand” or “whatever.” ‘All that and a bag of chips’ vs. ‘Iconic’ In the ‘90s, if you wanted to say someone or something was really, really cool, you’d say, “They’re all that and a bag of chips.” These days, you call them “iconic.” Those jeans? Iconic. Those glasses? Iconic. Their laugh? Iconic. ‘I’m buggin’ vs. ‘Salty’ You can be buggin’. Someone you know could be buggin’. Made popular by the movie “Clueless,” the term “buggin’” means someone is freaking out or acting in an unusual way, usually under stress. “Salty” is used in a similar context, but it mainly describes the feeling of being upset or bitter. So, you could be buggin’ because you feel salty toward yourself for procrastinating on an assignment. Or, “I’m so salty right now. I’ve been in the drive-thru for 30 minutes, and I’m buggin’.” There’s also some overlap between ‘90s slang and recent slang. For example, “wack” was popularized as slang after the ‘90s anti-drug slogans like “Crack is Wack,” and people continued to use it to describe other things as “wack,” meaning weird or lame. It was mostly forgotten until recently, when a meme surfaced of Hannibal Buress saying “wack” with a hilariously dozed-off expression. So, at least we can agree: Slang is silly and fun, but sometimes, it’s wack!
BREAKFAST SAUSAGE KEBABS
TAKE A BREAK
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Ingredients
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7 oz frozen, fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained
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10 medium-sized, fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp butter, melted Maple syrup, to taste
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5 metal or soaked wooden kebab skewers
Directions
1. Cut sausages in half. Thread alternating sausage halves, pineapple chunks, and mushrooms onto kebab skewers. Brush with butter and syrup. 2. Grill over medium heat, regularly turning and basting with syrup, until sausages are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe on Social Media Want FREE Workouts From Celebrity Trainers? 1990s Slang vs. 2020s Slang Good Morning Breakfast Kebabs Don’t Fall for These Social Media Quiz Scams
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You see fun quizzes on Facebook all the time. What kind of dog breed matches your personality? What Disney princess are you most like? These can be fun to pass time or learn new things about yourself. However, did you know that social media quizzes aren’t actually safe? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently warned people that distractions on social media aren’t all harmless. In order to collect personal information, scammers can’t knock on your door and ask about your mother’s maiden name or the name of the street you grew up on. Intentionally, they design scams to attract your attention so you voluntarily give your information to them. They will ask common security questions that seem to relate to the subject matter, but in actuality, your answers are recorded for scammers to hack and steal your personal information later on. That’s why it pays to be skeptical. If you’re about to take a quiz, first ask yourself who created it. Do you trust them and the website it’s on? Even if the quiz seems outwardly innocent, it’s a risk. To prevent quizzes and potential scams from popping in your newsfeed, adjust your privacy settings and monitor friend requests. Is one of your friends adding you on a second account? Sometimes, scammers make imposter secondary accounts of people just to have access to their friends’ timelines. Not everyone monitors how much they post on Facebook; anyone ARE YOU QUIZ SAVVY? Beware of Social Media Quiz Scams
can amass lots of invasive information just from scrolling down a profile. Which brings us to our next point: Remove personal details from your profile. Nobody needs to know your phone number and home address by clicking around on your profile. Let the important people ask! It’s safer that way. Lastly, never give answers to common security questions. Why would a quiz need to know the name of your high school? No matter what, when we volunteer information online, there’s always risk. Best of luck, friends! There are lots of safe, authentic quizzes out there. How else are you supposed to know what Disney princess or dog breed you really are?
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