The Derosia Team

Who doesn't love the smells of fall....apples, cinnamon, pumpkin, nutmeg, and more? The leaves are changing and beauty is all around us. The air is getting cooler and the animals are preparing. Bonfires are a blazing and kids are picking out the perfect pumpkin for carving. Check out this blog post for some recipes that are sure to keep the lovely smells of fall filling your home! This one is great for younger children....it might be a little messy, but everyone will have a blast! Apple Cider Cloud Dough: Here’s what you need for Apple Cider Cloud Dough: 7 cups flour 1 cup vegetable oil 6 packets of spiced apple cider mix 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon & clove spices plastic tub To make the cloud dough, simply combine the flour with the apple cider packets in a large tub. Then add in the vegetable oil and mix it with your hands. Continue mixing until the dough forms together. If you can form a ball with the cloud dough, then you know it’s ready! If you feel ...

It's almost the first day of Fall.  Typically, we would imagine our days getting cooler, but around here it seems like summer wants to hang around a little longer. However, even though the temperature might not be getting you in the fall spirit, there are plenty of activities for the family to make it feel more like fall! Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is bigger than ever this year. This event takes place from September 7-November 25, 2018. Don't miss the traditional Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, November 7. They have gone all out decorating town for Fall this year with new season decorations. Make sure to take a picture with one of the many life size 3 dimensional scarecrow people.  Experience the past at the Old Mill Heritage Day on September 22, 2018. This annual tradition is sure to get the whole family excited for Fall. Enjoy a farmers market, petting zoo, old-time games, basket making, quilt demonstrations, cloggers, and so much more. Lea...

Fall has officially arrived...even if the temperatures tell another story! Leaves are beginning to change, animals are preparing for the weather, and we are ready for all things Fall! What's not to love about sitting around a bonfire, the crisp cool air, the smell of pumpkin pie, the taste of a hot cup of apple cider, spending time with the family going on a hay ride to find the perfect pumpkin for carving! Check out below for some fun activities and delicious recipes to get your whole family excited about Fall! 2017 Love Loud Corn Maze: Check First Baptist Church of Sevierville's 3rd annual Love Loud Corn Maze. It is their way of giving back to the community and we are loving it. Everything is free and there's something for everyone. Corn maze for the entire family, small corn maze for the little tykes, hay ride, popcorn, pumpkins, games, s'mores, photo opportunities and more. Check it out across from Sevierville City Park October 2,3,4, and 6. It opens at 5:30 ...

October in the Smokies is a great time. There are so many fun fall activities that everyone in the family is sure to find something they will love. From apple cider to corn mazes to pumpkin patches and hay rides, check this post out for some must do fall activities! Kyker Farms: Located off Highway 66 and is open September 30-October 30. One admission price gets you a full day of fun. Check out the pumpkin patch, hayride, tunnel slides, straw crawl, corn tub, corn cob swing, corn hole, educational barn with lots of kritters, bouncing pillow, and several corn mazes. For the older more adventurous ones, check out the Zombie Paintball Adventure and Haunted Corn Maze.  Looking for free family fun entertainment, check this list out! Gumstand Baptist Church is hosting a Hallelujah Party on October 31st at 5:30. Lots of Candy and fun activities! Greenbrier Campground is hosting their 1st ever Halloween Carnival. Food, drinks, games, hay ride, costume...