December
1
If shopping for some of the toys I am about to list on this page you might not have much luck around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg this year. As a matter of fact, you might not find a couple of these toys available anywhere but the internet! I saw a report on CNN for example about the Zhu Zhu Pets that Ebay was the only place you might be able to still buy this for your toddler. So good luck this year in searching for some of these hard to find gifts!
Toys have certainly changed from when I was a kid in the 1960′s! I remember plain stuffed animals that could do absolutely nothing, square wooden blocks with the alphabet on them and Lincoln Logs. To get a female perspective on this I asked our secretary and she reminded me of something my sister also had; an Easy Bake Oven. That was pretty high tech too for the times, after all, it did actually heat up (with the help of a 60 watt light bulb)!
Below is a list of the 10 hottest toys this year for the little ones on your list.
- Fisher-Price Elmo Live Encore
- Zhu Zhu Pets
- Fisher-Price Smart FitBarbie Twilight, Bella & Edward Dolls
- DisneyPrincess and the Frog “Just One Kiss” Tiana Doll
- Fisher-Price Kid Tough Digital Camera 2009
- LeapFrogZippity Learning System
- Webkinz
- Fisher-Price Song ‘n Smiles SillyTown
- Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Farm
- VTech Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike
November
7
Today we will take a look at just some of the many things waiting for you this Christmas season in the Smokies. Today will look at Gatlinburg, Tn. events in particular.
If you’ve visited this area before you are aware already of what this time of year is called around hear but if not, welcome to Winterfest! Celebrating the Christmas season around Gatlinburg is very easy and begins long before Dec. 25th and does not end until a couple weeks after Valentines day!
In honor of those special people who serve and have served our country,on Nov. 11th at Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza there will be a musical tribute to salute America’s veterans. From Nov. 27th until Dec. 20th, you can listen to storytellers, caroling and enjoy some unique entertainment along the Parkway on Friday and Saturday nights.
The 34th annual “Fantasy of Lights” Christmas parade is right around the corner but as of this post the date is yet to be announced. You might want to call the chamber of commerce to find out the exact date, this is a very nice parade.
This is just a brief look at what is waiting for you and your loved ones this wonderful season in Gatlinburg,for a complete listing of the events take a look at smokymountainwinterfest.com.
November
4
It’s Christmas time so let the fun begin!
On your next visit to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg you will be greeted with millions of colorful little lights as Winterfest is now under way. From the time you get off the I40 interstate exit until you start up the mountain at the end of Gatlinburg, you will be delighted by the glow of Christmas lights and the familiar scenes of Santa, reindeer and snowmen.
Just because the weather is cooling off and the days aren’t quite as long is no reason to stay home by the furnace! Put a light coat, jacket or sweater on, gather up dad and the kids and come see the beautiful displays in the Smokies. The Sevier county area has really worked hard to make the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg come to life around Christmas and the hard work has paid off. Winterfest gets bigger and better every year and you should, if possible, plan a trip to this impressive Tennessee county.
Christmas joy is yours to have by just “getting in the spirit” and taking a ride down Dolly Parton Parkway!
November
1
Belz mall is located right off the Dolly Parton Parkway in Pigeon Forge on a lesser known road called Tester Lane. With an impressive 450,00 sq. feet of indoor shopping space, it’s no wonder why this mall is visited by so many people on “Black Friday”! Oh, and do you know why they call it that? It’s not because it’s a depressing day for managers and store staff but it’s in reference to the ink; red ink is bad, black ink is great!
This mall has 85 stores for you to choose from so finding what you are needing for the people on your Christmas list should be no problem. (I’m not going to list them all here so if you would like to know more details please visit their Pigeon Forge website).
Being a part of this Smoky mountains landscape since 1987, this mall has become a favorite place for “the girls” who plan shopping trips from surrounding states. Coming here in groups of 3 or 4 to do nothing but spend their money on the people they love and have a good time doing it!
With retailers wondering what this shopping season will bring, there is a good chance you will find coupons, discounts and specials this year as you shop the area stores. Look around for some of the area guides and coupon books so you can get the most for your money when you and your “posse” visit the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge area this year.
In our next post we will take a closer look at the stores available to you in this “shopper’s paradise” known as “the Smokies”.
October
26
With “Black Friday” quickly approaching, we are going to spend much of the next month exploring the many options when it comes to shopping around not only Pigeon Forge, but Gatlinburg and Sevierville as well. From the outlet malls to the smaller family owned businesses, we will take a closer look at the many choices you will have when you set out to fill all those Christmas wishes.
Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall, also known as the “the mall under the red roofs” is probably the most obvious but of course we can’t forget another favorite, Belz. Although there are many other stores in Pigeon Forge to find what you’re looking for, these two outlet malls will have just about anything on your list.
Today, we are going to start off with a closer look at Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and in our next post, we will take a closer look at Belz.
Under the “Red Roofs” is where some people go to sleep but today we are talking about the ones that have merchandise. Located at traffic light number 4, this mall has a lot of stores to choose from! Below is a list to get you started. Also, don’t forget to check out their website for money saving coupons!
- Big Dogs
- New York New York
- Carter’s Childrenswear
- Jewelry and Handbags
- Rue 21
- Christmas & Dolls Home Decor
- Wallet Works
- Tubbies Spas
- Banister-Easy Spirit Shoe
- OutletRack Room Shoes
- Sunglass Superstore
- Corningware Corelle Revere
- Comfort Kitchen & Home
- Michelle’s Gallery
- Rocky Top Tours
- L’Eggs Hanes Bali Playtex
