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Close Encounters Of The Flamingo Kind

May 10, 2024 by Dawn McAlexander

On a recent trip to the Greensboro Science Center, we got an extreme flamingo closeup that we were not expecting.

From the camels to the zebras and the stingrays to the flamingos, all of the animals seem to be loving on Kenny. For the past few years, we have purchased the yearly membership to Greensboro Science Center, so we have become quite accustomed to the animals there. Some of our favorites include the penguins, otters, meerkats, flamingos and Kenny in particular loves the cat … [Read more...] about Close Encounters Of The Flamingo Kind

World Wildlife Day Story Time: The One Where Kenny Almost Got Eaten By A Zebra

March 3, 2023 by Dawn McAlexander

World Wildlife Day Story Time: Kenny Almost Got Eaten By A Zebra

In honor of World Wildlife Day, we are going to chat about stripey horses, aka zebras. I am going to tell you a funny story about how Kenny almost got eaten by a zebra, then I will share some fun zebra facts with you. Finally, we are going to learn some ways we can help this "near threated" to "endangered" species thrive yet again. The One Where Kenny Almost Got Eaten By A … [Read more...] about World Wildlife Day Story Time: The One Where Kenny Almost Got Eaten By A Zebra

Sevierville’s Newest Attraction: SkyLand Ranch + 4 Great Nearby Restaurants

March 1, 2023 by Dawn McAlexander

Check Out Sevierville's Newest Attraction: SkyLand Ranch

SkyLand Ranch is a new, in progress, attraction in Sevierville. By "in progress" I mean that they recently opened, with several parts of the attraction ready now for you to enjoy, and construction going on with plans for many more exciting additions in the future. Right now they have a small petting zoo, a chairlift, mountain coaster, store, restaurant and snack shop. We also … [Read more...] about Sevierville’s Newest Attraction: SkyLand Ranch + 4 Great Nearby Restaurants

Watch Puff The Camel Steal Kenny’s Food & Laugh!

February 7, 2023 by Dawn McAlexander

Watch Puff The Camel Steal Kenny's Food & Laugh!

Last summer, Kenny and I made a visit to Fort Chiswell Animal Park. Even though we live pretty close to this zoo, neither Kenny nor I had ever visited this attraction. So, on a beautiful [and hot!] day in July, we rode up the interstate to visit the over 200 animals located at this exhibit. Meet Puff The Camel Part of the zoo is walk through, where you can get up … [Read more...] about Watch Puff The Camel Steal Kenny’s Food & Laugh!

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Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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