Grasp A Quick 'Glimpse Of Heaven' On Earth In The Smoky Mountains

The "Glimpse Of Heaven" cabin in the Smoky Mountains is divine

My wife Christine has been bugging me to death to go on vacation in the Smoky Mountains. When we owned a timeshare, the waiting list for reservations in the Pigeon Forge/Dollywood/Gatlinburg, TN area was five years! Jeepers, I don't plan that far ahead, so up until now we've put off heading up the road for the trip.

But then I recently came across a Hickory, NC-based company called Heavenly Cabins which has a variety of quality, fully-furnished cabins nestled right there in the Smoky Mountains. Sweet! That's when we saw their cabin they named "Glimpse of Heaven" and we couldn't wait to book our trip!


Great Smoky Mountains, here we come!

Roger and Cheryl Gilliam, who are the husband-wife owners of Heavenly Cabins, made sure we had everything we needed for our trip and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome in their home away from home. Boy, did they ever!


I enjoyed a little blogging while resting in the cabin

Christine and I traveled to the "Glimpse of Heaven" cabin on the day after Memorial Day for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in the mountains. I was concerned that I wouldn't have Internet access, but Cheryl assured me that there would be a high-speed connection available. It was amazing and I was able to check my e-mails as well as blog all week...with satellite television no less! Gotta LOVE that!


A pool table and a hot tub provided fun entertainment

But it wasn't all work while we were there. The pool table was a favorite since both Christine and I love to shoot billiards (I won most of time, of course!). Then when the sun would start to set, we hopped in our very own private outdoor hot tub. Oh WOW, melt the stress away! This is the life!


I wanted to take this gorgeous little kitchen with me

Mealtimes were so convenient with the magnificent kitchen provided with every pot, pan, plate, and glass you would ever need during your stay. And cleanup was a breeze with the automatic dishwasher! Plus, there's a great propane BBQ grill to cook up some fabulous low-carb meals overlooking a panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains! Can I come LIVE here? :D


The beds in this cabin were so comfy you didn't want to get up

After a long day of activities, it was nice to be able to hop into a bed that was as relaxing as it looks. In fact, there were TWO beds (one on the lower level and one on the upper deck) for larger families or a pair of couples to use. We enjoyed our alone time together on this trip, but the next time we will be bringing other guests!


Take your pick--swingin' in a hammock or swingin' on the porch?

To say we enjoyed ourselves is an understatement. Going on a trip to the Smoky Mountains was a dream come true for us. This cabin was a mere 10 miles away from all the tourist attractions of the Pigeon Forge area, but it felt like we were all alone. And that was what made it so special!


I highly recommend "Glimpse of Heaven" for your next vacation

If you would like more information about booking a trip to the Smoky Mountains through Heavenly Cabins to stay in the same cabin that Christine and I did, then simply contact Cheryl and let her know you want to find out more about that cabin Jimmy Moore stayed at.

I promise you'll come back home refreshed and energized by the mountainous serenity!

Low-Carb Blogiversary Contest Prize Bundle #4

Have you joined the hundreds of people who have entered my 2nd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest yet? If not, then you are definitely missing out on a golden opportunity to rack up on some of the nicest prizes you'll ever be able to win from a blog I can assure you of that! I sought out the best of the best because YOU DESERVE IT!

Our generous Grand Prize donation--that Vermont Castings deluxe grill--could not have been made possible without the fine folks over at CFM Corporation. Do me a favor and send a THANK YOU e-mail to the Grills Category Manager Tim Kuhn for being willing to provide such an amazing prize for my contest celebrating my second anniversary at the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog.

But as nice as that grill is, only one person is going to win it! Never fear, though, there are tons more prizes that await you if your name is drawn for them at the end of the month. You can see some of these outstanding giveaways by clicking here, here, and here. There ain't no chintzy prizes in this contest and I'm so happy to give you a real chance to win!

Yo, I'm not done sharing all the prizes with you yet! Here's some more:

TWO-NIGHT CABIN STAY IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS


Catch a "Glimpse Of Heaven" on vacation in the mountains

Special thanks to one of my readers named Cheryl who owns a Smoky Mountain cabin rental company, you and your family may be going on vacation in a luxurious cabin located near Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN called "Glimpse Of Heaven." This cozy two-night stay with an absolutely gorgeous view of the Great Smoky Mountains will be going to one of you just for entering my contest. Keep in mind this cabin is very popular and may be booked up for 2007, but you can discuss the dates you are available with Cheryl. In the meantime, go visit HeavenlyCabins.com to learn more about these incredible cabins and contact Cheryl directly by e-mail if you have any questions or would like to place a reservation to stay in their amazing facilities.

"THE ULTIMATE CHEF" PRIZE PACK FROM DEL MONTE

What an incredible prize I have for you compliments of our friends at Del Monte Foods! This "Ultimate Chef" prize features the brand new cookbook by Oprah Winfrey's personal chef Art Smith, a bunch of Del Monte canned foods, cooking equipment, and so much more! Check it out:


Back To The Family cookbook by Chef Art Smith


Tons of Del Monte canned goods


A Todd English MIXXO


Hard Anodized Cookware for healthier cooking


Kids apron and chef hat


A gorgeous canvas tote from The Company Store

Yep, all of those prizes will be going to ONE LUCKY WINNER!!! Be sure to visit DelMonte.com for more information about our generous sponsor.

DIABETESMINE.COM T-SHIRT/KNOW YOUR NUMBERS BOOK
DIABETESMINE.COM T-SHIRT/KNOW YOUR NUMBERS BOOK


Amy Tenderich provides a diabetes two-fer prize

Fellow blogger and diabetes extraordinaire Amy Tenderich has donated prizes for two winners: a complimentary DiabetesMine.com T-shirt and an autographed copy of her brand new book Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes. If you've never visited Amy's blog, then you'll want to drop by DiabetesMine.com for an engaging and fun blog about living with diabetes.

2 COPIES WEEKNIGHT GRILLING BOOK BY THE BBQ QUEENS
2 COPIES WEEKNIGHT GRILLING BOOK BY THE BBQ QUEENS
2 COPIES WEEKNIGHT GRILLING BOOK BY THE BBQ QUEENS
2 COPIES WEEKNIGHT GRILLING BOOK BY THE BBQ QUEENS
2 COPIES WEEKNIGHT GRILLING BOOK BY THE BBQ QUEENS


Two copies of "Weeknight Grilling"--one for you, one for a friend!

Do you remember my interview with BBQ Queen Karen Adler on my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore" podcast last week? When I asked her which of her grilling cookbooks was the best for people who are livin' la vida low-carb, she immediately said Weeknight Grilling With The BBQ Queens. So here we are giving 5 of you the chance to win not just one, but TWO copies of this fantastic book so you can keep one yourself and give the other away to someone else. Be sure to visit BBQQueens.com to learn more about them and check out PigOutPublications.com for a full selection of BBQ books to choose from.

$100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO CARBSMART.COM


Low-carb retailer CarbSmart.com is a popular online store

Finally, we have an very lucrative prize from our friends at CarbSmart.com--a $100 gift certificate! You can spend it just like cash in one of the best online low-carb retail stores around. Look around and find some excellent products to help you along in your low-carb lifestyle. And if you missed my exclusive podcast interview with the founder and president of CarbSmart.com, Andrew DiMino, it's worth checking out!

Do you think I'm done sharing prizes in the 2nd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest? Nope, not yet! I have at least one more post with a few more goodies to share that you could win! But you gotta get your entry to me to become eligible for a prize. Don't miss out on your chance!