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  • Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go For many Minnesota families, the end of summer means one thing—the Minnesota State Fair! Known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country. Every year, families from across… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips
  • 12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer

    Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Families You don’t have to travel to the ocean to enjoy an incredible beach day. Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for a reason, and the Twin Cities are surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, paddleboarding, kayaking, picnicking, and… [Continue Reading]

    12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer
  • 3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County

    Pumpkin Spice is back! It’s everywhere. Like, literally everywhere. The temperatures will be dropping soon and everyone will be bundling up in their favorite sweatshirts, watching football and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.  It’s also the perfect time of year to plan a visit to your favorite pumpkin patch, pick some pumpkins and take some family… [Continue Reading]

    3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County
  • 5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

    It’s nearly fall y’all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard.  I cannot… [Continue Reading]

    5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall
  • 25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities (2026 Guide)

    25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities Family adventures don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. The Twin Cities are packed with amazing parks, splash pads, museums, hiking trails, beaches, festivals, and family events that cost little—or nothing at all. Whether you’re trying to stretch your entertainment budget, entertain… [Continue Reading]

    25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities (2026 Guide)
  • Wall Drug

    Stopping at Wall Drug is a must if you are in South Dakota. I had never been before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. When we arrived, immediately I felt overwhelmed. Thank goodness we visited during the off-season, I don’t think I could’ve driven Wall Drug during peak season. It would’ve been way too… [Continue Reading]

    Wall Drug
  • Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

    Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don’t want to invest in an I-Pass because I don’t need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That’s… [Continue Reading]

    Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App
  • A Night at Medieval Times

    I am always looking for new and unique experiences to take Peyton to. And when I saw Medieval Times, I knew I wanted to take her! How cool would it be to sit in a castle, watch knights jousting and have dinner? It sounded so cool. The only problem is, there is no castle in… [Continue Reading]

    A Night at Medieval Times
  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • 20 Amazing Family Day Trips from the Twin Cities You’ll Love

    20 Amazing Day Trips from the Twin Cities for Families One of the best things about living in Minnesota is that you don’t have to travel far to find an incredible family adventure. Within just a couple of hours of Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’ll find charming river towns, scenic hiking trails, historic communities, unique… [Continue Reading]

    20 Amazing Family Day Trips from the Twin Cities You’ll Love

How to Smell Good All Day: A Teen’s Guide to Fragrance Layering

How to Smell Good All Day: A Teen’s Guide to Fragrance Layering Have you ever walked past someone who smells absolutely amazing and wondered how they manage to smell that good all day? Usually, it isn't because they're spraying perfume every 20 minutes. The secret is fragrance layering. Fragrance layering means using several lightly scented products together so the fragrance lasts longer. Your body wash, lotion, body mist, and perfume can all work together instead of relying on one ...

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Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Pumpkin spice season is here! Skip the coffee-shop line and make this easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte right in your own kitchen. Made with espresso, real pumpkin, warm pumpkin pie spices, vanilla, and creamy milk, this homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte has all the cozy fall flavor you want without leaving the house. Top it with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, grab your favorite blanket, and you've basically created fall ...

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Why Is My Cat Sleeping More in the Fall?

Why Is My Cat Sleeping More in the Fall? If it seems like your cat has suddenly made sleeping their full-time job now that fall has arrived, you may be onto something. Granted, cats aren't exactly known for their productivity. Ellie and Jinx can turn an ordinary afternoon nap into an all-day event. Find a soft blanket, curl into a ball and apparently the rest of the day's responsibilities have been canceled. But when the days start getting shorter and the temperatures begin dropping, ...

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Harvest Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

Harvest Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting When fall rolls around, I’m always looking for easy desserts that feel festive without requiring hours in the kitchen. These Harvest Cupcakes are exactly that. Rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with fluffy peanut butter frosting, coated in colorful fall sprinkles, and finished with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Chocolate and peanut butter are already a winning combination, but the fall sprinkles turn these simple cupcakes into an adorable autumn ...

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Fall Deep Cleaning Checklist: Get Your Home Clean & Cozy

Fall Deep Cleaning Checklist: How to Get Your Home Clean and Cozy for Fall There is something about the first cool fall day that makes you want to open the windows, light a candle, grab a cozy blanket, and settle in at home. But before we start spending more time indoors, fall is also the perfect time to give the house a really good deep clean. Think of it as spring cleaning's slightly cozier cousin. During the summer, dirt gets tracked inside, windows stay open, kids are home more ...

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How to Build a Teen Fragrance Collection on a Budget

How to Build a Teen Fragrance Collection on a Budget Building a fragrance collection can get expensive fast. One minute, you're buying a $15 body mist because it smells amazing. The next thing you know, TikTok has convinced you that you desperately need six perfumes, three matching lotions, a perfume oil, a hair mist, and a tiny bottle of something that somehow costs $40. You definitely don't need all of that. In fact, you can build a really fun teen fragrance collection without ...

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About Peyton’s Momma

Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, high-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

She is also an avid cook and enjoys sharing recipes and entertaining. Shanna plans educational events and field trips for her daughter and shares her experiences so other families can plan their own adventures.

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