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  • The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: What Is Worth Buying? A trip to Valleyfair isn’t just about thrilling roller coasters and cooling off at Splash Soak City—it’s also about enjoying some delicious amusement park food! Whether you’re spending the entire day riding coasters or relaxing with your family, you’ll probably work up an appetite. Thankfully, Valleyfair… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips
  • Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: A Family Guide When families think about fun places to visit around the Twin Cities, amusement parks and zoos often come to mind first. But one of Minnesota’s most beautiful hidden gems is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Operated by the University of Minnesota, this 1,200-acre destination… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips
  • 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
  • Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day

    Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It’s nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups.  That’s a long drive. But I did it! That’s exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
  • 5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

    With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it.  One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It’s a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair
  • 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
  • ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair Is Back! Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If roller coasters aren’t scary enough for you during the day, apparently the obvious solution is to ride them at night while monsters wander around the park. Welcome to ValleyScare. After being gone from Valleyfair’s fall lineup, ValleyScare is officially back for… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know
  • Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026

    Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A Perfect Fall Day in 2026 Fall in Minnesota never seems to last quite long enough. One minute we’re waiting for the first leaves to change, and the next we’re watching them blow across the yard while wondering if it’s too early to turn on… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026
  • Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Everything Families Need to Know Before You Go If you’re looking for an unforgettable family day trip from the Twin Cities, Valleyfair in Shakopee should be at the top of your list. As Minnesota’s largest amusement park, Valleyfair has been creating summer memories for generations with thrilling roller coasters, family rides, kid-friendly… [Continue Reading]

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips
  • Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

    Have an upcoming vacation planned to Univeral Orlando? Looking for a fun way to count down the days and get excited about your visit? If you said yes, then I have the movie countdown list for you! Each movie is represented in Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Orlando. Watch a new movie each night… [Continue Reading]

    Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

Full Hunter’s Moon Hike at the Minnesota Arboretum 2026

Full Hunter’s Moon Hike at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Explore the Arb After Dark There’s something completely different about being outside on a crisp October night. The trees are nearly bare. The air has that unmistakable late-fall chill. Everything gets quiet once the sun goes down, and a familiar trail can suddenly feel completely different in the darkness. Now add a full moon overhead, candlelit paths and a bonfire waiting at the end. That’s exactly the kind of fall night ...

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Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026

Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A Perfect Fall Day in 2026 Fall in Minnesota never seems to last quite long enough. One minute we're waiting for the first leaves to change, and the next we're watching them blow across the yard while wondering if it's too early to turn on the heat. That's why I love finding fall activities that give us an excuse to get outside and actually enjoy the season while it's here. One of the prettiest places to do that ...

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25 Things to Clean Before the Holidays: Holiday Cleaning Checklist

25 Things to Clean Before the Holidays The holidays have a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you're enjoying the first cool days of fall, and the next you're pulling decorations out of storage, planning Thanksgiving dinner, buying gifts, and realizing people are going to be coming over to your house. Suddenly, you're noticing everything. The fingerprints on the refrigerator. The dusty baseboards. The mystery crumbs hiding between the couch cushions. The guest bathroom you ...

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Week Before Moving Checklist: What to Do Before Moving Day

What to Do the Week Before You Move: Your Final Moving Checklist You made it. After weeks of decluttering, packing, organizing, scheduling, donating, labeling boxes, and wondering how your household managed to accumulate this much stuff, you're officially one week away from moving. This is when moving starts to feel very real. It's also when all of those tiny tasks you've been telling yourself you'll handle "closer to moving day" suddenly become things you need to handle now. The ...

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Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo

Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo Chocolate and coconut lovers, this one's for you! This Copycat Dutch Bros Cocomo combines bold espresso, creamy chocolate milk, and sweet coconut syrup for an easy homemade coconut mocha that tastes like a coffee-shop treat. Serve it steaming hot, pour it over ice, or blend it into a frozen coffee. Whichever way you make it, chocolate and coconut are the stars. And the best part? You can make it at home in about five minutes. Why You'll Love This ...

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When Caregiving Ends: Coping With Grief After Caregiving

When the Caregiving Ends: Grieving the Person and the Life You Had While Caring for Them For months or maybe years, your life has revolved around someone else's needs. You know their medications. Their doctors. Their appointment schedule. What they'll eat when nothing sounds good. Which pharmacy closes at 8. Where the insurance cards are. Which symptoms mean you should call the doctor and which ones mean you should head straight to the emergency room. Your phone is ...

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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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