There's a new attraction out at the Mall of America! Peyton and I just had to go check out Fly Over America. It's located inside of Nickelodeon Universe between the Peeps Company and Hard Rock Cafe. I would say it's more of an attraction than a ride. Fly Over America does take a little while to go through and enjoy so I would set aside about a half hour for the experience. If there's a line, plan on spending more time.When you first arrive to Fly Over America, you'll stop at a ticket counter ...
Princess Tiara Bento Box Lunch Kids Will Love
Princess Tiara Bento Box Lunch Looking for an easy school lunch that's fit for a little princess? This adorable princess-themed bento box is filled with familiar favorites while adding a little extra magic through fun shapes and colorful foods. The star of this lunch is a pair of crown-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, surrounded by juicy mandarin oranges, creamy pudding, cheese, and a small sweet treat. It's an easy lunch that's simple to prepare before school while still feeling ...
Ice Age Collision Course
Can you believe they released Ice Age 5? It's the 5th installment in the Ice Age franchise. It seems like just yesterday the first Ice Age was released. I love the tagline for this Ice Age - Kiss Your Ice Goodbye. But the real title for the movie is Ice Age: Collision Course. So what happens in this Ice Age? Well, Scrat is still chasing that silly acorn. And, like every other movie, that silly acorn gets Scrat in a heap of trouble. This time, Scrat ends up chasing the acorn into ...
American Girl Bistro
Peyton is at the age where all things American Girl is thrilling. Every time we head out to the Mall of America, she insist we make a stop at the American Girl store. Well, today I surprised her with a late lunch in the American Girl Bistro!This is our second visit to the bistro. Typically reservations are needed. Going to the Mall of America is usually a last minute decision so I never try for them. But today we were going to try a walk up reservation since we were eating at 2 pm. And it ...
Bad Moms
Have you made it out to see Bad Moms? If not, I highly suggest you make some time and do it now! Bad Moms is a hilarious comedy about motherhood and how we, mothers, do way too much. I've seen it once but I'm already thinking about going back and seeing it again. It was that good. At the start of Bad Moms we meet Amy, Mila Kunis. Amy is a real go getter. She works outside the home, car pools her two kids, makes them breakfast and basically runs the household. She is a mom that does it all. ...
Halloween Bento Box Lunch with a Black Cat Sandwich
Halloween Bento Box Lunch with a Black Cat Sandwich When Halloween is approaching, even an ordinary school lunch can become a little more festive. You do not need complicated recipes or specialty ingredients to make a themed lunch. A simple cookie cutter can transform a familiar sandwich into something fun and memorable. This easy Halloween bento box features a cat-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fresh cherries, cherry yogurt, graham crackers, and a small sweet treat. It is colorful, ...