Peyton and I love to try out different restaurants when we travel or even around town. Recently we tried out Haiku Izakaya & Ramen which opened this winter in Woodbury, Minnesota. I have been there a few times to pick up takeout for lunch and have enjoyed every single meal. But last night, I took Peyton for her first visit and we enjoyed our meal at the restaurant. Haiku Izakaya & Ramen is a Japanese restaurant serving Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe. You'll find ...
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Circus Abyssinia: Tulu
This past weekend Peyton and I had the pleasure to see Circus Abyssinia: Tulu at the Minnesota Children's Theatre Company. It was a great way to kick off the 2022-2023 Children's Theatre Company season! What is Circus Abyssinia: Tulu? Circus Abyssinia has performed at the Children's Theatre Company before and they were originally scheduled to perform when COVID-19 hit. This is a long-awaited visit from Circus Abyssinia. Created by Bibi Tesfamariam and Bichu Shimellis, Circus Abyssinia is a ...
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 to get excited about the rides and excited about your trip! First up, Island of Adventures! We love this park because it feels like you are walking into distinct little lands as your wander ...
New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin
I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton's Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we love food! Food is such an integral part of our lives. There's nothing like gathering at meal time, enjoying delicious food, and sharing our lives with one another. So over the next few months, Peyton and I are ...
Enjoying The Great Outdoors Even When It’s Pouring Down
Whether you’re going out camping, hiking, fishing, or simply for a long day of meandering through your local spots of scenic beauty, there’s no denying that rain can ruin a good thing if you let it. However, you don’t have to let it. Sure, you’ll want to dry your hair and change your clothes when you get home no matter what but, with the following tips, you can make sure that you can still have a great time out there without being left soaked, freezing, and uncomfortable. Make sure your tent ...
ValleyFair is BACK!!!
ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could not wait to go when we found out they were opening. As soon as the kids saw Wild Thing from 101 the giggles and excitement in the car skyrocketed. Peyton and Morgan could not wait to get inside the park ...