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  • The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul… [Continue Reading]

    The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota
  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour
  • 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
  • Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families When it comes to family-friendly outdoor adventures, Minneapolis is hard to beat. The city is home to one of the nation’s best park systems, offering beautiful lakes, incredible playgrounds, scenic walking trails, beaches, splash pads, picnic areas, and year-round activities for every age. Whether you’re planning a weekend… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families
  • 4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

    The weather is supposed to start cooling off soon and fall is right around the corner. But there’s still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Georgia is beautiful year-round but in the fall it’s the perfect time to get out and do a little hiking or exploring.… [Continue Reading]

    4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia
  • Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season When most people think of the Guthrie Theater, they picture award-winning productions for adults. While that’s certainly true, many Guthrie performances are also excellent choices for teens and older families looking to experience professional theater together. Located along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis,… [Continue Reading]

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season
  • Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company If you’re looking for a family activity that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, Stages Theatre Company deserves a spot on your family’s calendar. Located in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company has been introducing children and teens to the magic of live theater… [Continue Reading]

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company
  • 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
  • Christmas Village

    It’s always Christmas time at Christmas Village in Rapid City, South Dakota. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I love decorating our tree, the home and our walkway. It’s something Peyton and I have been doing together since the day she was born. Granted, when she was a baby she sat and watched. But… [Continue Reading]

    Christmas Village

Snowman Oreo Cookies

Looking for a cute, simple and fun recipe for cookies that the kids can help with? I have a no-bake, no-fuss cookie that the whole family can help with. These adorable snowman oreo cookies are a huge hit every time I make them. I like making them because there is no baking and cleanup is a snap. To make these snowman oreo cookies you will need the following - 24 Oreo Cookies 1 bag White Chocolate Wafers 1/2 bag Black Chocolate Wafers 1/4 bag Orange Chocolate Wafers Small Round Tip ...

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Six Birthday Themes For Your Daughter’s Next Celebration

Birthdays are a wonderfully exciting time. But coming up with unique, special and fun ideas year after year can start to become challenging.  Sometimes picking out the perfect gift can be the first challenge, but don't worry I have some great toy ideas for 10-year-old girls. With that out of the way, you can focus on creating a great party! You don’t have to spend a lot of money to create a great party. Here are some ideas of party’s you can organize in your own home.  Spa Party Create a ...

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Peppermint M&M Chocolate Cookies

I love peppermint and I love chocolate so when I saw these Peppermint M&Ms I just knew I had to pick them up. I have so many ideas for them!! So be on the lookout for a shake and possibly a cake too! But first up, Peppermint M&M Chocolate Cookies. They are sure to be a huge hit at your next holiday party. To make these Peppermint M&M Chocolate Cookies you will need the following - 5oz Box Chocolate Cake Mix 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Melted Butter 1/2 Chocolate Chips Peppermint ...

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Disney’s Princess Jasmine Slime Recipe

Peyton has really found her talent, making slime. She's really good at it. She will walk around a craft store for hours picking out the perfect gems, colors, glitter, and supplies to make a themed slime that looks like we bought it in a store. I'm impressed with how much she knows about all this and with her combinations. Today, Peyton wanted to make a Princess Jasmine slime. You know, Princess Jasmine from Aladdin. We both enjoyed the live-action version of Aladdin this year and Peyton has ...

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Christmas Cookie Bars

Every year I like to spend a few days baking with Peyton. It's a great way to spend some time together and also a great way to make presents for those special people in our lives. Tonight, Peyton and I are making these, yummy, chewy Christmas Cookie Bars.  This is a soft bar that makes for a chewy treat that goes perfectly with an ice-cold glass of milk. Plus it's really simple to make. I do have a few tips for these cookies before we began - If you have a stand mixer, use it. This batter ...

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It’s Time To Start Taking Better Care Of Yourself!

Let's face it, life can be pretty busy a lot of the time. In fact, that may well be an understatement. For a lot of us, it's downright overwhelming! This is true for just about everyone. Whether you're working, taking care of your kids or doing any of the other things that make life the busy, messy, wonderful experience, it can be difficult to make time for even the most important things. And one of the most important things of all is your health. Far too many of us end up being pretty careless ...

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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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