Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • Explore Bourbon Country

    Yes, you read that right, let’s explore bourbon country! It’s similar to how people explore wine country. They head to a vineyard, sip some wine, enjoy small bites and make a vacation out of it. So why not do that with Bourbon? Kentucky is home to some of the most spectacular Bourbon distillers, you can… [Continue Reading]

    Explore Bourbon Country

  • Wind Cave National Park

    While we were visiting South Dakota I wanted to spend some time in the National Parks. There are a few different parks you can visit while in the Rapid City area. Unfortunately, time flew by and we were only able to fit in one National Park. Wind Cave National Park is located just a short… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park

  • Kona Ice of Stillwater

    Every weekend I look for food trucks that will be in our local area. Since the Minnesota State Fair was canceled and we can’t really travel much, finding and trying out new food trucks every weekend has kinda become our thing. I’ve seen Kona Ice of Stillwater posts in our local mom’s groups and I… [Continue Reading]

    Kona Ice of Stillwater

  • 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

  • Dinosaur Park

    If you’ve followed us for a while, you probably know Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time. She owns every single movie and episode ever made. Even the one that came out earlier this year! When I found out there was a dinosaur park in Rapid City I knew it was going to be… [Continue Reading]

    Dinosaur Park

  • 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

  • A Little Throwback to Sea World

    One of my fondest memories growing up was the vacation my grandparents took me on to Sea World. I was about 6 years old and it was my first time to a park with sea animals. Oh boy was I excited! Back in 1983, Sea World was a lot different than it is now. I… [Continue Reading]

    A Little Throwback to Sea World

  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

  • Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure

    Rome, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a treasure trove of experiences for families. Venturing into this ancient city with your children can transform a simple holiday into an enchanting journey through time and imagination. From the awe-inspiring ruins to the vibrant streets, every corner of Rome has a story to tell. This… [Continue Reading]

    Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure

  • 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

“Scooby-Doo” episodes are available in one collection for the first time!

I grew up watching Scooby-Doo on the regular. It was one of the few shows I never missed an episode of. And now that I'm a mom, I like to watch Scooby-Doo with my daughter. But did you know, the whole collection of episodes are being packaged in one collection for the first time?!?! Here's the release that just hit my inbox! Remember the classic Scooby-Doo animated series that featured all the iconic celebrity guest stars? Now fans can own nearly all of these beloved episodes when Warner ...

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Secret Life of Pets 2 Coming to Theaters June 7th

Remember when Secret Life of Pets hit theaters back in 2016? It instantly became a family favorite for us. We fell in love with Chloe the first time we saw her beautiful, round, grey, tabby catness up on the big screen. The first film was a fun, family film that all ages enjoyed. We watch Max and Duke learn to get along, went on an adventure with the gang and made some new friends like Snowball. Family loves Secret Life of Pets so much that Universal Studios even created a Secret Life of Pets ...

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4 Road Trip Essentials

I'm a pretty experienced traveler when it comes to road tripping across the United States with kids. Peyton and I have been doing this since she was born. At first, it was hour long car rides to see Grandma and Grandpa. But by her first birthday, she did her first 5-hour road trip to Chicago.  Along the way, I have found some must-have accessories for my vehicle to help it survive traveling with a young child. Seat Protector Since Peyton was little I have always had a seat protector on the ...

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DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 6 Premieres April 9th!

I remember when the first DreamWorks Trolls movie came out. Peyton instantly fell in love with it.  She even had Poppy headphones for school! It was so cute. Trolls was such a hit with the kids that not only did DreamWorks go on and make another Trolls movie they also turned it into a series! DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! can only be seen on Netflix. So, lucky us, we have a Netflix subscription. If you do not have Netflix I highly suggest you look into it. We absolutely love our ...

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Spirit Riding Free Season 8 is Now on Netflix!

Spirit Riding Free is one of Peyton's favorite shows. Last summer, when we took our road trip to Omaha, she made me download the whole season that was just released so she could watch it on the road. She is obsessed with Lucky and Spirit! And I'm ok with that. Spirit Riding Free is one of the most wholesome shows out there today for young children to watch and it's only available on Netflix. I am a fan of Spirit Riding Free because each season teaches important morals and values that I ...

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4 Perfect Road Trip Snacks

It's spring and you know what that means it's road trip season! Peyton and I are gearing up for our first road trip of the year.  As soon as school is out we out of here! But traveling with kids in a car means there is going to have to be food in the car as well. And kids can be messy! Well, even I can be messy if I am trying to drive and eat at the same time.  Today, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite road trip snack that minimizes the mess, travel well and taste ...

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