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  • Nowhere Entertainment Inver Grove Heights: Haunted House & More

    Nowhere Entertainment in Inver Grove Heights: Haunted Houses, Escape Rooms, Mini Golf & More Minnesota has no shortage of haunted attractions once October rolls around. We’ve got haunted hayrides. Haunted cornfields. Massive scream parks. Ghost tours. And apparently we’ve even got haunted trolley rides. But what if you want a spooky night out without spending… [Continue Reading]

    Nowhere Entertainment Inver Grove Heights: Haunted House & More
  • Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season

    Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season If you’re looking for one family activity that’s worth putting on your calendar this year, make it a visit to the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis. Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s premier theaters for young audiences, Children’s Theatre Company creates productions… [Continue Reading]

    Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season
  • 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
  • SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America During Halloween: A Spooky Underwater Adventure for Families There is something about walking through a dark underwater tunnel while sharks swim directly over your head that already feels a little spooky. Add Halloween season? Even better. If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity to add to your Minnesota… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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… [Continue Reading]

    New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall

    Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall Few things say “Minnesota fall” quite like a trip to an apple orchard. Crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, fresh-picked apples, warm cider, homemade donuts, corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches make apple orchards one of the most beloved family traditions of the season. Whether… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall

Why I’m Reading Always Eat After 7pm

This year our focus has been on living a healthier lifestyle. Taking care of our bodies and taking a look at our relationship with food and those around us. I'm currently reading Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion because I'm curious as to what Joel Marion has to share with us. Plus that cover, with that yummy burger, just draws me in. I mean, if that's considered ...

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Looking after yourself: How to indulge in a little self-care this month

These days, our health has never been more important. But before recent events took hold, looking after ourselves should have always been a priority. However, due to modern life and social pressure, it wasn't always the case. Now that things have slowed down a little and most of us are confined to our homes for the next few months, there's never been a better time to embrace a little self-care. Self-care is defined as taking care of your body and your mind and taking steps to preserve one's ...

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How To Deal With The Loss Of Your Family Pet

The saddest thing about owning a pet is that you will outlive it by quite some distance. This means that, at some point, you have to brace yourself for the loss of a valuable family member. People without pets won’t understand how hard this is to handle. It’s very much like losing a human family member that you love dearly. To make matters worse, children become very attached to pets. So, it’s likely to hit them a lot harder than it will hit you. Especially if you have already experienced the ...

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Turn Any Room into an Arcade with Projex

We are all spending a fair amount of time home with our families. Peyton and I have spent so much time watching movies, playing board games, reading books, and doing art projects. We need a change. We need something that is interactive and competitive. Projex projection game arcade is interactive and did bring out our competitive sides. What is Projex? It's a fun, interactive, laser game that you can play in any room of your home. Or even outside! All you need are a few batteries to ...

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3 Steps to Getting the Best Customized Healthcare Plan for Your Aging Parent

Health insurance becomes increasingly important as we age. The most fortunate among us may be able to make it through our prime years without much beyond preventative care and a few smaller procedures or scares.  But by the time you start approaching senior status, you will likely be taking more trips to the doctor's office and requiring additional treatments and prescriptions. Medicare serves as a savior for many. It provides vital, life-improving coverage and the options — including ...

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Pineapple Apricot Glazed Ham

While cooking a ham may seem intimidating or stressful it really is not. Unlike Turkey, ham is very forgiving. But the key to a mouthwatering ham is the glaze. The glaze really makes the ham, giving it an extra punch of flavor and the caramelized crust.  Today, I'm going to share with you how I make this pineapple apricot glazed ham. While it does take a few hours to bake the ham, the last 45 minutes does require you to be attentive, basting the ham every 10 minutes to create the caramelized ...

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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.

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