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  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company
  • 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
  • Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota

    If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway with the kids, Glendalough State Park in west-central Minnesota is a perfect choice. Located near Battle Lake, this hidden gem offers a mix of outdoor adventures and family-friendly amenities that make camping with children both fun and easy. 🏕️ Family-Friendly Camping Options Glendalough offers several unique camping… [Continue Reading]

    Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota
  • 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… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!
  • 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
  • 4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County
  • 12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens

    A trip to Mall of America isn’t just about shopping. Between riding roller coasters, exploring stores, and walking miles through the mall, everyone is going to get hungry. Thankfully, Mall of America has far more than your typical food court. Whether your family wants an exciting themed restaurant, a fun dessert stop, or a quick… [Continue Reading]

    12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens
  • Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season Looking for an unforgettable family outing in the Twin Cities? Add the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to your calendar. Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, the Ordway is home to Broadway touring productions, concerts, holiday favorites, family entertainment, and… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season
  • Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

    Another place I had never been on all my travel to Illinois was the Lincoln Park Zoo.  It’s a free zoo so I’m not sure why we’ve never visited but I decided we were going to check it out this time. Spending the day at the zoo is one of Peyton’s and my favorite things… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

    We are kicking summer off with the Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with opening act Ludacris! What a fabulous way to start the summer and usher in months filled with fun, sun, and music! The Together Again Tour is in its home stretch. The tour started in mid-April and will wrap up in mid-June.  With… [Continue Reading]

    Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

Frozen 2 Popcorn Balls

And our third Frozen 2 inspired recipe of the week is Frozen 2 Popcorn balls! These were made in the Instant Pot but you can also make them with a good old fashioned popcorn maker and a saucepan on the stove.  Just do not try to use microwave popcorn to make these, it won't work that well. You want fresh, unbuttered, plain popcorn. To make these Frozen 2 Popcorn Balls you'll need the following - 1 TBSP unsalted butter 1/4 C light corn syrup 3 TBSP vegetable oil 1 C popcorn kennels (ck ...

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Frozen 2 Pretzel Rods

Here's our second recipe to celebrate the release of Frozen 2 to Blu-Ray this week! Frozen 2 pretzel rods are sure to be a hit. The combination of chocolate and salty pretzel is a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they are very easy to make and only take a few minutes.  You can make as many as you like. Today, we made a dozen but I could have easily made another dozen with the chocolate I had leftover. To make your own Frozen 2 pretzel rods you will need the following - Pretzel Rods Blue Chocolate ...

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Frozen 2 Winter Wonder Cookies

Frozen was the first movie that Peyton ever saw in the movie theater. I remember how she sat on the edge of her seat the whole time, captivated by Elsa and Anna on the big screen. She was obsessed! When Frozen 2 came out, we both could not wait to see it. And we did. So far twice in theaters! And on Tuesday, you can buy your own copy of Frozen 2 to watch at home! Over and over and over again. So to celebrate the release of Frozen 2 we will be publishing Frozen-themed recipes all week!  Kicking ...

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Complete Chicken Dinner in Your Ninja Foodi

I like to provide Peyton with a homecooked dinner whenever possible. But during the week it can be difficult. Between working full time, after school activities, homework and housework finding time to cook a complete meal by scratch and have it on the table at a reasonable time is challenging. And I also don't want to spend an hour every night doing dishes. I use our Ninja Foodi as much as possible because it's one dish to clean, it cooks quickly and helps me get tasty meals on the table ...

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Dealing With The Aftermath Of An Accident

We all laugh at the Youtube videos showing people getting hurt in hilarious ways; it is all right to confess if you do it as well. What is not so funny is being the one involved in one of those incidents in real life, especially if you end up seriously injured. We often underestimate not only the physical damage an accident can do but the emotional impact as well. Quite often, the mental impact of a serious accident goes on long after the physical injuries have healed. In this article, we ...

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Ninja Foodi Hamburger Stroganoff

Peyton is currently rehearsing for a play which means our weeknights are crazy. We are either at play practice in the morning before school or after school which leads to not very much time for homework, chores and family dinners. This month, I'm relying heavily on our Ninja Foodi to help me get a yummy homemade meal on the dinner table quickly. Tonight, we are making hamburger stroganoff in our Ninja Foodi. You will need the following to make Ninja Foodi Hamburger Stroganoff - 1 medium ...

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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.

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