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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mammoth Site

    Peyton has a fascination with dinosaurs. There was one point when she would only watch The Land Before Time and Ice Age movies. She’s better now and watches other shows but when I saw an opportunity to take her to a site where they are excavating Mammoth bones I knew I had to take her.… [Continue Reading]

    Mammoth Site
  • 10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall

    10 Things to Do in Minnesota This Fall There is nothing quite like fall in Minnesota. The air gets crisp, the mosquitoes finally start admitting defeat, apple orchards open for the season and suddenly every weekend feels like an excuse to get outside before winter arrives. And then there are the leaves. For a few… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall
  • Scream Town & Abandoned Hayride 2026: Minnesota’s Scariest Night?

    The Abandoned Hayride & Scream Town: Is This Minnesota’s Scariest Halloween Night? There are two types of people during Halloween. The first group wants pumpkins, apple cider, cute ghosts and maybe a slightly spooky movie. The second group wants to be dropped into the middle of nowhere at night while complete strangers chase them through… [Continue Reading]

    Scream Town & Abandoned Hayride 2026: Minnesota’s Scariest Night?
  • 10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer (Day Trip from the Twin Cities)

    10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer If you’re looking for an easy family getaway that doesn’t require hours in the car, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin is one of the best summer day trip destinations from the Twin Cities. Located just over an hour away, this charming river town is… [Continue Reading]

    10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer (Day Trip from the Twin Cities)
  • 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
  • Spooky Swing Night at Wabasha Street Caves 2026

    Spooky Swing Night at the Wabasha Street Caves: Dance the Night Away This Halloween There are Halloween events. And then there’s dancing underneath crystal chandeliers inside historic caves while a 17-piece big band plays swing music. Minnesota, you have my attention. If you’re looking for something completely different to do around the Twin Cities this… [Continue Reading]

    Spooky Swing Night at Wabasha Street Caves 2026
  • Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park

    Peyton loves to go to zoos and it is my goal to take her to as many as I can while she is little. When I heard about the Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park I wanted to check it out. At first, I thought it was a zoo full snakes but I was completely wrong.… [Continue Reading]

    Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park

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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