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  • A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center

    Are you a fan of fast cars? Driving fast? Having adventures? Looking for your next thrilling experience? If you answered yes to any of those then you need to keep reading. I answered yes to all those, so I took a little trip over to the BMW Performance Center to indulge my senses and learn… [Continue Reading]

    A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center
  • 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)
  • Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family?

    Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family? If you’re planning a family day trip in the Twin Cities, one question comes up again and again: Should we visit Como Zoo or the Minnesota Zoo? The good news is that you really can’t go wrong. Both zoos offer incredible opportunities to see… [Continue Reading]

    Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family?
  • Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

    Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting? If you’re planning a trip to Mall of America, you may be wondering whether SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is worth adding to your itinerary. The short answer? Absolutely—especially if you’re visiting with kids. Located beneath Nickelodeon Universe inside Mall of America in Bloomington, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County

    Pumpkin Spice is back! It’s everywhere. Like, literally everywhere. The temperatures will be dropping soon and everyone will be bundling up in their favorite sweatshirts, watching football and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.  It’s also the perfect time of year to plan a visit to your favorite pumpkin patch, pick some pumpkins and take some family… [Continue Reading]

    3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County
  • Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day

    Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It’s nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups.  That’s a long drive. But I did it! That’s exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
  • Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Everything Families Need to Know Before You Go If you’re looking for an unforgettable family day trip from the Twin Cities, Valleyfair in Shakopee should be at the top of your list. As Minnesota’s largest amusement park, Valleyfair has been creating summer memories for generations with thrilling roller coasters, family rides, kid-friendly… [Continue Reading]

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips

5 Things Every VSCO Girl Needs for Their Jeep

Everywhere I look I seem to hear someone talking about being a VSCO Girl. It's all over the internet and a buzz in public. If you have a tween, teen or twentysomething in the home you probably know at least one VSCO Girl if not a whole bunch of them. These young ladies love turtles, they end nearly every sentence and word with sksksksk and they are going to save the environment one Hydro Flask at a time. But did you also know that they are obsessed with Jeeps?! Jeep has suddenly become the go-to ...

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DIY Glittery Mermaid Soap

If you've been a follower for a while you know Peyton loves mermaids. She has a few different mermaid tails and loves to swim in them. Every day she would rush home from summer camp and put her mermaid tail on and swim. However, here in the Midwest, fall is setting in and we are preparing our home and yard for winter which means we are closing the pool down. No more daily mermaid swims for her. So, to help ease the transition we are making glittery mermaid soaps! This way, she can pretend to be ...

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5 Things You Need for Your Car this Fall

The weather has definitely turned here in the Midwest. While the south and east coast are experiencing heatwaves, other parts of the country are experiencing snow! The weather has had extreme swings throughout the country, yet we all know, and some of us hope, fall will be here very shortly. This is the time of year I like to go through the car and prep it for cooler temperatures and for what may end up getting tracked into my car.  Here are a few things that I have in my car that help this time ...

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Autumn Dipped Pretzel Rods

Fall is here y'all! And with fall comes all things pumpkins, spiced and sweet. I love this time of year! Today, I'm going to share with you how to make Autumn Dipped Pretzel Rods, trust me, they will be a hit! I made some pretzel rods for the 4th of July and everyone devoured them. The combination of sweet and salty keeps them coming back for seconds, thirds, fourths until they are all gone.  I love how simple these are too. You can make 2 dozen in about 10 minutes. Plus they look impressive and ...

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Navigating the Tooth Fairy with Sensory Processing Disorder

I pretty much knew from the moment I met my daughter that she was a little different. She marched to the beat of her own drum. And I pretty much let her take the lead from the day she was born. I would let her guide me as to what she felt comfortable with and we would work around things she didn't feel comfortable with. But I never thought the Tooth Fairy was going to be one of those things we had to cut out of her childhood. She was fine with Santa Claus coming and bring presents every year. ...

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Mysterio Inspired Cupcakes

You all know that Spider-Man Far From Home came out this week. If you haven't, you'll want to head over to your local retailer and pick up a copy. And then, you'll want to pick up everything to make these awesome Mysterio Inspired Cupcakes, first seen on AsTheBunnyHops.com. I have made a few little tweaks to them that I will list out below, PLUS I'm giving you the full shopping list with links to purchase the harder to find items. You will need the following - 1 Box Cake Mix - any cake ...

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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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