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  • 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
  • Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend

    The Chicago area is one of our favorite destinations. It’s only 5 hours from home and full of museums, zoos, attractions and more. It’s the perfect change of scenery for the weekend. On our most recent trip, we stayed in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It’s just a short drive outside of Chicago, however, it’s centrally… [Continue Reading]

    Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend
  • Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

    Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don’t want to invest in an I-Pass because I don’t need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That’s… [Continue Reading]

    Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App
  • Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime

    Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is not only a hub for business but also a treasure trove of culture and history. If you find yourself in this bustling metropolis for a business trip, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the city’s rich artistic heritage during your downtime. From world-renowned art galleries to picturesque parks… [Continue Reading]

    Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime
  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour
  • 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
  • 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
  • Crazy Horse

    South Dakota is steeped in history, it’s one of the main reasons I chose to take the kids here for MEA break. After visiting Mount Rushmore  we headed over to Crazy Horse. It’s only about a 15-20 minute drive. Crazy Horse is a privately funded memorial surviving on donations from the public. It’s a shame there is… [Continue Reading]

    Crazy Horse
  • Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn

    When I started to plan our trip to Rapid City, South Dakota I knew we were going to need a place to stay. Traveling with two kids, I had some specific amenities and qualities I was looking for in a hotel. Here are a few things I was looking for – It had to be… [Continue Reading]

    Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn
  • 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

Egg to Chicken

There is nothing cuter than a baby chick. We've helped my brother raise several baby chick over the past few years. They live out in the country and have over a dozen chickens for farm fresh eggs daily.  Egg to Chicken is geared towards children 4 to 8 years old. A perfect book for the preschool to second-grade crowd to help them understand a little more about chicks. Eggs to Chicken is filled with fun and intriguing facts about the life cycles, complete with photographs of every stage and ...

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That’s Not the Monster We Ordered

That's Not the Monster We Ordered

That's Not the Monster We Ordered is perfect for our young friends! Intended for children 3-6 years old this book is for our pre-schoolers and kindergarten crowd.  It took 3 authors to tame this story and bring it to life. With the collaboration of Richard Fairgray, Tara Black and Terry Jones they created That's Not the Monster We Ordered.  It's a fun and silly picture book sure to get your little ones interested in what is going on with the Turner family. The Turner family live in a ...

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The Dragon’s Hoard by Lari Don

The Dragon's Hoard by Lari DOn

If you have a little one that loves short stories, The Dragon's Hoard is for them. Filled with eleven amazing stories from the Viking Sagas this book is sure to be a cherished kids book. Filled with warriors and battles, heroes and heroines, Berserkers, monsters, zombie and magic little ones are sure to be enthralled and captivated. Stories include: * The Dragon's Hoard * The Swan Warrior * The Berserker's Baby * Tusker versus the Earl * The Bear in Chains * The Raven Banner * The ...

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Must Have Camping Essentials by GSI Outdoors

GSI Outdoors Camping Essentials

I have been taking Peyton camping ever since she was three years old. It's a family tradition of ours to go every summer at least once and usually to a new destination each time. I love taking a long weekend and just unplugging from everything and relax by the campfire. Though we may be camping, that doesn't mean we are only roasting hotdogs and eating junk food for the duration of the trip. I have taught Peyton that anything we cook at home in our kitchen can be cooked over a campfire or on a ...

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Easy Peasy Melted Snowman Cookies

easy peasy melted snowman cookies

I love baking for the holidays but sometimes there is just not enough time to get everything done. So today I am going to share my secret for making these super cute, super easy melted snowman cookies in under an hour! This is how you make easy peasy melted snowman cookies. You will need a few simple ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store.  Sugar cookies, royal icing, colored icing, marshmallows and chocolate covered orange sunflower seeds (optional). Another ...

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Cooking, Baking and Making by Cynthia O’Connor O’Hara

Cooking Baking and Making

One of my goals in the new year is to get back to cooking and baking for Peyton more often. Somehow we have fallen into a rut where I buy tons of processed foods that just need to be tossed in the oven. Now, I'm not saying that's a horrible thing. I'm obviously not against it as I am doing it right now. But I much rather make her a meal from scratch or bake her a treat to enjoy during the week. With the help of Cooking, Baking and Making by Cynthia O'Connor O'Hara that is what I am going to be ...

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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, middle-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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