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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul… [Continue Reading]

    The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota
  • 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!!!

The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork

The Enchanted Sonata

If you are a fan of the Nutcracker Ballet then you are going to want to keep on reading. Or even if you enjoyed The Nutcracker and the Four Realms I know you'll want to keep reading. The Enchanted Sonata is loosely based off of the classic The Nutcracker ballet. Similar to how The Nutcracker and the Four Realms was loosely based off the ballet but yet had its own unique storyline. Here's the what the book says The Enchanted Sonata is about - Clara Stahlbaum has her future perfectly ...

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Easily Organize Your Pet Photos with Pet Photo Saver

Pet Photo Saver

Peyton and I love taking pictures of our pets. I think Peyton takes photos of at least one of the dogs or cats every single day. I mean, we have 2 dogs and 5 cats in this house so there is always someone doing something cute that needs to be captured with my phone. But I also have tons of other pictures on my phone as well. Pictures of things I need to buy, the places we've visited and family pictures of Peyton. Currently, I have over 3,000 photos on my phone. So how can I sort through there and ...

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Be Prepared with Rescue Guard

Rescue Guard Survival Pack

What is one thing that everyone should have with them on a road trip, while they are camping or hurricane/tornado season? An emergency pack. You can pack your own or you could purchase Rescue Guard Survival Pack prepacked with enough supplies for a family of four. Included in the kit is the following - 1 60 piece First Aid Kit 1 212 piece Deluxe First Aid Kit 2 Squeeze Powered Lights 4 Emergency Ponchos 4 Emergency Blankets 1 Tissue Pack 4 Dust Masks 4 Exam Glove Sets (Latex ...

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A Cookie to Celebrate by Jana Douglass

A Cookie to Celebrate by Jana Douglass

Who doesn't like a pretty cookie? Ever wonder how the bakeries make them? In A Cookie to Celebrate by Jana Douglass, she gives you step by step directions on how to create some of the most beautiful cookies right in your very own kitchen! This book is all about cookies! There is a basic sugar cookie recipe on page 15 in chapter 1. Chapter 1 is all about the basic cookie recipe that you will be using through the rest of the book. Chapter 2 is all about royal icing.  I never knew royal ...

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Create Your Own Home Library

This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Walmart Mainstays Cube Storage Home Entertainment Center to review this product I am always looking for ways to improve our space. Our home is an open floor plan, so the rooms just seem to flow into one another and that leads to chaos. And messes. I can't handle either very well. As you can tell by my before picture, this is just not working. We have way, way too much stuff on ...

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Surprise Your Child with a Package from Santa

Package from Santa

One of the best parts about being a parent is taking on the role of Santa Claus. I've told Peyton the origin story of Santa Claus but she's never questioned how he is still alive, decade after decade passing out gifts to all the children of the world. And I'm glad she doesn't. But I also go out of my way to make her childhood magical. This year, with the help of Package from Santa, Peyton will be receiving her very own letter from Santa! Now, I'm going to be upfront, I'm going to use stock ...

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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.

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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