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  • Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

    Have an upcoming vacation planned to Univeral Orlando? Looking for a fun way to count down the days and get excited about your visit? If you said yes, then I have the movie countdown list for you! Each movie is represented in Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Orlando. Watch a new movie each night… [Continue Reading]

    Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure
  • 5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun

    5 Apple Orchards Within About 30 Minutes of the Twin Cities Is it really fall in Minnesota until you’ve gone apple picking? There is something about spending a crisp September or October afternoon wandering through an apple orchard that just feels like fall. Throw in apple cider, warm donuts, hayrides, pumpkins and a corn maze,… [Continue Reading]

    5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun
  • 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
  • 25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities (2026 Guide)

    25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities Family adventures don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. The Twin Cities are packed with amazing parks, splash pads, museums, hiking trails, beaches, festivals, and family events that cost little—or nothing at all. Whether you’re trying to stretch your entertainment budget, entertain… [Continue Reading]

    25 Free Things to Do with Kids Around the Twin Cities (2026 Guide)
  • Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park: A Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities If you’re looking for a fun, affordable summer adventure that’s close enough for a day trip from the Twin Cities, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park should be at the top of your list. Located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this family-friendly destination offers… [Continue Reading]

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities
  • Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026

    Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A Perfect Fall Day in 2026 Fall in Minnesota never seems to last quite long enough. One minute we’re waiting for the first leaves to change, and the next we’re watching them blow across the yard while wondering if it’s too early to turn on… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026
  • 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
  • 25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Guide) For many Minnesotans, the Minnesota State Fair isn’t just about rides, concerts, or exhibits—it’s about the food! Every year, millions of visitors arrive hungry and leave with happy memories (and maybe a few extra steps on their fitness tracker). From legendary fair classics to creative… [Continue Reading]

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)
  • Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season When most people think of the Guthrie Theater, they picture award-winning productions for adults. While that’s certainly true, many Guthrie performances are also excellent choices for teens and older families looking to experience professional theater together. Located along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis,… [Continue Reading]

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season
  • 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

Pumpkin Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Pumpkin Frosting

Pumpkin Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Creamy Pumpkin Frosting There are some flavors that just belong to fall, and pumpkin and chocolate are two of my favorites. Put them together in an incredibly moist Texas sheet cake, top everything with creamy pumpkin cream cheese frosting, and you have a dessert that deserves a permanent spot on your fall baking list. This Pumpkin Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake combines a rich chocolate cake with warm pumpkin pie spice and a fluffy pumpkin frosting. The ...

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What’s in My School Emergency Kit? 25 Essentials for Teen Girls

What’s in My School Emergency Kit? 25 Essentials Every Teen Girl Should Keep in Her Backpack School days are long, and somehow the most random problems always seem to happen when you’re nowhere near home. Your period starts unexpectedly. Your hair tie snaps. You spill something on your shirt five minutes before a presentation. Your lips are painfully dry. Your phone is at 8%. Or you realize after lunch that you definitely have something stuck in your teeth. That’s exactly why having a ...

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Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Warm

Do Cats Get Cold? How to Keep Your Cat Comfortable as Temperatures Drop As soon as the weather starts cooling down, I start pulling out blankets, wearing sweatshirts around the house and reluctantly accepting that summer is coming to an end. And apparently, the cats notice the change too. Cats are very good at finding the warmest spot in the entire house. A sunny window, a pile of blankets, the warm laundry you just folded, or your spot on the couch approximately three seconds after you ...

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How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall: 18 Easy Fall Yard Prep Tips

How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall: A Simple Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist When the temperatures start dropping and the leaves begin changing colors, it can be tempting to put away the gardening tools and forget about the yard until spring. But fall is actually one of the most important times of year for taking care of your lawn and landscaping. A little work now can protect your plants from winter weather, give your lawn a healthier start next spring, and prevent you from facing an ...

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Copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

Copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte Skip the coffee shop and make a Copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte right at home! This easy fall drink combines sweet and spicy chai, creamy milk, plenty of ice, and a thick layer of homemade pumpkin cream cold foam. If you love pumpkin spice but aren't always in the mood for coffee, this is the fall drink for you. The spicy chai pairs perfectly with sweet pumpkin cream, creating a drink that's creamy, refreshing, and packed ...

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Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026: 6,200+ Pumpkins

The Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch: 6,200+ Handmade Pumpkins You Have to See This Fall Imagine walking into a pumpkin patch filled with thousands of pumpkins. Except none of them grew on a vine. They're made of glass. And you can take one home. This September, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is bringing back one of the most unusual fall events around the Twin Cities: the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch. For four days only, more than 6,200 handmade glass ...

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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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