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  • 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
  • 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
  • A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

    When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

    A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
  • 10 Fun Things to Do at Mall of America with Teens and Families

    When most people think about Mall of America, they think about shopping. And while there are hundreds of stores to explore, Mall of America is so much more than a shopping destination. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, it is packed with attractions, rides, games, entertainment, and experiences that can easily fill an entire weekend. If you… [Continue Reading]

    10 Fun Things to Do at Mall of America with Teens and Families
  • 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
  • New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

    I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton’s Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we… [Continue Reading]

    New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin
  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia
  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • 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
  • 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

Are You Scared, Darth Vader?

A whole generation that grew up on Star Wars and Darth Vader is now raising the next generation to grow up on Star Wars. What would be more fun than to add a book about Star Wars to your nightly bedtime routine? Plus, this does help to soften Darth Vader just a little in the eyes of those that are very impressionable and frequently scared of him. Plus, it grapples with one of the scariest things to children everywhere, the dark. In Are You Scared, Darth Vader? we find Vader at midnight ...

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Minnesota Children’s Theatre: The Grinch that Stole Christmas

The Grinch that Stole Christmas

The Grinch is back! The Minnesota Children's Theatre is doing it again this year, they are putting on a production of Dr. Suess's The Grinch that Stole Christmas. This is one of Peyton's absolute favorite stories of all time. She was obsessed with the Grinch when she was younger. The last time I took her to see this production she got all decked out in a The Grinch the Stole Christmas dress and necklace! She was Grinched from head to toe. Unfortunately, she's grown out of her dress but she ...

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Henri’s Hats by Mike Wu

Henri's Hats

Looking for a new children's book to add to your bedtime story routine? Henri's Hats written and illustrated by Mike Wu is an imaginative story about going on adventures through family antiques or treasures. The main character of the book is Henri and his grandpa. We start the story with Henri taking a train ride to visit his grandpa. But while on the train Henri is only interested in playing his game and his hat he is wearing, that is until the dog, George steals Henri's hat! As Henri ...

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Bring Home How The Grinch Stole Christmas Ultimate Edition

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

If you haven't already figured out from our previous Grinch posts, we LOVE How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I have loved the story ever since I was a child Peyton has been a fan ever since she could talk. During the holidays you will find us frequently quoting lines from the story. We know the story inside and out, forwards and backward.  And during this time of year, our favorite quote is - His heart was 3 sizes too small. We say that to anyone that seems to be acting a little Grinchie during ...

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Give the Gift of Elegance with Chamilia

Chamilia Blush

Sometimes choosing a gift for a someone can be hard. Especially if you are in a new relationship or the person does not share what they want. But if you are shopping for a lady this holiday season, I may have just found the perfect gift, no matter what her age. Chamilia makes high quality, classy pieces of jewelry that women want. Recently, the Chamila Blush line was released. It's filled with charms, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Each one stunning and beautiful. We were gifted the ...

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Heroes of History: George Washington

George Washington has a special place in Americans' hearts. Being he was the first president and a trailblazer in his time many Americans can recognize him with his white hair and suit.  Times chose George Washington to be the focus of their second book in the series Heroes of History. In this book, the focus is not entirely on Washington's time as president.  He led a very colorful life full of adventures, ups, and downs that could fill several books! As a young man, he explored the ...

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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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