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  • 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
  • Dive into Adventure: Exploring the Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

    If you’re planning a family trip to Omaha, Nebraska, make sure to include the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo on your itinerary. This incredible aquarium offers an underwater adventure that’s both educational and entertaining for visitors of all ages. 🦈 Walk Through the Shark Tunnel One of the most thrilling… [Continue Reading]

    Dive into Adventure: Exploring the Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
  • The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: What Is Worth Buying? A trip to Valleyfair isn’t just about thrilling roller coasters and cooling off at Splash Soak City—it’s also about enjoying some delicious amusement park food! Whether you’re spending the entire day riding coasters or relaxing with your family, you’ll probably work up an appetite. Thankfully, Valleyfair… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips
  • A Night at Medieval Times

    I am always looking for new and unique experiences to take Peyton to. And when I saw Medieval Times, I knew I wanted to take her! How cool would it be to sit in a castle, watch knights jousting and have dinner? It sounded so cool. The only problem is, there is no castle in… [Continue Reading]

    A Night at Medieval Times
  • Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go For many Minnesota families, the end of summer means one thing—the Minnesota State Fair! Known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country. Every year, families from across… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips
  • Dinosaur Park

    If you’ve followed us for a while, you probably know Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time. She owns every single movie and episode ever made. Even the one that came out earlier this year! When I found out there was a dinosaur park in Rapid City I knew it was going to be… [Continue Reading]

    Dinosaur Park
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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!!!
  • 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

Vampirina Ghoul Girls Rock!

Vampirina is a huge hit with the preschool crowd. Even Peyton, though she won't admit it, enjoys watching Vampirina. And I must admit, as a mom, it's one of the children shows that I enjoy listening to while I pick up the house or sit down and watch with the kids.  Plus I just love everything Wanda Sykes does and she voices Gregoria in Vampirina. Vampirina Ghoul Girls Rock was released on DVD this week. Now, your little one can watch 6 of her favorite episodes anytime she wants. Included in ...

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A Bright Smile for the Holidays with Luster

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Everyone wants to have a bright, white smile. And when the holidays roll around it tends to be on our minds a little more than normal. With all the holiday parties and pictures that will be snapped over the next few weeks, we all want to look our best. We want to have bright, beautiful smiles. Luster Premium White has created a kit that will whiten your teeth in as little as 3 days! Luster Premium White kit comes with two different tubes of toothpaste, one to use in the morning and one ...

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Time for Kids Our Nation’s Documents

One of my favorite memories from school was in 8th grade. In 8th grade, we took a trip to Washington D.C. and got to visit historical monuments, see historical documents and take tours of the Smithsonian. Time for Kids has come out with Our Nation's Documents - a book focused on our nation's history in a way children can relate to. This is Time for Kids third installment in a series to teach kids about the history of the United States. Our Nation's Documents offers annotated surveys of ...

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Have a Moosh-Moosh Holiday

Moosh Moosh Plushies

What is one thing that no kid can have enough or get enough of? Something everyone seems to gift to kids no matter how young or how old they may be? What boyfriends buy for their girlfriends? I'm sure you're just shouting ideas at the screen by now, and some of you have probably said stuffed animals. Those that did, you are correct! That's what we're talking about today. Today we are talking about Moosh-Moosh Plushies. These are the perfect gift no matter what time of year. Moosh-Moosh ...

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Jaden Toussaint, The Greatest Episode 4

Meet Jaden Toussaint, The Greatest. Jaden Toussaint is a series for young readers. Jaden is a five-year-old boy that knows it all. And he does know it all, he's extremely smart. But his biggest problem is trying to get adults to believe him that he knows it all. They keep telling him he knows a lot but still has a lot to learn. In each of Jaden's books, he takes on a new adventure. In episode 4 Jaden takes on the Swamp Thing. Episode 4: Attack of the Swamp Thing is about Jaden's little ...

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

This past week, Peyton and I had the opportunity to attend a screening of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. I went into it with the expectation that it would follow the traditional Nutcracker with a little twist here and there. Peyton went in expecting to see, well, I'm not really sure what she expected to see but she was eager to see the mice and the music. Those were two things that grabbed her attention. Within minutes of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms starting you find yourself ...

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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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