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  • Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: A Family Guide When families think about fun places to visit around the Twin Cities, amusement parks and zoos often come to mind first. But one of Minnesota’s most beautiful hidden gems is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Operated by the University of Minnesota, this 1,200-acre destination… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips
  • 8 Haunted Trolley Tours in Minnesota for Halloween 2026

    Haunted Trolley Tours Around the Twin Cities: Ride Into Minnesota’s Haunted History This Halloween I have apparently discovered a new category of Halloween activity that I didn’t know I needed in my life: Haunted trolley rides. Think about it. It’s October. It’s dark outside. You climb aboard an old-fashioned trolley. Instead of taking you to… [Continue Reading]

    8 Haunted Trolley Tours in Minnesota for Halloween 2026
  • 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
  • Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky

    We arrived! It’s our third day in Kentucky and for the next two nights, we are staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Bowling Green.  The Country Inn & Suites is a great option for families, with pools, complimentary breakfasts and spacious rooms paired with friendly staff you’ll never want to leave. Peyton and… [Continue Reading]

    Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky
  • Kona Ice of Stillwater

    Every weekend I look for food trucks that will be in our local area. Since the Minnesota State Fair was canceled and we can’t really travel much, finding and trying out new food trucks every weekend has kinda become our thing. I’ve seen Kona Ice of Stillwater posts in our local mom’s groups and I… [Continue Reading]

    Kona Ice of Stillwater
  • St. Croix Valley Fall Colors Train: A Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip

    Take a Fall Color Train Ride Through the St. Croix Valley: Minnesota’s Perfect Autumn Day Trip There’s something about fall that makes me want to do things I wouldn’t even think about doing in July. Drive around looking at trees? Absolutely. Spend an entire afternoon at an apple orchard? Of course. Pay money to sit… [Continue Reading]

    St. Croix Valley Fall Colors Train: A Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip
  • 10 Amazing Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Near Minneapolis & St. Paul

    Amazing Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Near Minneapolis & St. Paul Nothing says fall in Minnesota quite like spending a day wandering through a giant corn maze, riding a hay wagon, picking the perfect pumpkin, and sipping fresh apple cider. As summer winds down and cooler temperatures arrive, farms across the Twin Cities transform into… [Continue Reading]

    10 Amazing Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Near Minneapolis & St. Paul
  • Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Animals, Trails, Events & Visitor Tips

    Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If you’re looking for one of the best family day trips in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley should be at the top of your list. Home to thousands of animals from around the world, the zoo offers… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Animals, Trails, Events & Visitor Tips
  • 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
  • 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

Minty Green Peppermint Bath Bombs

Do you know what season it is? Cold season! It's time for everyone to be locked inside with each other's germs and try not to pass them around. But if you do get a cold or have a stuffy nose I have a little treat for you. Peppermint bath bombs! These minty green bath bombs will deliver a bath that will not only help relieve your stuffy nose but can help you relax a little too. Here's what you'll need - Ingredients: ● 2 oz Epsom salt ● 4 oz baking soda ● 2 oz corn starch ● 2 oz citric ...

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8 Winter Driving Tips

Car driving down winter road compliments of Pexel

Winter driving should be a driving course all on its own. Nothing compares to learning how to handle your vehicle in snow, ice and windy conditions. Besides having your care serviced by professionals, staying up on your routine maintenance and getting any needed repairs done before the first snowfall there are a few other things you should know about winter driving. Be Able to See and Be Seen Clean frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors. Equip your car with good wiper ...

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10 Proven Lessons to Get Your Child Reading Before First Grade

Ever wondered why we wait until first grade to get our children reading? Before age six, children have enormous capacities for learning. Yet, some struggle to learn and others take to it easily. With step-by-step, guided instruction from Ucan Courses, you can give your child the advantage of a lifetime. This proven method for teaching your child to read by first grade is getting attention. It gives kids a running start, boosts confidence, and eliminates that overwhelming feeling so many have ...

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New Year, New Routine: Getting Control Back In Your Mom Life

Life can be very busy as a mom. It seems that not only might you have a job to commit to, or children to look after, but the household chores are left for you to organize. Not only that but you also possibly need to control the logistics and everything else in between. It is exhausting, to say the least. However, as the year ended, you may have felt like you had lost control of your routine and life in general, it happens to the very best of us, which is why a new year, a new month or the start ...

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Winter Survival Tips in Your Car

Winter Day by Peyton's Momma

Winter is here and it's going to be here for a while. And I know we have winter every year but I think it's important to go through winter survival tips and do a once over of your car before you head out on the roads during this frigid time of year.  Cold affects metal, rubber and other materials in your car. It can reduce the effectiveness of your vehicle’s battery by at least 50 percent. It can freeze tires and keep them flat on the bottom for at least the first half-mile of travel. It can ...

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What’s the Proper Tire Pressure for Winter?

closeup of tire

Every year, when the temperatures fall, my tire pressure light goes on.  Why? Well, when the temperatures dip the air compresses in the tires which cause low tire pressure.  The weather plays a big part in tire pressure. While hot weather can make your tires over inflate cold weather can cause them to be dangerously underinflated.   The first major cold wave will cause the air to contract inside your tire, lowering the pressure. This seems to happen to me around October/November every year. My ...

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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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