Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • 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

  • Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

    Another place I had never been on all my travel to Illinois was the Lincoln Park Zoo.  It’s a free zoo so I’m not sure why we’ve never visited but I decided we were going to check it out this time. Spending the day at the zoo is one of Peyton’s and my favorite things… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

    Hawaii’s food culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse ethnic heritage, abundant natural resources, and deep-rooted traditions. This unique culinary landscape offers a feast for the senses, blending flavors and techniques from Polynesia, Asia, and the mainland United States into something distinctly Hawaiian. Whether you’re savoring a traditional luau feast or grabbing a… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

  • 4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

    The weather is supposed to start cooling off soon and fall is right around the corner. But there’s still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Georgia is beautiful year-round but in the fall it’s the perfect time to get out and do a little hiking or exploring.… [Continue Reading]

    4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

  • A Little Throwback to Sea World

    One of my fondest memories growing up was the vacation my grandparents took me on to Sea World. I was about 6 years old and it was my first time to a park with sea animals. Oh boy was I excited! Back in 1983, Sea World was a lot different than it is now. I… [Continue Reading]

    A Little Throwback to Sea World

  • 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

Get your kids to eat more veggies? Yes, with a school grant from Action for Healthy Kids!

Parents can be a formidable force for change in schools, especially when it comes to starting health and wellness programs. Ensuring that our kids are eating healthier foods, learning about nutrition, and being more physically active in school not only sets them up to learn lifelong healthy habits but, according to a growing body of research, it helps them be better prepared to focus and learn in class. Studies also show when parents are involved in a child’s education, their children ...

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Paw Patrol: Summer Rescues Available May 1st!

If you have a preschooler in the house I'm sure you know about Paw Patrol. It's one of the hottest preschooler shows out there. Kids just love it! And how can they not? It's a show where the main characters are these cute, adorable puppies! Paw Patrol: Summer Rescues is coming to DVD on May 1st, just in time for the summer! Here's a little breakdown of what to expect - The PAW Patrol pups are ready for warm-weather fun in the new DVD collection PAW Patrol: Summer Rescues, available May 1. ...

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Pup Star: World Tour is Coming to Netflix May 5th!

Do you have a dog lover in the house? We do! Peyton loves dogs and all things dogs. She's actually just a huge pet lover in general. But one of her favorite things to watch is movies with dogs in them.  We also love musicals too.  So when I saw that Pup Star: World Tour was a dog movie with singing I knew we were going to have to watch this! Pup Star: World Tour is part of the very popular Pup Star franchise. This time, the pups are hitting the road and singing their little doggie hearts out. ...

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Bring Home Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Today!

Growing up in the 80s meant you were surrounded by Star Wars. It was a large part of my childhood. From toys to Halloween costumes to records we had it all. Now, fast forward a few decades, and I'm sharing all the things I loved about Star Wars back then and enjoying new Star Wars movies and characters and with my daughter. Today, you can bring home Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi on 4k! (also available in BluRay and DVD) Is there a difference between 4k and BluRay? I often wondered ...

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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood : It’s a Beautiful Day Collection

Who here grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood? Raise your hands. I did!! I grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ever single day of my childhood! It was one of my favorite shows to watch when I was little. I couldn't wait for it to be on. Now, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is available for you to bring home and enjoy with your little one! Many episodes from 1979 - 2001 are included in this new set. Can you believe it? That's a lot of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! There are over 32 ...

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A Guide To Keeping Your Baby’s Skin Healthy

Taking care of your baby’s health is a full-time job and there is a long list of things that you need to watch out for. Skin conditions are one of the most common health issues that babies face because their skin is incredibly sensitive when they’re young. If you don’t keep on top of any skin problems it can cause them a lot of discomforts. There are a couple of general things you should be doing to keep your baby’s skin healthy. You have to be very careful when you’re bathing your baby and ...

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