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  • What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

    Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We’d usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to… [Continue Reading]

    What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
  • ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair Is Back! Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If roller coasters aren’t scary enough for you during the day, apparently the obvious solution is to ride them at night while monsters wander around the park. Welcome to ValleyScare. After being gone from Valleyfair’s fall lineup, ValleyScare is officially back for… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know
  • 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
  • 5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

    With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it.  One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It’s a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day

    Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It’s nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups.  That’s a long drive. But I did it! That’s exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
  • 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… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026: 6,200+ Pumpkins
  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company

Perfect Red Velvet Cake

Finished 8 inch red velvet cake rounds

Peyton loves red velvet cake. I have told her time and time again that it's just chocolate cake with some red food color but she insists it tastes different. So today, I'm going to show you how to make a moist red velvet cake with a shortcut. We are going to use a box mix for the base but add a few things to it to bring it up a notch or three on the taste scale. You will need the following - 1 - box of Red Velvet Cake Mix 3 - Eggs 3/4 C - Buttermilk 2/3 C - Sour Cream 1/3 C - ...

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Meet Blaire Wilson! American Girl Doll of the Year 2019

Blair Wilson American Girl Girl of the Year 2019

I have some exciting pictures and news to share with you all! This morning, Peyton and I, attended a private event for Berry Members only. At this event, we had the opportunity to see Blaire Wilson and her complete line! Blaire Wilson is my favorite girl of the year so far since we started collecting in 2015. Blaire has agriculture roots and I think that is what I love most about her. Being from the Midwest, where farming is everywhere (we literally live across the street from a farm and ...

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New Year’s Eve Milk Shots

While at first glance these milk shots may look kid-friendly, I assure, they are not. They are filled with alcohol and so much more. But if you wanted to have a special drink for the little ones to ring in the New Year with you pick up some sparkling cider at the store! To recreate these yummy New Year's Eve Milk Shots at home you will need the following - 1 c.  Milk ⅓ c. Heavy whipping cream ⅓ c. Spiced rum ¼ c. Powdered sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla extract Silver and gold sprinkles White ...

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Have a Goosebumps 2 Inspired Holiday

Goosebumps 2 Holiday Gummy Bear Bark

Can you believe it's nearly Christmas?!? If you are like me, you probably have a gazillion things to do still. Wrap some presents, get the Santa treats ready, clean the house, do some laundry, yadda yadda yadda. It's a never-ending list. But did you know, tomorrow, Goosebumps 2 will be available to watch on digital??? So after the kids have ripped through all their presents and your house looks like a toy tornado just blew through it, turn on Goosebumps 2, let them veg out while you clean up the ...

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Start the New Year Off Right with a Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch

Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product.   Like many of you, my New Year's resolution will be to be healthier. One way I will be achieving this is through the assistance of my new Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch. It will help be accountable each day by activity tracking based on guidelines from the American Heart Association & World Health Organization. How cool is that? Part of being healthier is getting more activity in. ...

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Reindeer Doughnut Pops

Looking for a cute and simple holiday idea for the kids? Reindeer Donut Pops are a great way to get the kids in the kitchen and a fun way to make a cute holiday treat. You can serve them at your next holiday gathering, kids and adult are both going to love them. Or wrap them in individual wrappers and give them as teacher gifts! Here's what you'll need - Chocolate-covered doughnuts, 1 for each reindeer White nonpareil sprinkles, 2 for each reindeer (or small candy eyeballs) M&M ...

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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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