Peyton's Momma™

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

  • 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

  • Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

    On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we chose to stay at the Country Inn in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We frequently visit the Chicago area and have discovered staying in a suburb is a nice option for our family. It’s only a short drive to go into the city but the benefits of staying… [Continue Reading]

    Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

  • 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

  • Crazy Horse

    South Dakota is steeped in history, it’s one of the main reasons I chose to take the kids here for MEA break. After visiting Mount Rushmore  we headed over to Crazy Horse. It’s only about a 15-20 minute drive. Crazy Horse is a privately funded memorial surviving on donations from the public. It’s a shame there is… [Continue Reading]

    Crazy Horse

  • Explore Bourbon Country

    Yes, you read that right, let’s explore bourbon country! It’s similar to how people explore wine country. They head to a vineyard, sip some wine, enjoy small bites and make a vacation out of it. So why not do that with Bourbon? Kentucky is home to some of the most spectacular Bourbon distillers, you can… [Continue Reading]

    Explore Bourbon Country

  • 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 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

  • Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

    Have an upcoming vacation planned to Univeral Orlando? Looking for a fun way to count down the days and get excited about your visit? If you said yes, then I have the movie countdown list for you! Each movie is represented in Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Orlando. Watch a new movie each night… [Continue Reading]

    Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

  • 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

  • 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

4 Tips for Sleep Training Your Toddler or Preschooler

It's 2 am and your 2 year old just came bouncing in the bedroom waking up the WHOLE house. Again. Now the dog is whining because he thinks it's time for breakfast. The cat is walking all over you trying to get you out of bed for her morning treat. And right in the middle is your little ray of sunshine just jabbering away.  Does this sound familiar? Sometimes, getting your toddler to stay in bed and sleep until the house is ready to get up can feel like it's impossible. Their little bodies are ...

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Last Call Pitches! Pitch Perfect 3 Now on Blu-Ray

The Bellas are back! Well, they are back for one last tour. I was so bummed when I found out it was the end of the Pitch Perfect franchise. I just LOVED watching Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2. But all good things must come to an end. When Pitch Perfect 3 was released in the theater Peyton and I took it in. We LOVED it! I understand having to bring Pitch Perfect to an end. Afterall, they were in college when we met up with them in Pitch Perfect and they could only stay in college for so ...

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New Trailer for Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

Can you please that in just over a month Avengers: Infinity War will be hitting theaters? They have moved up the release date by a week and now they just released a new trailer! Peyton has seen nearly every Avengers movie and she cannot wait for this one! Here's a quick little recap of what to expect in Avengers: Infinity War - After the events of Captain America: Civil War, the Avengers remained fractured into two separate factions. However, nothing could prepare both sides for the ...

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Introducing What’s New at West Loop Mitsubishi

One of my favorite things to do when at the Auto Show is stopping by all the areas and see what's new and coming for the year. Mitsubishi has some pretty fun features on the horizon! Coming in a few short months you'll be able to stop by West Loop Mitsubishi and check them out for yourself! 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is getting a facelift! It's scheduled to hit Europe in late fall 2018 and we all know the 2018 Outlander PHEV has been hard to get your ...

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LIFE OF THE PARTY WANTS TO BRING HOLLYWOOD TO ONE LUCKY COLLEGE TOWN IN AMERICA

This is one movie I am definitely getting a sitter for so I can go see. I've watched the trailer and laughed so hard! Plus I am a huge Melissa McCarthy fan. I love her in every movie she's done!! But now, here's your chance to get a chance to party with the one and only Melissa McCarthy!! Can someone from UW River Falls please win this and invite me?? I would be so forever grateful!! The Student Who Shows the Most School Spirit Can Help Bring the Star-Studded “Party” to Their University ...

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Enter to Win a Star Wars Themed Easter Basket!

Easter will be here before you know it. And with Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures Season 2 coming out, they make the perfect Easter Basket filler! We are going to share with you some of the top items to help make your own Star Wars-themed Easter Basket PLUS there's a chance for one you to win a basket!! The basket will have all of the following items - TOTAL VALUE OF THE BASKET: $190 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Blu-ray LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker ...

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