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Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is not only a hub for business but also a treasure trove of culture and history. If you find yourself in this bustling metropolis for a business trip, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the city’s rich artistic heritage during your downtime. From world-renowned art galleries to picturesque parks… [Continue Reading]

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]

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]

A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton’s Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we… [Continue Reading]

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]

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]

5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

It’s nearly fall y’all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard. I cannot… [Continue Reading]

Little Mermaid Mocktail

The live-action version of The Little Mermaid hits theaters this weekend. And to celebrate we are making a Little Mermaid Mocktail. Yum! It's kid-friendly so perfect for opening weekend. And if you want to make a tipsy version add your favorite rum. It'll give it an adult twist. To make a Little Mermaid Mocktail you will need the following - 2 Cups Blue Hawaiian Punch 1 Cup Ice Cubes Tropical Swedish Fish 1/4 Cup Nerds Candies Blender Fish Bowl Cups Decorative Straws These Little ...

Classic Vodka Soda Cocktail

The classic vodka soda cocktail will always be a staple in our bar cart. It's simple, well-known, and well-liked. Today I'm going to share a refresher on how to make a classic vodka soda so you can stock your bar cart too! A Vodka Soda is a year-round drink perfect for any celebration. To make a classic vodka soda cocktail you will need the following - Vodka Club Soda Lime Slices Ice Cubes Cocktail Glasses First, slice some of your limes in thin slices and some into ...

Tipsy Raspberry Lemonade

Nothing says summer like a tall glass of raspberry lemonade. But today we are going to put a twist on it and make it into a Tipsy Raspberry Lemonade! Raspberry lemonade spiked with Vodka and Chambord turns this classic into an adult beverage. And it's easy to serve it as raspberry lemonade or tipsy raspberry lemonade. Just a few minor adjustments are needed. To make a Tipsy Raspberry Lemonade you will need the following - Vodka Raspberry Lemonade Lemon Slices Chambord Fresh ...

French Martini

Another day, another cocktail recipe! The French Martini is a fruity twist on a classic martini. This fruity concoction is delicious and perfect to add to your rotation of summer cocktails. Made with pineapple juice, Chambord, and Vodka turns it into a pink martini! To make a French Martini you will need the following - Vodka Chambord Pineapple Juice Ice Cubes Raspberries (garnish) Cocktail Shaker Decorative Skewers Martini Glass Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Bigger ice ...

Blue Raspberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

Another cocktail perfect for summer! This Blue Raspberry Vodka Lemonade cocktail is a twist on the traditional Vodka Lemonade. The Blue Raspberry gives it a little sweeter taste while still being the classic Vodka Lemonade that you love. So if you enjoy Vodka Lemonades and like Blue Raspberry Icees then this cocktail is for you! To make a Blue Raspberry Vodka Lemonade cocktail you will need the following - Sunkist Berry Lemonade Blue Raspberry Vodka Ice Cubes Blue Raspberry Gummy ...

Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl

With The Little Mermaid live-action remake releasing later this month I thought I would share a fish bowl cocktail! And it's summer so I thought I would make it fruity. Check out our Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl cocktail. Made with peach crown royal and peach lemonade it really had a peach flavor but with a kick! Pair it with peach gummy rings and it's a fun cocktail to enjoy poolside while channeling your inner Ariel. To make a Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl you will need the following ...

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