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  • Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go For many Minnesota families, the end of summer means one thing—the Minnesota State Fair! Known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country. Every year, families from across… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips
  • Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

    Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don’t want to invest in an I-Pass because I don’t need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That’s… [Continue Reading]

    Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App
  • 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
  • 4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids

    Traveling with kids has it’s up and downs. But one way to make sure there are more ups than down is to plan out events, attractions and stops that are fun for them. And that’s just what I am going to do today. I’m going to share with you 4 things to do near Charleroi,… [Continue Reading]

    4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids
  • Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company If you’re looking for a family activity that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, Stages Theatre Company deserves a spot on your family’s calendar. Located in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company has been introducing children and teens to the magic of live theater… [Continue Reading]

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company
  • 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
  • 12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer

    Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Families You don’t have to travel to the ocean to enjoy an incredible beach day. Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for a reason, and the Twin Cities are surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, paddleboarding, kayaking, picnicking, and… [Continue Reading]

    12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer
  • 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
  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour
  • 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

5 Tips for a Successful Road Trip

Peyton and I love taking road trips throughout the United States.  My dream is to have taken her through all 48 lower states by the time she goes to college. But she's already 8 years old! So that means I really need to start working on this list! I'm going to share 5 of my favorite tips for making sure your vehicle is road trip ready. 1 -  Oil changes! Make sure you keep on these. I try to get in as close to 3,000 miles as I can. Sometimes I'm good at it other times we're over a little. But ...

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Impress Your Guest with Fall Flavors

Two RIvers Fall Flavors Sampler

Did you feel that? There's been a crazy shift in the weather, it's much cooler than normal. The apple orchards are starting to open, the pumpkins are starting to show up in stores and at farmer's markets. Fall is coming and there is nothing we can do to stop it. So embrace it! Two Rivers Fall Flavors Sampler pack is a great way to try out some new fall flavors in coffee, tea, cocoa and ciders!  Remember, you Keurig can do much more than making a cup of black coffee. This sampler pack is a ...

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The Ultimate Drive-In Checklist

Dodge Journey Drive In Night

One of my favorite memories growing up was going to the drive-in. There was nothing more fun than sitting in the back of a pickup truck with the whole family, snuggled in blankets and watching a movie on the big screen.  Now, I get to take my daughter to the drive-in and I'm going to share some of my tips and tricks on how we make it the perfect evening in our Dodge Journey. First, you need to make sure your vehicle is clean. If you're a parent you know what I'm talking about. Take all the ...

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Start the School Year Off with Clear Drains

Roto-Rooter Hair Clog Remover

We are a house full of women, women with long hair. That means we get clogged drains. And they usually happen at the most inconvenient time.  Like, when you are running late and just need a quick shower but the drain is clogged and the water is starting to build. Those are the types of mornings that I usually notice the drain issues and they have gone on for so long that they are now at the point where I cannot ignore it any longer. Fortunately, with 4 bathrooms in this house, I always keep a ...

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Incredibles 2 Coming to a Home Near You!

Incredibles 2

It seems like just yesterday Peyton and I were on our way to the theater to see Incredibles 2 and next month it'll be available to watch at home! Can you believe it? The summer sure does fly by.  On October 23, Incredibles 2 will be available digitally. On November 6th you'll be able to head to your local retailer and pick up your own copy. Or you can pre-order below. Some of us have been waiting 14 years for Incredibles 2 and cannot wait to bring it home. Though, Peyton has only been ...

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Is It Time to Upgrade to an SUV

Before I became a mom, I loved zipping around in my car. It had a sunroof, spoiler and it was a hot little number. But fast forward to having a baby in tow and suddenly my hot little number didn't feel so hot or fun anymore.  Trying to fit a car seat in the back seat was my first clue that this car thing was not going to work out for us. It literally meant that half my car was unusable! I had to move the front passenger seat all the way to the dash making it impossible for anyone to sit up ...

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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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