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  • Mammoth Site

    Peyton has a fascination with dinosaurs. There was one point when she would only watch The Land Before Time and Ice Age movies. She’s better now and watches other shows but when I saw an opportunity to take her to a site where they are excavating Mammoth bones I knew I had to take her.… [Continue Reading]

    Mammoth Site
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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]

    5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Celebrate Your Teachers this Holiday Season with Teacher Peach

Teacher Peach Teachers Rock the World Tote

It's that time of year when you are racking your brain on what to get your child's teacher. They don't want knick knacks that say world's best teacher. They don't want another scented candle.  Teacher Peach is full of gift ideas for your child's teacher that teachers can use and actually want. There are several different style and designs on Teacher Peach but my favorite is the Teachers Rock the World Every Day. I love that saying because it is so true! Teachers are not given enough praise ...

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Squishmallows for the Holidays

Squishmallows

What kid doesn't like a soft, squishy plush toys to snuggle with? I know Peyton loves them. She has plushies all over our house and takes them everywhere she does. Even at 7 years old we have them in the car, living room and everywhere else she hangs out. Squishmallows are these adorable plushies made with super soft marshmallow-like texture and polyester. Did I mention they are machine washable? That's right mom and dad, you can toss these in the washing machine, I'd use the delicate ...

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Mrs. Chartwell and the Cat Burglar

Mrs Chartwell and the Cat Burglar

Even though it's the holidays and there's lots of parties and events to head out to, it's still nice to find a nice book, curl up in front of a fireplace and enjoy a little me time. Mrs. Chartwell and the Cat Burglar is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. There's adventure, romance and more all wrapped up in 238 pages. This is Pamela Gossiaux's second book and it's a good one! There are 2 main characters - Abigail Chartwell and Tony the Cat Burglar. Abigail Chartwell is a widow. ...

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Perfect Vegetables Every Time with Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

There are so many uses for extra virgin olive oil, I use it nearly every day. One of my favorite ways to use it is with roasting vegetables. But there is a trick to it, you need a quality extra virgin olive oil. Colavita is a high-quality olive oil that's steep in family tradition.  It's also an olive oil that I often use in my home. Colavita was started 4 generation ago in a small town of Sant’Elia a Pianisi, about twenty miles to the east of Campobasso in the Molise region of Italy. Today, ...

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Stocking Stuffers from Beau Gachis Cosmetics

Sometimes stocking stuffers can be the hardest part of holiday gifting. There's this somewhat large stocking you need to fill with small items that the recipient would like. It can be a challenge. But with a little thought and creativity, you can come up with some pretty amazing stocking stuffer ideas. I have a few stocking stuffer ideas from Beau Gachis Cosmetics I'm going to share with you all. BEAU GÂCHIS 7 PIECE PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP BRUSH SET WITH LEATHER STORAGE CASE This is a perfect ...

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Encourage Reading this Holiday Season with National Geographic

National Geographic Books

The holidays are here and life is getting increasingly crazy by the day. But we still get our 20 minutes of reading in each and every night. Some nights are a struggle, especially if the books are not something that interest Peyton. But that's where National Geographic comes in. National Geographic has a National Geographic Kids line that is full of books that will grab young minds and keep them entertained for hours.  We have been enjoying a few National Geographic Kids and National ...

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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, middle-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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