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  • The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul… [Continue Reading]

    The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota
  • 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
  • A Night at Medieval Times

    I am always looking for new and unique experiences to take Peyton to. And when I saw Medieval Times, I knew I wanted to take her! How cool would it be to sit in a castle, watch knights jousting and have dinner? It sounded so cool. The only problem is, there is no castle in… [Continue Reading]

    A Night at Medieval Times
  • 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
  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia
  • 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
  • Welcome to Grand Island, Nebraska!

    Grand Island, Nebraska, is a fun and friendly city right in the heart of the United States. It may not be as famous as New York City or Los Angeles, but Grand Island has a lot of cool things to offer. Whether you’re into nature, history, or just want a new place to explore, this… [Continue Reading]

    Welcome to Grand Island, Nebraska!
  • 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
  • Christmas Village

    It’s always Christmas time at Christmas Village in Rapid City, South Dakota. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I love decorating our tree, the home and our walkway. It’s something Peyton and I have been doing together since the day she was born. Granted, when she was a baby she sat and watched. But… [Continue Reading]

    Christmas Village
  • Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway

    Nestled in the picturesque village of Osceola, Wisconsin, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway offers a delightful journey through time and nature. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, this heritage railroad invites passengers to embark on scenic excursions that showcase the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. A Historic Departure Point Your adventure… [Continue Reading]

    Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway

Spare by Prince Harry

Wow. Wow is my first reaction after finishing Spare by Prince Harry. I've never followed the Royal Family very close. I knew Prince Harry and Prince William were in my age group so I was aware of them growing up. Aware of the tragedy they had gone through losing their mother. But at the same time, I was not aware of how things were for them solely because they were born into the Royal Family. To say the British press is horrible is putting it lightly. The British press is toxic, vicious, ...

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A Hawaiian Shaved Ice Holiday

If you have been following Peyton's Momma for a while, then you know we love shaved ice. Every festival, carnival, or amusement park we visit, if they have it, we have to try it.  But now it's winter in Minnesota so there are no carnivals, festivals, or amusement parks open to visit. So what do we do? We break out the Hawaiian Shaved Ice Home Pro Shaver and make it at home! The Hawaiian Shaved Ice Home Pro Shaver is perfect for us. It may be winter and we may be spending time inside but now ...

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Slow Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

It's the last day of Crocktober! I hope you have all enjoyed our recipes this month. It has been fun sharing them with all of you. Today we are making slow cooker meatball sandwiches. These are another perfect weeknight dinner or even great for gatherings. They cook all day and if they cook a little longer they just taste even better! To make a batch of our slow cooker meatball sandwiches you will need the following - 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 95/5 1 slice Whole Wheat Bread 3 TBSP Milk 1 ...

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Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Pork Chops

We are coming to a close with our Crocktober series. Only 1 more day left. We've really enjoyed sharing all these delicious recipes with you. This one is a twist on one of my favorite sodas growing up, Dr. Pepper. It was always a treat to have a can. And now we are going to use it to make some pork chops! These slow cooker Dr. Pepper Pork Chops are sure to be a hit. To make a batch of slow cooker Dr. Pepper Pork Chops you will need the following - 1lb Boneless Pork Chops 1 Can Dr.Pepper ...

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken

Another easy slow cooker meal that you can start before you leave for work and will be ready when you get home. This slow cooker lemon garlic butter chicken is packed full of flavor and pairs perfectly with rice or mashed potatoes. To make a batch of this slow cooker lemon garlic butter chicken you will need the following - 2 lb Chicken Thighs Salt Pepper 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp Paprika 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian ...

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Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Crocktober is almost over, I hope you have been enjoying the variety of recipes that I have been sharing with you. Today, we are making Salsa Verde Chicken in the slow cooker. Our slow cooker Salsa Verde Chicken was a total hit! And it's a recipe that you can start before work and it'll be done when you get home from work. To make Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken you will need the following - 2 lbs Chicken Thighs, bone-in skin-on 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Bell Peppers 3 cloves ...

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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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