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  • 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
  • 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
  • Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure

    Rome, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a treasure trove of experiences for families. Venturing into this ancient city with your children can transform a simple holiday into an enchanting journey through time and imagination. From the awe-inspiring ruins to the vibrant streets, every corner of Rome has a story to tell. This… [Continue Reading]

    Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure
  • 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]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnehaha Regional Park offers a delightful escape into nature, history, and recreation. Spanning 193 acres, the park is home to the iconic Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall that captivates visitors year-round. Whether you’re seeking a serene walk, an educational outing, or a fun-filled family day, Minnehaha Falls has something… [Continue Reading]

    Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis
  • 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

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.

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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