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  • Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family?

    Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family? If you’re planning a family day trip in the Twin Cities, one question comes up again and again: Should we visit Como Zoo or the Minnesota Zoo? The good news is that you really can’t go wrong. Both zoos offer incredible opportunities to see… [Continue Reading]

    Como Zoo vs. Minnesota Zoo: Which Is Better for Your Family?
  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company
  • Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

    Another place I had never been on all my travel to Illinois was the Lincoln Park Zoo.  It’s a free zoo so I’m not sure why we’ve never visited but I decided we were going to check it out this time. Spending the day at the zoo is one of Peyton’s and my favorite things… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall

    Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall Few things say “Minnesota fall” quite like a trip to an apple orchard. Crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, fresh-picked apples, warm cider, homemade donuts, corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches make apple orchards one of the most beloved family traditions of the season. Whether… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall
  • Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Animals, Trails, Events & Visitor Tips

    Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If you’re looking for one of the best family day trips in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley should be at the top of your list. Home to thousands of animals from around the world, the zoo offers… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the Minnesota Zoo: Animals, Trails, Events & Visitor Tips
  • Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families When it comes to family-friendly outdoor adventures, Minneapolis is hard to beat. The city is home to one of the nation’s best park systems, offering beautiful lakes, incredible playgrounds, scenic walking trails, beaches, splash pads, picnic areas, and year-round activities for every age. Whether you’re planning a weekend… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families
  • 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

The Love Story Behind the Whole Damn Mess

This post is sponsored by One2One Network.  All opinions are my own. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and love is in the air! Did you know there is a love story behind Whole Damn Mess? Well, there is.  The debut album, The Queen and the Outcast, is a love story told through rock and roll. It's a story about the rich girl and the bad boy told through music. But this is not a fictional love story, it's a true love story. It's the story of Don Miggs, signer and songwriter for Whole ...

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See What’s New at East Hills Chevrolet Roslyn

Are you starting to get cabin fever? Longing for those spring mornings? Weekends where you can drive into the country without having to bring the ice scraper for your windows along? I know I am! If you're looking for a new vehicle for those weekend adventures check out what East Hills Chevrolet Roslyn has to offer. Right now, they have some incredible lease specials available through the end of the month. 2018 Malibu Maybe you are more of a sedan type person. There’s always the Chevy Malibu. ...

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Tire Tips from Paul Conte Chevrolet

I remember when I bought my first car. I had no clue that there was tire care I needed to do!  Maybe I should've known about rotating tires or how to measure the tread but I didn't. Paul Conte Chevrolet is more than a car dealership. They also educate you on how to take care of your new vehicle. Here are a few tips from Paul Conte Chevrolet on tire care. Tire Rotation It’s a known fact that regular tire rotation extends the life of your tires and improves performance. Tires are rotated to ...

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Check Out What’s New at East Hills Chevrolet Douglaston

Now is the time to consider a lease from East Hills Chevrolet. They have so many options! From cars to SUVs to trucks, they have a lease for it. Here are just a few of the options available to you right now from East Hills Chevrolet. 2017 BOLT EV Lease a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV for $225/month with $500 GM Lease Loyalty rebate. Or Lease a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV for $239/month without conquest rebate. $3784 due at signing. For qualified buyers. That's awesome! A new Chevy Bolt EV for $225 a month! ...

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Dinosaur Train I Love Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Train I Love Dinosaurs

Do you have a dinosaur fan in your home? Have you ever seen Dinosaur Train? The two kind of go hand in hand. When Peyton was a preschooler, Dinosaur Train was on of the shoes she would watch every chance she got.  Dinosaur Train I Love Dinosaurs is a great gift idea this Valentine's Day for your little one. Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while sparking an interest in life science, natural history, and paleontology. ...

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Bad Moms are Back!

I remember the first time I saw Bad Moms in the theater. I laughed so hard! There were so many parts of the movie that I could relate to. The psycho PTA president at her kid's school, the different types of moms you come across and more. But what I really loved is how it was all delivered with humor! Us moms could use more humor in our lives. We need to laugh more and really enjoy ourselves, remember that we are more than moms. We are women that need to let loose and not lose ourselves in our ...

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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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