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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
  • 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
  • 25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Guide) For many Minnesotans, the Minnesota State Fair isn’t just about rides, concerts, or exhibits—it’s about the food! Every year, millions of visitors arrive hungry and leave with happy memories (and maybe a few extra steps on their fitness tracker). From legendary fair classics to creative… [Continue Reading]

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season Looking for an unforgettable family outing in the Twin Cities? Add the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to your calendar. Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, the Ordway is home to Broadway touring productions, concerts, holiday favorites, family entertainment, and… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season
  • 5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

    With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it.  One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It’s a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair
  • Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Planetarium, Wildlife & Family Fun

    A Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If your family enjoys science, nature, wildlife, and hands-on learning, the Bell Museum in St. Paul deserves a spot on your Minnesota bucket list. Often called Minnesota’s official natural history museum, the Bell Museum combines fascinating exhibits, immersive wildlife displays,… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Planetarium, Wildlife & Family Fun
  • 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

Create Your Own Cards with Gelli Arts

Gelli Arts Card Printing Kit

I remember sitting in my dorm room and making my own cards. I would spend hours doing it! I wish I had known about Gelli Art then. They have created a process to make personalized cards that can be done in seconds or minutes.  When I first received the kit I was a smidge confused. I wasn't sure exactly what I was supposed to do with everything inside. But then I watched the video and it all came together. Inside the Card Printing Kit, you'll receive the following - 5x5” Gelli Arts® ...

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Save Time with Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker

Crock-Pot has been known for slow cooking for decades. I even own a few Crock-Pots that I use all the time. But sometimes you want or need things to cook a little faster. Crock-Pot recently released the Express Crock Multi-Cooker to help cut down time on some of your favorite dishes. The Crock-Pot® Express Crock Multi-Cooker can cook meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family. Who couldn't use a little more ...

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Let’s Get Camping with Barbie Dream Camper!

What little girl is not in love with all things Barbie at some point in her childhood? I know I was! I used to love Barbie and played with her nonstop. Now, I have a daughter of my own and she spends hours playing with Barbie too. But Barbie has a lot more options now than when I was little. The Barbie Dream Camper is what's on little girls Christmas Lists this holiday. The Barbie Dream Camper is phenomenal! It has so much detail that Peyton spent over an hour just going through and setting ...

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Gift a Reading Subscription from GiftLit this Holiday

GiftLit Subscription Cuddle Collection

Reading is a wonderful gift to give no matter what time of year. GiftLit thinks so too and they have created a subscription service that you can gift to your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or any special child in your life.  My favorite line is the cuddle line, it lets you gift one book with a matching stuffed animal each month for either a 3 month, 6 month, 9 months or 12 month period. We chose They All Saw a Cat from the cuddle collection and couldn't be happier. The stuffed cat looks ...

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Let Skin Scholars Spice Up Your Shower with Autumn Spice Body Polish

Skin Scholars Autumn Spice Body Polish

Skin Scholars is a family owned business, drawing on generations of knowledge and home remedies to create handmade skin care products. They have taken there Great Great Great Great Great Grandmother's recipes and brought them to share with all of us. This truly is a family ran business with Great Grandmother consulting on recipes and contributing her creations to the line. And with all these women running the show you know the products are going to spectacular. Skin Scholars is certified ...

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A Personalized Teacher Gift Idea from DIGIBUDDHA

DIGIBUDDHA

Sometimes picking out the perfect gift can be difficult, especially when it comes to your child's teacher. I'm fortunate to have a very good relationship with Peyton's teacher and I think I know what she likes. When I saw these adorable teacher note cards from DIGIBUDDHA I knew they would be a hit with Mrs. Nelson. She is always sending home notes with the children letting us know how they are doing. I so appreciate those little notes. So this year, we are gifting her a set of personalized ...

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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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