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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota

    If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway with the kids, Glendalough State Park in west-central Minnesota is a perfect choice. Located near Battle Lake, this hidden gem offers a mix of outdoor adventures and family-friendly amenities that make camping with children both fun and easy. 🏕️ Family-Friendly Camping Options Glendalough offers several unique camping… [Continue Reading]

    Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota
  • 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
  • 3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County

    Pumpkin Spice is back! It’s everywhere. Like, literally everywhere. The temperatures will be dropping soon and everyone will be bundling up in their favorite sweatshirts, watching football and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.  It’s also the perfect time of year to plan a visit to your favorite pumpkin patch, pick some pumpkins and take some family… [Continue Reading]

    3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Quick and Easy Weeknight Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice with S & W Beans

This post was sponsored by S&W Beans and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. With back to school means getting used to a whole new routine. It's a huge adjustment, at least for us. This year, Peyton has to read out loud, every night for 20 minutes. So I'm trying to find quick, healthy, nutritious meals that I can prepare in that time frame so she can read to me while I cook.  S&W Beans is helping me make tonights dinner, red beans and rice. Why beans and rice? Well, S & ...

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Take Advantage of Special Programs at Lakeland Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Dodge Durango

Buying a new vehicle is an exciting time. There are so many choices. Do you opt for 4 wheel drive? All wheel drive? Do you want a red one? Or a blue one? Or maybe a funky orange one? Lakeland Chrysler Jeep Dodge can help you with those decisions and they can save you some money on that new car too! Lakeland Chrysler Jeep Dodge have several special programs that can save you several hundred dollars. Here are just a few of the current programs being offered. Military $500 Cash ...

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Inches Loss Matter Too

We have been traveling a lot this past month. From Universal Studios in Florida to a few Minnesota based trips and I haven't been seeing much weight loss. I was starting to get discouraged. I'm staying on plan and I am getting a lot of exercise on these trips as they are mostly all walking. My average miles per day this past month has been 7 1/2 miles. A day! But yet my weight loss has been about 1/2 pound a week. So this week I decided to check in and see how many inches I have lost. And boy ...

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Let Your Pup Ride in Comfort with Squishy Mats

Dog Enjoy Squishy Mats

Our dogs come to the office nearly every day. I never thought much about putting them in the cargo area of our SUV until we went to a drive in movie. When I had to sit back there and watch a movie with Peyton it was then I discovered just how hard and uncomfortable the cargo area was. Even with 3 quilts down it still hurt my back! When I heard about Squishy Mats I had to try them out for myself. What is Squishy Mats? I had the same question. I had never heard of them before today. Squishy ...

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Take Advantage of the Summer Clearance Event at Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge

The new models are rolling in and Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge needs to make some room. Right now they are having their summer clearance event. You can walk out with a new SUV lease for under $200 a month! How amazing is that?? I can tell you that my car payment on my SUV is more than $200 a month. Like a lot more. A 2017 Limited Jeep Cheerekee 4x4 has a $196/month lease option! Or a 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4 for $169/month lease! I'm loving that both of these have four wheel drive. I ...

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Get Your Limited Edition Pink Pumpkin!

Can you smell that? Fall is in the air! At least here in Minnesota, it feels like it.  The weather is cooler and the leaves are starting to turn. I have a feeling it's going to be an early winter. And the key indicator that fall is here, Pink Pumpkin is available! That's right, it only comes ones a year and they only make so many so be sure to grab a case or two or six of Pink Pumpkin K cups before the sellout. Because once they are gone you won't' be able to order them again until next ...

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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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