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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
  • A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

    When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

    A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
  • A Little Throwback to Sea World

    One of my fondest memories growing up was the vacation my grandparents took me on to Sea World. I was about 6 years old and it was my first time to a park with sea animals. Oh boy was I excited! Back in 1983, Sea World was a lot different than it is now. I… [Continue Reading]

    A Little Throwback to Sea World
  • 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!
  • 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
  • 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
  • Explore Bourbon Country

    Yes, you read that right, let’s explore bourbon country! It’s similar to how people explore wine country. They head to a vineyard, sip some wine, enjoy small bites and make a vacation out of it. So why not do that with Bourbon? Kentucky is home to some of the most spectacular Bourbon distillers, you can… [Continue Reading]

    Explore Bourbon Country
  • 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
  • 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
  • New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

    I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton’s Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we… [Continue Reading]

    New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

Staying on Track When Ill

Weight Loss and being Ill

A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. It wasn't too bad at the time, so they put me on a z pack and sent me on my way. Well, 2 weeks went by and I still felt pretty crappy so I made an appointment to go in and see the doctor. Find out, my sinus infection is worse and now I need antibiotics and steroids. I was not thrilled about the steroids. I'm on a weight loss journey and I knew those little pills were going to wreak havoc in my journey. But I also knew I needed to take them ...

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Get Lean with The Big Fat Truth

Nutrisystem 9 week comparison

As you guys know, I've been on my weight loss journey for a little over 2 months now. It's been a process. There have been many changes I have had to make in our lifestyle so that when I've reached my goal, I stay healthy. No more late nights with a bowl of whatever is handy to munch on. No more jumbo cups of ice-cold soda to keep me going throughout the day. No more fast food.   We are now a family that drinks water all day long. We now have vegetables with every meal. We now ...

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Must-Have Food For Kids’ Birthday Bash

While the sheer excitement of birthday parties is already likely to get kids hyped, the last thing most parents want is to fuel their hyperactiveness with a sugar overload. Unfortunately, if you feed them nothing but fruit and carrot sticks your child is likely to become very unpopular with their friends. It’s a tough catering job to balance, especially if you’re hosting it at home instead of a venue, but hopefully, some of the following suggestions will make it a little easier to host an ...

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Let RESTORE Help Keep Your Gut Healthy

RESTORE Mineral supplement

I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. If you've been following along on my weight loss articles you know I've been sick for the past month. I've had the sinus infection from hell that will not go away and has now decided to take up residence in my lymph nodes. And let me tell you, it's painful! So now, I am on my third antibiotic, doxycycline and ...

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Have a Family Adventure with Noddy!

Noddy Toyland Detective

Have you heard of Noddy? If you have a child under 5 years-old you need to keep reading. Noddy is a fun, educational app available for both iOS and Androids. Here's a little backstory on Noddy - Kuato and Dreamworks Animation teamed up to recreate Noddy Toyland Detective based on the popular TV series. So they took something kids loved off the big screen and transformed it into an interactive game on the little screen! And they also filled the game with adventures, storytelling, learning, ...

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Flavor Your Life with Authentic European Olive Oil

Zucchi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Did you know that not all olive oil is equal? It's not all the same quality? You can have several different brands of extra virgin olive oil and they can all be different. Even I didn't know this, until recently. And I cook a lot with extra virgin olive oil! Here are a few fun facts about extra virgin olive oil: Did you know that the flavor and color of extra virgin olive oil can vary depending on what time of year it's harvested? The region, due to soil composition, will also have an ...

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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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