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  • 4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County
  • 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
  • Dinosaur Park

    If you’ve followed us for a while, you probably know Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time. She owns every single movie and episode ever made. Even the one that came out earlier this year! When I found out there was a dinosaur park in Rapid City I knew it was going to be… [Continue Reading]

    Dinosaur Park
  • 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
  • 15 Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days

    The Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days Rain doesn’t have to ruin your family’s plans. In fact, some of Minnesota’s best attractions are completely indoors! Whether you’re looking to escape a summer thunderstorm, survive a cold winter afternoon, or simply find something fun to do on a rainy weekend, Minnesota offers plenty… [Continue Reading]

    15 Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days
  • Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park

    Peyton loves to go to zoos and it is my goal to take her to as many as I can while she is little. When I heard about the Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park I wanted to check it out. At first, I thought it was a zoo full snakes but I was completely wrong.… [Continue Reading]

    Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park
  • Crazy Horse

    South Dakota is steeped in history, it’s one of the main reasons I chose to take the kids here for MEA break. After visiting Mount Rushmore  we headed over to Crazy Horse. It’s only about a 15-20 minute drive. Crazy Horse is a privately funded memorial surviving on donations from the public. It’s a shame there is… [Continue Reading]

    Crazy Horse
  • A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

    Hawaii’s food culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse ethnic heritage, abundant natural resources, and deep-rooted traditions. This unique culinary landscape offers a feast for the senses, blending flavors and techniques from Polynesia, Asia, and the mainland United States into something distinctly Hawaiian. Whether you’re savoring a traditional luau feast or grabbing a… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture
  • A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center

    Are you a fan of fast cars? Driving fast? Having adventures? Looking for your next thrilling experience? If you answered yes to any of those then you need to keep reading. I answered yes to all those, so I took a little trip over to the BMW Performance Center to indulge my senses and learn… [Continue Reading]

    A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center
  • Wind Cave National Park

    While we were visiting South Dakota I wanted to spend some time in the National Parks. There are a few different parks you can visit while in the Rapid City area. Unfortunately, time flew by and we were only able to fit in one National Park. Wind Cave National Park is located just a short… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park

Tips and Tricks to Get Those Veggies In

Chunky Salsa and Wheat Thins

We all have heard that to be successful on weight loss you need to get your vegetables in. But that can be hard! Before starting my weight loss journey I thought I did a pretty good job at getting in enough vegetables but once I started my food journal I realized I was really good at eating fruits and not so much vegetables. Now I needed to switch my mindset and habits so I could get my 4 servings of vegetables in a day.  Today I'm going to share a few tips and tricks on how I get my vegetables ...

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Cars 3 Available on Digital Download Tomorrow

I think Cars 3 was my favorite of the trilogy. Peyton and I went to see it this summer and just loved it! And if you missed it in theaters, tomorrow you can watch it at home! It will be available for digital streaming for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home. Cars 3 is a smidge different than the other Cars movies. In Cars 3, Lightning McQueen is older. He's had a terrific race life and it may be time for him to hang up his tires and move into retirement. There are fasters, more ...

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When Comfort and Style Meet : prAna

Prana

Being a busy mom, I am always looking for clothes that are comfortable yet stylish. When I'm running around, knocking out a dozen errands, traveling or hanging out at home I want to look nice but be comfortable. PRANA understands this, they make stylish clothes with comfort in mind. PRANA makes all their clothes with organic cotton. PRANA is part of the sustainable clothes movement. What is that? It means that the farmers and plants are exposed to less or no pesticides and toxins than ...

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Bring Home Disney’s Newest Show Vampirina Today!

So earlier this month Vampirina hit the screen on Disney Jr. But did you know it was first a book? I didn't. But now I really want to go out and pick up the books for Peyton to read! I'm not sure how much of the show is based on the books but I think it would be fun to read and find out. Anyways, today I'm here to let you all know that Vampirina and her first 8 stories (4 episodes) is included on the DVD! Each Vampirinaepisodee lasts about 22 minutes and includes two stories. These were ...

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My Favorite Nutrisystem Dinner

It's no secret that I have a few favorites on Nutrisystem that I order a ton of. Just ask my counselor! She is always ordering me the same dinners. But my absolute FAVORITE dinner is the Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast. I could eat this every single day and never get bored. One of the reasons I love this dinner is it's easy to make. I just pop it in the oven and walk away. It's so simple. It does take a little while to cook, about 30 minutes, but that's ok because I'm cooking dinner for ...

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Minnesota Style Chicken Chow Mein with Ling Ling Chinese Style Vegetable Fried Rice

Easy Chicken Chow Mein Dinner with Ling Ling Fried Rice

This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If you've ever visited the Twin Cities and had chow mein, you know it's different than any other chow mein around. It's hearty, thick and comforting. But you can't find it when you leave the Mid-West. Heck, I can't even find it when I'm traveling in the Mid-West. However, it's extremely easy to make and is absolutely delicious when paired with Ling Ling Chinese-Style Vegetable Fried Rice. I was able to pick ...

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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.

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