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  • 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
  • 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
  • Kona Ice of Stillwater

    Every weekend I look for food trucks that will be in our local area. Since the Minnesota State Fair was canceled and we can’t really travel much, finding and trying out new food trucks every weekend has kinda become our thing. I’ve seen Kona Ice of Stillwater posts in our local mom’s groups and I… [Continue Reading]

    Kona Ice of Stillwater
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • ValleyFair is BACK!!!

    ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!
  • A Night at Medieval Times

    I am always looking for new and unique experiences to take Peyton to. And when I saw Medieval Times, I knew I wanted to take her! How cool would it be to sit in a castle, watch knights jousting and have dinner? It sounded so cool. The only problem is, there is no castle in… [Continue Reading]

    A Night at Medieval Times
  • 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
  • Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota

    Stillwater, Minnesota, nestled along the scenic St. Croix River, offers a delightful blend of history, outdoor adventures, and sweet treats, making it an ideal destination for family getaways. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer vacation, Stillwater’s charming downtown and surrounding areas provide a variety of activities to entertain visitors of all ages.… [Continue Reading]

    Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

I hope you are all enjoying Crocktober! We have had fun pulling together these recipes to share with all of you. My slow-cooker is one of my go-tos when the weather gets cooler and our nights get busier. These Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are always a hit! And they are filling too. But they can be a smidge messy too, so if your littles are messy you'll want to make sure they are not wearing any light colors for dinner. To make a batch of my crockpot chicken parmesan sandwiches you ...

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

It's another Taco Tuesday! Today we are going to make Carnitas in the slow cooker. It takes a few minutes to prepare before we walk out the door and cooks all day long. When you get home, it takes just a few minutes to shred and broil for crispiness in the oven. You will have dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes! Perfect for nights you are running the kids to activities. To make a batch of these delicious slow cooker Carnitas you will need the following - 4 lb Boneless Pork Roast 1 ...

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Circus Abyssinia: Tulu

This past weekend Peyton and I had the pleasure to see Circus Abyssinia: Tulu at the Minnesota Children's Theatre Company.  It was a great way to kick off the 2022-2023 Children's Theatre Company season! What is Circus Abyssinia: Tulu? Circus Abyssinia has performed at the Children's Theatre Company before and they were originally scheduled to perform when COVID-19 hit. This is a long-awaited visit from Circus Abyssinia. Created by Bibi Tesfamariam and Bichu Shimellis, Circus Abyssinia is a ...

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Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

One of my favorite appetizers to order when we go out is spinach artichoke dip. I just love it! So I thought about making it at home with a Crockpot so that we could enjoy it with friends and family. And it was a hit! This Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip makes a ton so make sure you have enough people to help enjoy it.  It's a dish that you can toss together while you are doing those last-minute chores around the house before company arrives and it will literally cook itself but will taste like ...

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Crockpot Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa

If you are a Chipotle fan you will want to try this recipe. Peyton cannot get enough of Chipotle and would probably eat there twice a day if I would let her. So tonight, I am making this copycat Chipotle Barbacoa in the crockpot. To make a batch of Crockpot Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa you will need the following - 3 lb Beef Chuck Roast 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Dried Leaf Oregano 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/4 tsp Cloves, ground 2 Bay Leaves 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Chipotle peppers ...

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Crockpot Apple Cider

The first week of Crocktober is over and we are starting the second week with a fall favorite, apple cider! Did you know you can make crockpot apple cider and it tastes delicious? You can and it does. Plus when you make it yourself you can customize it to be as sweet as you would like, which makes it the perfect fall drink. You will need the following to make a batch of crockpot apple cider - 8-10  Apples, assorted flavors 1 Orange 3 Cinnamon Sticks 1 whole Nutmeg 2 tsp Whole ...

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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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