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  • 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
  • Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: A Family Guide When families think about fun places to visit around the Twin Cities, amusement parks and zoos often come to mind first. But one of Minnesota’s most beautiful hidden gems is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Operated by the University of Minnesota, this 1,200-acre destination… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips
  • 5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun

    5 Apple Orchards Within About 30 Minutes of the Twin Cities Is it really fall in Minnesota until you’ve gone apple picking? There is something about spending a crisp September or October afternoon wandering through an apple orchard that just feels like fall. Throw in apple cider, warm donuts, hayrides, pumpkins and a corn maze,… [Continue Reading]

    5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun
  • Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

    Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • 10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall

    10 Things to Do in Minnesota This Fall There is nothing quite like fall in Minnesota. The air gets crisp, the mosquitoes finally start admitting defeat, apple orchards open for the season and suddenly every weekend feels like an excuse to get outside before winter arrives. And then there are the leaves. For a few… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall
  • 15 Hidden Gems Around the Twin Cities That Families Should Visit

    Hidden Gems Around the Twin Cities That Families Should Visit Everyone knows about Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo, Como Park Zoo, and Valleyfair—but what about the places that fly under the radar? The Twin Cities are full of hidden gems that many families overlook. From peaceful nature centers and beautiful beaches to unique museums,… [Continue Reading]

    15 Hidden Gems Around the Twin Cities That Families Should Visit
  • 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
  • Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026: 6,200+ Pumpkins

    The Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch: 6,200+ Handmade Pumpkins You Have to See This Fall Imagine walking into a pumpkin patch filled with thousands of pumpkins. Except none of them grew on a vine. They’re made of glass. And you can take one home. This September, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is bringing back… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch 2026: 6,200+ Pumpkins
  • 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)
  • Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season When most people think of the Guthrie Theater, they picture award-winning productions for adults. While that’s certainly true, many Guthrie performances are also excellent choices for teens and older families looking to experience professional theater together. Located along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis,… [Continue Reading]

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season

Celebrate Summer with FatBoy

FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwich Sundae

Doesn't it feel like summer is just flying by? It seems like just yesterday was the last day of school. It feels like we should still be at the beginning of summer. But were not. School starts in 4 weeks. FOUR WEEKS! Did you get that? In 4 weeks, Peyton will be back in school. Summer will have come to an end. So I'm going to hold on to summer for as long as I can. And for us, that means enjoying as many strawberries as possible. Aren't they the poster child for summer? Strawberries make ...

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It’s Going Down!

Yep, you read that right, the scale is going down! After a little over a month of not losing weight, I am finally losing again. I went down 2.5 lbs this week!! But remember last week I had a 2 lb gain so I netted a .5 lb weight loss. To me, that's awesome! I'm so excited! I beat my illness, I'm off antibiotics and steroids and now my weight loss is back on track. What a great way to start August! This week there have been a ton of changes. Peyton has been gone at her Aunts in Chicago, so it's ...

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Choosing Your Next Car

Cars

Sponsored post. A few months ago I decided we really needed to upgrade our car.  We've had it for a few years, it was the first SUV I ever owned and now that I've had it for 4 years I know what I would do differently. Rear climate controls are a must if you have children or pets that ride in the car. I have heard Peyton complain so many times, like nearly everytime she's in the car, that she is either too hot or too cold. But the only way to fix it is for me to blast the air conditioner or ...

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Let the Weight Loss Begin!

Nutrisystem Food

I just finished my last week on those icky antibiotics and steroids! I had been doing really good about not gaining weight until this last week. I went up 2 lbs but I have a sneaking suspicion it's probably just water weight. I'm not going to let it get me down.  Nope. No way. Instead, I'm going to hit next week hard. It's my first time in over 6 weeks that I have not been on some sort of antibiotic, steroid or felt ill. I'm feeling pretty darn good! Finally. I've learned that over the past ...

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Let Keurig Help You Get a Jump Start On Your Day

Keurig 55

Picture this - It's 5 am and your alarm is going off. You've been up half the night with kids or studying for a test or for whatever reason you did not get enough sleep. You're tired. Dead tired. But you have to get up and get moving because people depend on you. So, you stumble into the kitchen looking for caffeine. You pop your K-Cup into the Keurig 55 and press the large cup option. Within a few minutes, you have a piping hot cup of coffee at your finger tips. The Keurig 55 will come to ...

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Minnie’s Happy Helpers on DVD TOMORROW July 25

Minnie's Happy Helpers

If you have a preschooler in the home, I'm sure you've heard of Minnie Mouse. Or at least, Mickey Mouse! Tomorrow, Minnie's Happy Helpers comes out on DVD.  Just in case you are not familiar with Minnie, I'll give you a little background on the newest DVD. When Minnie and Daisy aren’t racing around Hot Dog Hills, they’re helping their friends with fun, odd jobs as The Happy Helpers. And no task is too big or too small for them to tackle! With a quick spin in their Turn-Styler, the Happy ...

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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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