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  • Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company If you’re looking for a family activity that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, Stages Theatre Company deserves a spot on your family’s calendar. Located in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company has been introducing children and teens to the magic of live theater… [Continue Reading]

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company
  • 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
  • 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 Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun

    5 Best Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Family Fun There are certain things you just have to do at least once during fall in Minnesota. Drive around looking at fall colors. Eat an unreasonable number of apple cider donuts. Pull out your favorite sweatshirt the second the temperature drops below 70. And,… [Continue Reading]

    5 Best Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun
  • The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide

    The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide If you’re looking for an activity that’s fun, educational, and perfect for a rainy day, you can’t go wrong with a children’s museum. The Twin Cities are home to several fantastic museums where kids can climb, build, create, experiment, and learn through hands-on play.… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mammoth Site

    Peyton has a fascination with dinosaurs. There was one point when she would only watch The Land Before Time and Ice Age movies. She’s better now and watches other shows but when I saw an opportunity to take her to a site where they are excavating Mammoth bones I knew I had to take her.… [Continue Reading]

    Mammoth Site
  • 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

It’s Pinch Me Time!

Pinch Me

If you have never heard of Pinch Me you are missing out! Let me fill you in. All you have to do is sign up to become a PINCHer, it literally takes a few seconds. Just answer some simple questions about yourself, like do you have a dog, kids, cat, your age, ect... Then on sample Tuesday, you log in, choose which samples you would like and hit submit. Pinch Me sends those sample right to your doorstep, No credit card required. You never pay anything! Then, after trying your samples out, log back ...

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Clutter Be Gone!

Clutter Gone

Remember last week when I told you all about the Nutrisystem article showing the correlation between clutter and weight gain? Remember how I said I have been working on decluttering my home? Well, this weekend I worked on my closet. It was a huge task! Some of the clothes in that closet I have had for over a decade. A decade! And I probably haven't worn many of them since before Peyton was born. Well, she's 7 now. It's time for them to go. I didn't realize how oppressive having an overflowing ...

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After-Dinner Treat Ideas for Any Occasion

Patriotic Cupcake Ice Cream Cones

When it comes to dinner time, we all know what it feels like when we see disappointed guests and family members. They enjoyed the starter, loved the dinner, but felt like the dessert was lacking or there weren’t enough after-dinner treats to snack on. So to help sate those needs for something sweet, here are a couple of dinner treats that you can cook up for any occasion. Salted Chocolate Milk There’s going to be a lot of chocolate in these delicious after-dinner treat ideas. Chocolate ...

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Cars 3 is Now in Theaters!

Cars 3

It looks like it is either going to be extremely hot this weekend or storming, either way, it's not looking good for outside activities. But that's ok! Cars 3 opens in theaters nationwide today. So, if you are looking for something to do this weekend with your little one head to a theater nearby. Peyton and I saw the movie a few days ago and LOVED it! We're big fans of all the cars movies.  Cars 3 is a little different than other cars movies. In the first Cars movie, we met Lightning McQuinn ...

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Rough Night Opens Today Nation Wide

If you are looking for something to do for girls night, then look no further. Rough Night opens in theaters nationwide today and it's a must see for girls night. I saw Rough Night a few weeks ago at a sneak peak. I really enjoyed it. It reminded me of a female version of the Hangover. So the plot is an up and coming politician, Jess (Scarlett Johansson). She's in the race for a state Senate position but she is also getting married! For her bachelorette party, she heads to Miami with her 3 ...

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Want to Earn Some Free Fuel? #ABSFY4X

Peyton School Picture

It may be summer time but I'm already thinking ahead to back to school and the holidays. They always seem to come up so darn fast! So, as I make our list of major purchases we are going to be making I start looking for ways I can save money or get a few extra perks for making those purchases. Right now, when you buy any gift card at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Jewel or ACME you earn 4 times the fuel points! That's like free fuel!! And who couldn't use a little extra ...

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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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