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  • 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
  • 12 Best Hiking Trails for Kids in the Twin Cities

    Best Hiking Trails for Kids Around the Twin Cities Looking for a fun way to get the kids outside? The Twin Cities is home to dozens of family-friendly hiking trails that are perfect for toddlers, elementary-aged kids, and even teens. From paved nature paths and scenic waterfalls to wildlife viewing and wooded adventures, there’s a… [Continue Reading]

    12 Best Hiking Trails for Kids in the Twin Cities
  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour
  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park: A Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities If you’re looking for a fun, affordable summer adventure that’s close enough for a day trip from the Twin Cities, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park should be at the top of your list. Located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this family-friendly destination offers… [Continue Reading]

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities
  • Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

    Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don’t want to invest in an I-Pass because I don’t need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That’s… [Continue Reading]

    Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App
  • Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go For many Minnesota families, the end of summer means one thing—the Minnesota State Fair! Known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country. Every year, families from across… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips
  • 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
  • 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
  • 10 Best Mini Golf Courses Around the Twin Cities

    Best Mini Golf Courses Around the Twin Cities Looking for a fun family activity that’s perfect for all ages? Mini golf is a classic outing that never goes out of style. Whether you’re planning a family date night, celebrating a birthday, entertaining visiting relatives, or simply looking for an affordable weekend adventure, the Twin Cities… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Mini Golf Courses Around the Twin Cities

Coola is More than Sun Protection

Coola Sun Care

As many of you know I am a skin cancer survivor. About 10 years ago I underwent 2 surgeries to remove melanoma from my face. They were invasive surgeries that required reconstruction on my lip. I had an amazing plastic surgeon and you can barely tell anything ever happened. Ever since that day I have been using sunscreen year round. Even if I'm not going outside I still apply sunscreen because harmful UVB rays do not know the difference of me sitting outside on the deck or looking out a window. ...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is Now Available to Take Home

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

Yes! You can now, head to your local retailer and pick up your very own copy of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Then you can sit back and watch Baby Groot dance over and over again. At least that's what I plan on doing! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a big hit in my household. Peyton and I made a big production about going to the movie. It was actually Peyton's first time at a drive-in when she saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. And it was an amazing way to see it! Who wouldn't ...

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What is a Squishy Mat?

What is a Squishy Mat? Squishy Mats contain almost one inch of Memory Foam - also known as the low resistance polyurethane foam developed by NASA in the 1960s. The surface of each mat is covered by a super soft, micro-flannel fabric and is backed with a nonslip rubber grid. Each mat is durable, sturdy and designed for life on the move. Squishy mats come in three sizes: 16x32" The Skinny Mini - perfect for little dogs with big personalities and a nice way to protect "their" spot on ...

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5 Tips for Airline Travel While on Nutrisystem

Nutrisystem Snacks

August is the month of travel for this family. We will be gone for 18 of the 31 days of August. Can you believe that?! While it sounds amazing it also very stressful. How will I stay on track while traveling? What can I take with me on a plane? These were questions that I had rattling through my brain on our drive home last week from Chicago. We were home for less than 36 hours before we headed to the airport to board a plane for Orlando. That short time home didn't leave much time for me to ...

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5 Things You Need to be Successful with Weight Loss

Weight loss is a journey, you didn't become overweight overnight so do not expect to lose it overnight. With that being said, I feel the following have really helped me be successful on my journey. I'm only a quarter of the way through it but without these things, I do not think I would be here. A Plan I thought a long time about how I was going to lose the weight. I looked at countless programs from food delivery programs to exercise programs. In the end, I went with Nutrisystem. Why? Because ...

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Descendants 2 is Now Available!

Descendants 2 box art

Yes, you read that correctly. Today is the day that you are able to bring home Descendants 2. No more being stuck watching it over and over again from the confines of your home on your DVR. At least that's what we've been doing since July 21st when it originally aired.  But as of this morning, we can now leave the house and still watch Descendants 2! It's already downloaded to Peyton's iPad and the disc is in her portable dvd player. We received Descendants 2 in the mail yesterday. When ...

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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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