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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
  • 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 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

    Have an upcoming vacation planned to Univeral Orlando? Looking for a fun way to count down the days and get excited about your visit? If you said yes, then I have the movie countdown list for you! Each movie is represented in Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Orlando. Watch a new movie each night… [Continue Reading]

    Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure
  • Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day

    Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It’s nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups.  That’s a long drive. But I did it! That’s exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
  • 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
  • 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

Monster Truck Mountain Rescue

Monster Truck Mountain Rescue by Peter Bently

Have you ever been to a monster truck event? Are you a fan of monster trucks? Do you have a little one obsessed with trucks? If you answered yes, then you are going to love Monster Truck Mountain Rescue. In Monster Truck Mountain Rescue we meet Mouse, the driver of the monster truck. When we start reading we see Mouse getting ready for a monster truck event. Mouse puts on his safety gear and climbs into the huge monster truck. We watch as Mouse races through the obstacle course, crushing ...

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25 Days 25 Ways to Care

Bear Country USA South Dakota

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Create the Good for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Those closest to me know I live in a multi-generational household. That means, my mother lives with us. And one day, I am positive, my grandmother will live with us too. There are so many benefits to having a mutli-generational household. My daughter will have an incredible bond with her grandmother. She will also have 2 strong women for role models. And it’s nice to have reinforcements ...

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Tractor Saves the Day

Is your little one obsessed with tractors? When Peyton was little, whenever we would drive past a farm she would try to find the farmer on his tractor. She loved watching him work the land. In Tractor Saves the Day we meet Dog, the farmer, and his tractor. Together they work the land. We start the story with Dog getting ready for the day. He leaves his house and heads out to the barn to get the tractor ready. He drove the tractor to his first job of the day, feeding the cows. We watch as Dog ...

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Create a Maze with Q-Ba-Maze 2.0

Q-Ba-Maze 2.0 Cool Colors

What kid doesn't love a good puzzle or playing with marbles? I know Peyton loves puzzles and she also loves marbles. Now if you combine those two passions you have endless possibilities. Q-Ba-Maze 2.0 does this! Q-Ba-Maze is a maze that you create yourself with different pieces, similar to a puzzle. And then you use the marbles to see if your maze works. How cool is that? Peyton is obsessed with marbles. Typically she just rolls them all over our house and I find them when I'm walking around ...

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Luxblox: The Principled Block

Luxblox The Principled Block

I recently discovered Luxblox and must say I am extremely impressed with them. It's unlike any building block we have ever experienced. If you have a child that loves to build things you must keep reading. First, Luxblox will take your imagination and creative thoughts and turn them into 3D, functional and moving creations right in front of you! Want to build a bridge? You can do that! You can build a working, movable bring. Want to build a lift bridge? You can! Luxblox are unlike any other ...

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Fire Engine is Flashing

Fire Engine is Flashing by Mandy Archer and Martha Lightfoot

I think most kids are fascinated by fire engines. Fire engines are these big mysterious vehicles they see racing to and from emergencies. In Fire Engine is Flashing, children will get to see what a day in the life of a firefighter is like. We met Fox on his way to work. Fox is a firefighter! We watch Fox and his crew answer an emergency call. The whole team gets to work trying to put out the fire. But when the fire chief arrives he notices someone stuck inside the building that is on fire. So ...

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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.

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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