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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Welcome to Grand Island, Nebraska!

    Grand Island, Nebraska, is a fun and friendly city right in the heart of the United States. It may not be as famous as New York City or Los Angeles, but Grand Island has a lot of cool things to offer. Whether you’re into nature, history, or just want a new place to explore, this… [Continue Reading]

    Welcome to Grand Island, Nebraska!
  • Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

    On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we chose to stay at the Country Inn in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We frequently visit the Chicago area and have discovered staying in a suburb is a nice option for our family. It’s only a short drive to go into the city but the benefits of staying… [Continue Reading]

    Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites
  • Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky

    We arrived! It’s our third day in Kentucky and for the next two nights, we are staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Bowling Green.  The Country Inn & Suites is a great option for families, with pools, complimentary breakfasts and spacious rooms paired with friendly staff you’ll never want to leave. Peyton and… [Continue Reading]

    Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky
  • Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

    We are kicking summer off with the Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with opening act Ludacris! What a fabulous way to start the summer and usher in months filled with fun, sun, and music! The Together Again Tour is in its home stretch. The tour started in mid-April and will wrap up in mid-June.  With… [Continue Reading]

    Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour
  • 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
  • A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

    When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

    A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
  • 5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

    With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it.  One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It’s a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

Sebastian’s Diagnoses

Last week, Sebastian had his wellness visit. Now that he's 15 years old I dread these visits. I have anxiety and stress about finding out something is wrong with my fur baby. But I still do them. Every single year I take him in for his wellness visit and vaccinations. This year, they found something. Sebastian has lost a little over a pound since his visit last year. And then upon physical examination, a lump was found on his throat. A lump! When the doc told me my baby had a lump on his throat ...

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Veggie Tales Every Day with God

I remember when I wanted to start introducing God to Peyton. I mean, I always talked about God and Jesus around her. But she didn't really understand. We did try out Sunday school but that was a complete disaster, so we left. But I really do feel she needs to know about God, so how do I do that? Veggie Tales Every Day with God is a great way to introduce little ones to God. There are 365 devotionals to help children learn about God and to be kind to one another. On Day 2 the devotional is - ...

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The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel

Berenstain Bears

If you've read any of my children's book reviews you know I am a huge fan of The Berenstain Bears. Well, they have a new book coming out in a few days, The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel. Just in time for the holidays a new Berenstain Bears book! In The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel we catch up with Brother, Sister and Honey. The children are outside building a big, huge snowbear!   Honey loses interested in building the snowbear and starts doing snow angels nearby. ...

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A Royal Christmas to Remember

A Royal Christmas to Remember by Jeanna Young

Christmas is right around the corner and one of my favorite things to do around Christmas is to read books to Peyton. Starting December 1st we start reading one book every night. One NEW book every night. A Royal Christmas to Remember is fabulous addition to our holiday tradition. A Royal Christmas to Remember is the 13th book in a series called Princess Parables written by Jeanna Stolle Young.  The story focuses on five princesses - Joy, Grace, Faith, Charity, and Hope. The weather has ...

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Absences Add Up

Depending on where you are – your kids have likely been in school for a month or two already. Have they missed any days during that time? How many? Is that even something you think about regularly? When they did miss – you probably did everything you needed to do to ensure that they stayed caught up, right? Unfortunately, there are kids out there who do not have that luxury and they are falling behind. A student who misses just two days of school each month — 18 days total in the year — is ...

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Spend Less Time Scraping This Winter

Ice, Sun, Frost and Wind Proof in All Weather, Multi-used as Outdoors Picnic Mats, Yoga Mat, Tent Sleeping Pad with 77.5" x 27.5"

I know no one wants to talk about the snow and ice that will be here before we know it. I've heard that we will be having an early winter from many of the local farmers. And that we are going to have tons of snow.  Neither of those sentences makes me very happy. I live in Minnesota and we get some nasty winters. I also do not have a garage so my car sits outside all day long and all night long. And the one thing I hate about winter is having to scrap my windows! Plus I'm short and I have a Dodge ...

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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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