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  • SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America During Halloween: A Spooky Underwater Adventure for Families There is something about walking through a dark underwater tunnel while sharks swim directly over your head that already feels a little spooky. Add Halloween season? Even better. If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity to add to your Minnesota… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families
  • Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families When it comes to family-friendly outdoor adventures, Minneapolis is hard to beat. The city is home to one of the nation’s best park systems, offering beautiful lakes, incredible playgrounds, scenic walking trails, beaches, splash pads, picnic areas, and year-round activities for every age. Whether you’re planning a weekend… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families
  • 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
  • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting? If you’re planning a trip to Mall of America, you may be wondering whether SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is worth adding to your itinerary. The short answer? Absolutely—especially if you’re visiting with kids. Located beneath Nickelodeon Universe inside Mall of America in Bloomington, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?
  • What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

    Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We’d usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to… [Continue Reading]

    What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
  • 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
  • 4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota

    If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway with the kids, Glendalough State Park in west-central Minnesota is a perfect choice. Located near Battle Lake, this hidden gem offers a mix of outdoor adventures and family-friendly amenities that make camping with children both fun and easy. 🏕️ Family-Friendly Camping Options Glendalough offers several unique camping… [Continue Reading]

    Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota

Air Bound Now on DVD

Another great family friendly movie has been released on DVD this morning. You can now watch Air Bound on demand, digital HD or head to the store and pick up a copy. In the opening scenes of Air Bound we meet Gavin and Matthew. Two city mice trying to find their way to the ocean. Since they live in the city they've never seen the ocean and it's their dream to see it. On their journey to find the ocean they come across a whole bunch of mice. I thought it looked like a carnival! There was all ...

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Debunking Motherhood Myths

Parenting a newborn can be the biggest challenge anyone will face. Most of us have some natural instincts when it comes to child rearing and motherhood. Even so, it’s good to get as much help as possible. But, what do you do when the advice is so conflicting? In truth, everyone has their way of doing things. One book will swear by a method while another disregards that same approach as harmful to your baby. And, asking advice from parents is no different. If you think they’ll give you an ...

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Can Parenting Benefit Other Parts Of Your Life? (Pssst… Yes It Can)

Baby Peyton 4 months old

Having a child is the most wonderful gift of all. And becoming a parent is a lifelong commitment that will inevitably influence many aspects of your world. The feelings alone are hugely satisfying for any mother. Still, finding ways to juggle parenthood and other life elements in a positive manner can make a world of difference.  Parenting will always take precedence over other aspects, but that doesn’t mean those influences shouldn’t be positive. The marriage between being a mother and ...

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Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Kids

Peyton on the plane to Disney World

Traveling with a baby is no easy task. Whether you’re planning to take a trip in a car or on a plane, there are certain things that you need to have with you to make the time pass as smoothly as possible. When you’re catering to the demands of another person who can’t verbalize what their needs are, it can certainly be tricky business. The only way to conquer this and make sure that everything goes OK is to plan and prepare as best as you possibly can.   Nothing like some passed ...

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Moana Will Be Available Next Week!

Peyton and Moana at Disney World

Peyton instantly fell in love with Moana when we saw it back in November. Pua stole her heart. Peyton was so enamored with Moana that when I surprised with a vacation to Disney World (a few days after we had seen the movie) she couldn't wait to see if Moana would be there! And guess what, she was. And we got to meet her!! Starting February 21st, Moana will be available for digital downloads. Oh, I can not wait until Tuesday!! We will be streaming Moana after school. And I'm sure we'll watch ...

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Stay Hydrated this Spring

Breifton Glass Water Bottles

Spring is right around the corner. I know here in the midwest we are going to be in the 50s this weekend! With warm weather, I start thinking about getting in shape for summer. And one of the ways to get in shape is to be hydrated. You cannot be healthy if you are dehydrated. To be hydrated, they say you need to drink 80 ounces of water a day. That 's a lot of water! And I don't know about you, but I get bored with plain water fairly quickly. Brieftons glass water bottles can help solve the ...

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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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