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  • Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn

    When I started to plan our trip to Rapid City, South Dakota I knew we were going to need a place to stay. Traveling with two kids, I had some specific amenities and qualities I was looking for in a hotel. Here are a few things I was looking for – It had to be… [Continue Reading]

    Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn
  • 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
  • New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

    I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton’s Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we… [Continue Reading]

    New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin
  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

    It’s nearly fall y’all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard.  I cannot… [Continue Reading]

    5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall
  • Valleyfair Kicks Off 2025 Season with New Attractions and Events

    Valleyfair, the premier amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota, officially opened its gates for the 2025 season on Sunday, May 11. Season pass holders were treated to an exclusive preview day on May 10, offering early access to the park’s array of over 75 rides and attractions. Introducing the Juicy Lucy Festival A highlight of this… [Continue Reading]

    Valleyfair Kicks Off 2025 Season with New Attractions and Events
  • 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
  • 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

Under the Volcano

PBS Kids Dinosaur Train Under the Volcano

One of the first television series Peyton started watching when she was little was Dinosaur Train. Instantly, she fell in love with all the dinosaurs. Recently, Under the Volcano was released. With 120 minutes of Dinosaur Train fun, your little one is sure to be pleased.  I love saving videos like these for rainy days or days I need to get a lot of housework done. Just pop it in the DVD player and your kid doesn't even mind you are running around the house cleaning. And I like how when Peyton is ...

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Itsy Bitsy Christmas

Itsy Bitsy Christmas

Can you believe there's less than 100 days before Christmas?! This summer has flown by and fall is moving fast too. Before you know it, we will be sipping hot cocoa by the fire and reading Christmas books at bedtime.  Itsy Bitsy Christmas by Max Lucado is a perfect night time story to read to your little one or have your little one read to you. Peyton is in 1st grade now so she is participating in our night time reading.  Typically I make her read to me every other night. And this is one of ...

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The Berenstain Bears’ Holiday Cookbook

The Berenstain Bears Holiday Cookbook

I grew up reading The Berenstain Bears' books and loving them. Now I have a daughter of my own and I want to continue sharing The Berenstain Bears' with her. Now they have a holiday cookbook! How fun, not only do you and your child get to spend time together making a meal but The Berenstain Bears' are narrating the book. Inside The Berenstain Bear's Holiday Cookbook you will find 40 different recipes covering various holidays throughout the year. One of my favorite recipes was the heart ...

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Storks Know How to Keep Kids Safe

Storks comes out later this week and let me tell you it's ADORABLE! Peyton and I had the pleasure to see it a few weeks ago and loved it. We saw all the ingenious ways Storks kept babies safe while delviering them to thier new homes. Storks know how to keep kids safe. Do you? Visit safercar.gov/therightseat to know for sure that your child is in the right seat for their age and size. #STORKS #TheRightSeat. During Child Passenger Safety Week, will you help us spread awareness about the importance ...

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Baby’s First Elephant

Bino the Elephant

I remember when I first became pregnant I wanted to start decorating and turning the spare bedroom into a nursery. Finding the softest, most snuggly stuffed animals was high on my list. Why? Because babies love soft, cuddly things. And what could be better than a soft, snuggly elephant? Bino the Elephant is the perfect gift for any little one. Bino the Elephant is made of a super soft hypoallergic material. He has the biggest floppiest of ears that babies love to grab hold of. While Bino is ...

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Children’s Birthstone Earrings

Since ancient times the wearing of birthstones has been thought to bring good luck and good health. Every month has its own special stone, each with own fabled qualities and benefits. Now KidsGold -14k for Kids is offering your favorite girl her very own pair of 14k Gold .50ct TW Genuine Birthstone Earrings in a beautiful basket setting at 30% off! All months with their corresponding gemstones are included! Each pair of 14k Gold Genuine Birthstone Earrings at $48.99 (regular price $69.99) ...

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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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