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  • 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
  • Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

    Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • 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
  • 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
  • A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

    Hawaii’s food culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse ethnic heritage, abundant natural resources, and deep-rooted traditions. This unique culinary landscape offers a feast for the senses, blending flavors and techniques from Polynesia, Asia, and the mainland United States into something distinctly Hawaiian. Whether you’re savoring a traditional luau feast or grabbing a… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture
  • 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
  • 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
  • The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul… [Continue Reading]

    The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota
  • ValleyFair is BACK!!!

    ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!
  • 4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids

    Traveling with kids has it’s up and downs. But one way to make sure there are more ups than down is to plan out events, attractions and stops that are fun for them. And that’s just what I am going to do today. I’m going to share with you 4 things to do near Charleroi,… [Continue Reading]

    4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids

It’s Picnic Time!

Monkey Mat and Stakes

Fall is here! It's the perfect time to head out to the apple orchards, picking a few apples and having a picnic under the trees.  Having a Monkey Mat comes in handy. The Monkey Mat folds up to be about the size of a small book. I can easily fit this in my purse. Then when it's time to take a break for lunch it takes a few moments to set up. Why do you need a Monkey Mat? It gives you a clean, dry place to sit down on and enjoy your time outside. I like how it's machine washable. A few weeks ...

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This is Us

NBC This is Us

This is Us premiered last night, did you watch it? I did! Well, after Peyton went to bed I watched it. What did you all think? I loved it!! The casting is spectacular. When I saw that Sterling K. Brown was going to be playing Randall I knew right then I was going to love this show. I remember watching Sterling in Army Wives. He was the husband all the women wished their husbands could be! When I read Randall's story line I knew Sterling would do a phenomenal job and he did. Sterling delivered ...

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A Finishing Touch with Lily Nily

Jewelry for Little Girls

Earlier this year Peyton discovered jewelry. Then I discovered Lily Nily. Lily Nily is the place to go for jewelry for your little. They have it all. From earrings to pendants to bracelets. I chose a purple carriage pendant for Peyton. We have an upcoming trip to Disney World and I thought this be a wonderful gift to get her excited about our trip. The quality of the pendant is impressive! The second I saw the purple carriage pendant I fell in love. It's about as wide as a quarter and about an ...

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Perfect for Snacking and School Lunches

Crispy Green Freeze Dried Tangerine

Peyton has been back to school for a few weeks and is still requesting I make her lunch. Every. Single. Day. It can be a challenge trying to come up with a healthy lunch idea and snack idea for the day. I want to keep it fun, fresh and healthy. And with fall coming that means my access to a wide variety of fresh fruit is coming to an end. Crispy Green has a large variety of freeze-dried fruit that is perfect for school lunches.  They are also wonderful for road trips, camping, snacks or even on ...

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More than a Blanket

Harkla Weighted Blanket

Peyton loves to snuggle under blankets. I think most kids like to snuggle. But for some kids it's the only way to help soothe them. Harkla has made a weighted blanket for children. The purpose of the weight is it helps to soothe children, helping them to relax and calm down. The weighted blanket plays to your child's sensory system. The Harkla blanket is made with dotted minky material. It's incredibly soft! Peyton is very touch/feel orientated so for her this blanket is perfect. The nubs and ...

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Do You Blend?

JGOB Neon Green Blending Sponge

Back in the day, when I first started wearing makeup we had wedges. These piece of foam, cut in the shape of a rectangle to help apply our foundation. They frequently fell apart and really didn't do much to help. Some were too porous and would absorb all your foundation or they were so rubbery it would just push  your makeup around.  Now fast forward to today and we have blending sponges. They are so much better than the foam wedge rectangle of yesterdays. JGOB has even designed a travel case ...

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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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