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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway

    Nestled in the picturesque village of Osceola, Wisconsin, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway offers a delightful journey through time and nature. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, this heritage railroad invites passengers to embark on scenic excursions that showcase the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. A Historic Departure Point Your adventure… [Continue Reading]

    Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wind Cave National Park

    While we were visiting South Dakota I wanted to spend some time in the National Parks. There are a few different parks you can visit while in the Rapid City area. Unfortunately, time flew by and we were only able to fit in one National Park. Wind Cave National Park is located just a short… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park
  • Wall Drug

    Stopping at Wall Drug is a must if you are in South Dakota. I had never been before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. When we arrived, immediately I felt overwhelmed. Thank goodness we visited during the off-season, I don’t think I could’ve driven Wall Drug during peak season. It would’ve been way too… [Continue Reading]

    Wall Drug

Tips to Bring The Family Together

Family Time

Whether your kids are barely out of diapers or they’re practically adults, it’s pretty normal to look for ways to bring the family closer together. With all the trials and stresses of working life, along with all the technology we have now, more and more families are getting squeezed for quality time. If this sounds all too familiar, here are some ways for you to bring the family closer together. First of all, baking and cooking together. It’s always a good idea to encourage your kids to cook ...

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One Big Turkey

One Big Turkey by Anne Vittur Kennedy

I know we are in summer. So talking about turkeys and fall may seem a little premature. But summer is coming to an end. Peyton starts school in three weeks! The fair is starting soon. Which means, fall is right around the corner. One Big Turkey by Anne Vittur Kennedy lets us follow the adventures of One Big Turkey and all his silly friends as Thanksgiving draws near. One Big Turkey is in board book shape format, which I love for little ones.  The book is cut out in a shape of a giant turkey! ...

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Back to Coloring!

Magicfly 72-Colored Pencil Set with 2 Brushes and Free Metal Tin Case, Premier Soft Core Art Watercolor Pencil Pencils

The adult coloring book craze has been going strong for nearly a year. And I'm not ashamed to admit that I love to color. I love to color with my daughter. I find it relaxing and fun to spend time together coloring. Peyton uses adult coloring books too! She loves to color in mandalas. Over the past year, I have experimented with various coloring supplies. I have discovered that I enjoy coloring with colored pencils the best. Why colored pencils? Well, they are forgiving. You can blend them to ...

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Travel Ready Fuse Beads By Art Ego

ART:EGO ™ - Fuse Beads Kit - S-5mm Box Set - Includes 2,020 Beads in 15 Colors Assorted and Ironing Paper - All Organized in a Handy Case

If you read our last post, you already know we love fuse beads. Art:Ego has come out with a smaller pack of fuse beads which are perfect for travel or even stocking stuffers! It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts. The 2,020 set of fuse beads comes in a rectangular case a little bigger than my iPhone 6s plus. Inside there are 15 compartments full of fuse beads, each compartment a different color. This is perfect for so many reasons. I love this case because we can reuse ...

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Over 5000 Fuse Beads!

ART:EGO ™ - Fuse Beads Bucket Set - S-5mm - 5,500 Count Bead Jar 20 Multi-Mix Colors - Perfect Toy for Kids

Peyton loves Fuse Beads. She discovered them this past fall at after school care and has been hooked on them ever since. Peyton loves them because they are bright, colorful and she can make anything she wants with them. If she can imagine it, then she can create it. I like them because they encourage creativity, help with motor skills, are easy to clean up and cannot ruin anything. If you've never used Fuse Beads  you are missing out on hours of fun. All you need is a bucket of Fuse Beads, a peg ...

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Save Money on Back to School Shopping #JewelVisaMC10

Cheese, Cracker and Beef Bento Box Lunch

Kids everywhere will be going back to school in the next few weeks. Some are even heading back to school next week! Parents everywhere are starting to scramble and trying to get all the shopping done. New clothes, groceries, school supplies and so much more! Jewel has you covered for groceries for all those school lunches that need to be made. While at Jewel, stop by the gift card rack and see if any of the retailers you plan shopping are there. There are two awesome offers right now with Jewel ...

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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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