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  • 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
  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • 12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer

    Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Families You don’t have to travel to the ocean to enjoy an incredible beach day. Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for a reason, and the Twin Cities are surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, paddleboarding, kayaking, picnicking, and… [Continue Reading]

    12 Best Beaches Near the Twin Cities for Family Fun This Summer
  • 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
  • The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: What Is Worth Buying? A trip to Valleyfair isn’t just about thrilling roller coasters and cooling off at Splash Soak City—it’s also about enjoying some delicious amusement park food! Whether you’re spending the entire day riding coasters or relaxing with your family, you’ll probably work up an appetite. Thankfully, Valleyfair… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips
  • 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
  • Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026

    Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A Perfect Fall Day in 2026 Fall in Minnesota never seems to last quite long enough. One minute we’re waiting for the first leaves to change, and the next we’re watching them blow across the yard while wondering if it’s too early to turn on… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Arboretum Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun 2026
  • 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
  • Escape Rooms, Puzzle Games, and Mystery Adventures Teens Will Love Around the Twin Cities

    Escape Rooms, Puzzle Games, and Mystery Adventures Teens Will Love Around the Twin Cities Looking for something different to do with your teenager this weekend? If your teen loves solving mysteries, playing detective, competing with friends, or figuring out puzzles under pressure, the Twin Cities are packed with exciting adventures beyond the typical movie theater… [Continue Reading]

    Escape Rooms, Puzzle Games, and Mystery Adventures Teens Will Love Around the Twin Cities
  • The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide

    The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide If you’re looking for an activity that’s fun, educational, and perfect for a rainy day, you can’t go wrong with a children’s museum. The Twin Cities are home to several fantastic museums where kids can climb, build, create, experiment, and learn through hands-on play.… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Children’s Museums Around the Twin Cities: A Family Guide

Enter to Win Java Factory Roasters Trick and Treat K Cups

Halloween is just around the corner and everything seems to be pumpkin spiced. But how about a little pumpkin and marshmallow? Hurry, enter today for a chance to win Java Factory Roasters Trick & Treat K Cups. A pumpkin + marshmallow flavored coffee. The Java Factory Roasters Trick and Treat Giveaway (1 Lucky Winner!) Ends 11/10 1 Lucky Winner Will Receive a 40 Ct Box of Java Factory Roasters Trick and Treat Fall Seasonal Flavor KCups! ($23 RV). Read My Review Of This Delicious Treat ...

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Bear Country USA

Bear Country USA Sign

Have you ever been to Bear Country USA? When I was looking for attractions to visit on our trip to South Dakota, Bear Country USA kept coming up. After seeing it for the fourth time I decided to take a look and see what it's all about. It's a driving tour, through a park, filled with animals! Specifically, bears. Lots of bears.  The drive is only 3 miles but expect to be in the car for about an  hour or more depending on how busy the park is and how active the animals are. We spent about an ...

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Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore South Dakota

I have wanted to take Peyton to see Mount Rushmore for over a year. Well, this past week she had a week long break from school so I decided this would be a good time to make it happen. I have been to Mount Rushmore one other time in my life, I was about 4 or 5 years old so I don't remember much of it. Plus, things have changed in 30 years! We were staying in Rapid City, South Dakota so the drive to Mount Rushmore was almost an hour. With two kids in the car that can be a long drive but the ...

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Improve Your Cooking Skills and Your Family’s Health Today

Are you looking for ways to improve the food you cook and make your family a little healthier at the same time? It’s one of those things that many of us end up putting off for as long as possible. When you lead a busy lifestyle, you often choose the recipes and meal solutions that are quickest and easiest. However, that can lead to you giving yourself and your family food that is quite unhealthy. Here’s how you can change all that today. Update Your Kitchen Equipment Having the right ...

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Are You Ready to Meet Melody?

Melody Movie

Have you heard? American Girl has added a new girl to the Be Forever line! Her name is Melody. Based in 1963, Melody is a 10-year-old girl living in Detriot and learning about the racial inequality around her. Melody is currently available at the American Girl store but today, Amazon Video is releasing “An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has To Win". I was fortunate enough to see a prescreening last night of “An American Girl Story – Melody 1963: Love Has To Win". I instantly fell in ...

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Learn How to Protect #LittleLungs from RSV

This post was sponsored by AstraZeneca as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I remember the day we brought Peyton home from the hospital, it was nerve wracking! It was a cold, rainy day in May. I was a first-time mom and just trying to figure out how to breastfeed my daughter and change diapers.  I remember how fragile she felt, we were both afraid we were going to accidently hurt her. The next few months went by pretty ...

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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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