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  • 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
  • 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
  • Mammoth Site

    Peyton has a fascination with dinosaurs. There was one point when she would only watch The Land Before Time and Ice Age movies. She’s better now and watches other shows but when I saw an opportunity to take her to a site where they are excavating Mammoth bones I knew I had to take her.… [Continue Reading]

    Mammoth Site
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dinosaur Park

    If you’ve followed us for a while, you probably know Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time. She owns every single movie and episode ever made. Even the one that came out earlier this year! When I found out there was a dinosaur park in Rapid City I knew it was going to be… [Continue Reading]

    Dinosaur Park
  • 3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County

    Pumpkin Spice is back! It’s everywhere. Like, literally everywhere. The temperatures will be dropping soon and everyone will be bundling up in their favorite sweatshirts, watching football and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.  It’s also the perfect time of year to plan a visit to your favorite pumpkin patch, pick some pumpkins and take some family… [Continue Reading]

    3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County
  • A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

    When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

    A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge 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!!!
  • 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 Tips For A Peaceful Nights Sleep

Get a Good Nights Sleep

If you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you’ll certainly feel it the next day. You’ll feel fatigued at work and won’t be able to concentrate on any tasks. So you can see that it is super important to get enough shut-eye! But not just so you feel ok at work. There are loads of other health benefits that come with a good night’s sleep. How do you make sure you drop off each night? Here are five useful tips. Get Comfortable The best way to ensure you sleep through the night is to get a ...

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All Things Bright and Beautiful

All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexder

As parents, we are in charge of teaching our little ones. There is so much for children to learn about and discover. Over the years, I have found a good way to teach Peyton new things is through stories. All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander helps little ones understand God's connection to us and the world around us. Katy Hudson brought each sentence to life through her bright watercolor illustrations. She brings the pages to life so we can follow along as the children go ...

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Dolphin Sandwich Bento Box

PBJ Dolphin Sandwich Bentgo Box

There used to be a time when I couldn't convince Peyton to eat peanut butter to save my life. Then sometime this spring she decided she loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. So this summer she has been begging me to make them for her nearly every day. So today I gave in, again, and made her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in dolphin shapes with one little heart sandwich too. When we had gone grocery shopping this weekend Peyton picked out some peaches for lunch. So today I cut them up ...

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IPSY Flashback July 2015

IPSY July 2015 Flashback

As I'm waiting for my July IPSY bag to arrive I thought I would do a flashback to what I received this time last year. I've been an IPSY member for over a year now and I'm still loving it! Every month I receive new beauty products to try out. Here's what I received last July -The bag was pretty funky. It felt more lake a tapestry type material with blues, yellow, black, pink and white patterned on the outside with a silky blue liner on the inside. I was super excited for this bag because ...

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Nacho Cheese Bento Box

Nacho Cheese Bento Box

It's Friday! Today is a lazy day at camp for Peyton. They spend the day swimming and playing all day. They even have the ice cream truck come by! So, I thought I would make her lunch extra special today. I decided to make it with nachos and cheese! This was really easy, all I did was put some round tortilla chips in the bottom and covered it with shredded nacho cheese. I knew it would be a hit because Peyton loves cheese.  We still had some blueberries and blackberries in the fridge so that ...

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The Berenstain Bears’ Caring and Sharing Treasury

The Berenstain Bears Caring and Sharing Treasury

The Berenstain Bears' was one of my favorite families to read about when I was growing up. In Caring and Sharing Treasury you get 5 of The Berenstain Bears' book in 1! What a great way to start your Berenstain Bears' collection. The first story is The Berenstain Bears Jobs Around Town. It's about a time when Brother and Sister Bear walked around Bear Country and learned about all the jobs people do.  We, the reader, get to follow along as Brother and Sister meet everyone and learn about their ...

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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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