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  • Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: A Family Guide When families think about fun places to visit around the Twin Cities, amusement parks and zoos often come to mind first. But one of Minnesota’s most beautiful hidden gems is the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. Operated by the University of Minnesota, this 1,200-acre destination… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with Kids: Family Guide & Seasonal Tips
  • 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
  • 5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun

    5 Apple Orchards Within About 30 Minutes of the Twin Cities Is it really fall in Minnesota until you’ve gone apple picking? There is something about spending a crisp September or October afternoon wandering through an apple orchard that just feels like fall. Throw in apple cider, warm donuts, hayrides, pumpkins and a corn maze,… [Continue Reading]

    5 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Family Guide to Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America

    Family Guide to Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America Looking for an unforgettable family adventure in Minnesota? Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America is one of the Twin Cities’ most popular attractions, offering exciting rides, favorite Nickelodeon characters, and indoor fun every day of the year. Whether you’re visiting with toddlers, elementary-aged kids, tweens, or… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America
  • Minnesota Zoo Halloween 2026: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Guide

    Halloween at the Minnesota Zoo: Everything to Know About the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2026 If there’s one Minnesota Halloween event that deserves a spot on your fall bucket list, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo is definitely in the running. Thousands of glowing pumpkins. A nighttime walk through the woods. Incredible carved designs. Fall treats.… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota Zoo Halloween 2026: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Guide
  • 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
  • Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families When it comes to family-friendly outdoor adventures, Minneapolis is hard to beat. The city is home to one of the nation’s best park systems, offering beautiful lakes, incredible playgrounds, scenic walking trails, beaches, splash pads, picnic areas, and year-round activities for every age. Whether you’re planning a weekend… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Guide to Minneapolis Parks for Families
  • Kona Ice of Stillwater

    Every weekend I look for food trucks that will be in our local area. Since the Minnesota State Fair was canceled and we can’t really travel much, finding and trying out new food trucks every weekend has kinda become our thing. I’ve seen Kona Ice of Stillwater posts in our local mom’s groups and I… [Continue Reading]

    Kona Ice of Stillwater

Target September Beauty Box Now Live

Target Beauty Box

Wow! It isn't even September yet and Target has released their September Beauty Box. It wasn't even on my radar today. With Peyton having her first day of school I've been a tad preoccupied. So here's the breakdown of what's in this month's box - S. W. Basics Organic Lip Balm All-organic beeswax, extra-virgin coconut oil and fair trade cocoa butter work together to soak and heal dry, cracked lips without leaving a sticky residue. Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream Skin-perfecting, ...

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Take the Oxy 28 Day Challenge

28 Day Challenge

Is there anything worse than having an acne breakout on the first day of school? Not when you're a teenager. Today's teens have a lot on their plates, plus the added stress of social media. Their appearance is constantly being documented in selfies, snaps and more, every single day. That's enough stress to cause a break out right there! Oxy has been a go to for acne sufferers for decades. Now, they have the 28-day challenge. The 28-day challenge combines Oxy's acne products and a free iOS and ...

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Back to School with the Office Depot Foundation

Office Depot Foundation

School is starting! We start tomorrow and it's been a busy weekend of gathering everything together. There is just so much to do to get ready for school. But I'm fortunate. I am fortunate, that I can provide Peyton with everything on her school supply list and a new backpack too. Not every parent is able to do this.  For the past 16 years, the Office Depot Foundation has been providing children with a sackpack. To date, they helped more than 4 million children. This year there are 7 different ...

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9 Things Every Girl Needs Just In Case. PERIOD.

PantyProp Just in Case Kit

Think back to when you were a little girl. I think I was in 3rd or 4th grade when "the talk" happened.  The boys were sent to the gym and the girls were sent to the cafeteria. The boys spent the afternoon in the gym playing basketball. We spent the afternoon learning about puberty, more specifically periods. Then we were sent home with a little purple box with a few big bulky maxi pads.  And that was it. Until you actually got your period. Back in the 80s periods were not a topic of ...

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An Amish Harvest

An Amish Harvest Four Novellas

If you are looking for a book to take with you on vacation this fall or maybe to relax by the pool this Labor Day weekend you should keep reading. An Amish Harvest may look thick but it's four novellas bound together into one book. Perfect for vacation! With each story, roughly, being about 100 pages or so you can read a story from start to finish in an afternoon or even long plane ride. The fist novella is Under the Harvest Moon by Beth Wiseman. When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she ...

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On the Second Day of Zoo Camp

Minnesota Zoo Wolf Statues

Peyton made it through day 2! When I asked her about her day she said it was GREAT! She never got this excited about the school's day camp she was in all summer. So what did they do today?? Well, she learned about horses and penguins. Which happen to be two of her favorite animals. In the morning, farmer Bob taught her about his farm and how his horses work on the farm. Peyton was surprised the horses had to work! Farmer Bob let the kids pet Duke and told them all about Duke's responsibilities ...

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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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