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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

    Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We’d usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to… [Continue Reading]

    What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018
  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company
  • Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company If you’re looking for a family activity that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories, Stages Theatre Company deserves a spot on your family’s calendar. Located in Hopkins, Minnesota, Stages Theatre Company has been introducing children and teens to the magic of live theater… [Continue Reading]

    Why Families Love the 2026–2027 Season at Stages Theatre Company
  • 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
  • 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

Easy Cheese and Cracker Bento Box Lunch for Kids

Easy Cheese and Cracker Bento Box Lunch for Kids Looking for a fun school lunch that doesn't include another peanut butter sandwich? This easy cheese and cracker bento box is one of our favorite sandwich-free lunches. It's simple to pack, easy to customize, and takes only about 10 minutes to put together. To make lunchtime a little more exciting, I used butterfly cookie cutters to turn slices of Colby Jack cheese into adorable butterfly shapes. It doesn't take much extra effort, but those ...

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IPSY June Bag

IPSY June Bag Reveal

I love my IPSY bag subscription. I look forward to it's arrival every month. I just hate that it takes till nearly the end of the month to receive it! For those of you considering signing up for IPSY here's what I received this month in my June 2016 IPSY bag - I really like this month's bag. The graffiti look is fun and colorful. Peyton has already claimed it and I will be reclaiming it after she falls asleep. There were 2 full-size items this month! I'm really excited about the juice BEAUTY ...

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Baxter Turns Down His Buzz

Baxter Turns Down His Buzz

Reading to children on a daily basis is important. While you are reading to your child it's a great time to choose stories with a lesson. Baxter Turns Down His Buzz is a children's booked geared to help children understand ADHD. When I was growing up, many children went undiagnosed with ADHD. Those children were labeled as trouble makers or class clowns. Thanks to my grandmother, my brother was not labeled either of those, he was diagnosed with ADHD and given the classroom setting he needed to ...

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Elena of Avalor – First Day of Rule

Disney's Elena of Avalor

Even though Elena of Avalor does not premiere on the Disney Channel till July 22nd, Peyton and I just finished watching the first episode. The First Day of Rule is available now on the Disney ap. So if you are a network subscriber download the ap and verify your provider and you can watch it too! This first episode is a lot of back story on Elena. We need this so we know a little about Elena and her family.  One thing I did notice is that Elena was trapped inside the amulet of Avalor. It ...

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Easy Turkey Sandwich Bento Box Lunch for Kids

Easy Turkey Sandwich Bento Box Lunch for Kids Sometimes the best school lunches are the simplest ones. While cookie cutters and fun shapes make lunchtime exciting, there are plenty of mornings when a classic turkey sandwich is exactly what everyone needs. This easy turkey sandwich bento box comes together in about 10 minutes and includes a balanced mix of protein, fruit, vegetables, and yogurt. It's perfect for busy school mornings when you want something quick that your child will actually ...

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Lilla’s Sunflowers

I know many families with loved ones in the military. It's hard on little ones when Mom or Dad is deployed and they are left behind. Children understand their parent needs to leave for work but the long spans of time they are gone is difficult on the family.  Lilla's Sunflowers is about a little girl named Lilla and her Papa. Papa is in the military and is going to have to go away for an extended tour. One of their favorite things to do together is sit in Lilla's sunflowers and sing songs ...

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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.

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