Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn

    When I started to plan our trip to Rapid City, South Dakota I knew we were going to need a place to stay. Traveling with two kids, I had some specific amenities and qualities I was looking for in a hotel. Here are a few things I was looking for – It had to be… [Continue Reading]

    Make Yourself at Home with Hilton Garden Inn

  • 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

  • Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnehaha Regional Park offers a delightful escape into nature, history, and recreation. Spanning 193 acres, the park is home to the iconic Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall that captivates visitors year-round. Whether you’re seeking a serene walk, an educational outing, or a fun-filled family day, Minnehaha Falls has something… [Continue Reading]

    Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis

  • 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

  • 4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

    The weather is supposed to start cooling off soon and fall is right around the corner. But there’s still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Georgia is beautiful year-round but in the fall it’s the perfect time to get out and do a little hiking or exploring.… [Continue Reading]

    4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

  • 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

  • Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

    Peyton and I are in the Chicago area at least every other month. But I don’t want to invest in an I-Pass because I don’t need it in Minnesota. And Illinois is really the only place that we travel that has toll roads. But stopping at all those toll roads adds on travel time. That’s… [Continue Reading]

    Toll Roads No Problem with the FastToll App

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Andes Mint Brownies

A perfect match, Andes Mints, and fudgy brownies. The chocolate goodness mixed with mint compliments each other perfectly. They are always a hit when I make them. To make a batch of these Andes Mint Brownies you will need the following - Brownie Base 1 C Butter, unsalted 1 bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (1.5 C or 12 ounces) 4 Eggs, room temperature 1 C Sugar 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 3/4 tsp Salt 3/4 C Flour Mint Frosting 3/4 C Butter, unsalted 2- 3 C ...

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Valentine’s Hand Pies

Hand pies are one of the easiest desserts to make. They are quick, simple, and take just a few minutes. These air fryer heart hand pies are perfect for Valentine's Day too! And they are so simple the kids can help you make them too.  These hand pies did use cherry pie filling but you can use any pie filling that you would like. So if you prefer blueberry, pick up a can of blueberry pie filling instead. You will need the following to make these air fryer heart hand pies - Ready-made pie ...

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$182 Pictures On Gold Sterling Silver Locket Giveaway!

It's our first big giveaway of the new year! I'm so excited to be able to share this Pictures On Gold giveaway with all of you.  Keep reading for all the details! Don't forget to follow us, Peyton's Momma, on all social channels to find out what is being given away next! Facebook Twitter Tik Tok Instagram       Sponsored By: PicturesOnGold.com   Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy Winner Will Receive: A Beautiful Sterling Silver 2 Photo Heart Locket w/ 18in. ...

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Sweetheart Grand Prize Giveaway

Another giveaway!  I'm so excited to share this with you all. Keep reading for all the details! Don't forget to follow us, Peyton's Momma, on all social channels to find out what is being given away next! Facebook Twitter Tik Tok Instagram Welcome to the Sweetheart Grand Prize Giveaway Event at Mommy's Playbook! We're celebrating Valentine's Day with our first BIG event of 2022! During this year's Valentine's Day event one lucky winner takes all! Yes! ONE WINNER will receive all of ...

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Hotel Transylvania Transformania is Now on Amazon Prime Video

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Amazon Studios & Sony Pictures Animation. Eek! The next installment of the Hotel Transylvania franchise is now streaming! Hotel Transylvania Transformania is the 4th movie in the franchise and is exclusively streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Drac and the whole gang are back in Transformania to take you on an all-new adventure. All of our favorite characters were there, Drac, Mavis, Johnny, Denise, and even Van Helsing is ...

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A Journal for Jordan in Theaters December 25th

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Sony Pictures. New movie alert! A Journal for Jordan will be in theaters on December 25th! Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy ...

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