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  • 25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Guide) For many Minnesotans, the Minnesota State Fair isn’t just about rides, concerts, or exhibits—it’s about the food! Every year, millions of visitors arrive hungry and leave with happy memories (and maybe a few extra steps on their fitness tracker). From legendary fair classics to creative… [Continue Reading]

    25 Must-Try Foods at the Minnesota State Fair (2026 Family Food Guide)
  • 15 Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days

    The Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days Rain doesn’t have to ruin your family’s plans. In fact, some of Minnesota’s best attractions are completely indoors! Whether you’re looking to escape a summer thunderstorm, survive a cold winter afternoon, or simply find something fun to do on a rainy weekend, Minnesota offers plenty… [Continue Reading]

    15 Best Indoor Family Attractions in Minnesota for Rainy Days
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids

    Traveling with kids has it’s up and downs. But one way to make sure there are more ups than down is to plan out events, attractions and stops that are fun for them. And that’s just what I am going to do today. I’m going to share with you 4 things to do near Charleroi,… [Continue Reading]

    4 Things to do Near Charleroi, PA with Kids
  • 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
  • Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go For many Minnesota families, the end of summer means one thing—the Minnesota State Fair! Known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country. Every year, families from across… [Continue Reading]

    Ultimate Minnesota State Fair Guide for Families (2026): Parking, Kids, Food & Tips
  • 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
  • Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Everything Families Need to Know Before You Go If you’re looking for an unforgettable family day trip from the Twin Cities, Valleyfair in Shakopee should be at the top of your list. As Minnesota’s largest amusement park, Valleyfair has been creating summer memories for generations with thrilling roller coasters, family rides, kid-friendly… [Continue Reading]

    Valleyfair 2026 Guide: Rides, Height Requirements, Parking, Food & Family Tips
  • Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Planetarium, Wildlife & Family Fun

    A Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If your family enjoys science, nature, wildlife, and hands-on learning, the Bell Museum in St. Paul deserves a spot on your Minnesota bucket list. Often called Minnesota’s official natural history museum, the Bell Museum combines fascinating exhibits, immersive wildlife displays,… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the Bell Museum: Planetarium, Wildlife & Family Fun

4 Tips on Children’s Oral Care

As parents, I feel we need to help our children with their dental health. When kids are little they do not understand why or how to brush their teeth, they need us to help remind them and teach them the proper way to brush. They also need someone to check their brushing and help with those harder to reach places.  I am going to share some ideas to help.Regular Dentist Visits Taking y our child every six months for a dental cleaning is the one of the best things you can do. Every dentist is ...

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Tips to Planning A Camping Vacation For Your Family

Cooking while Camping

If you've decided to go camping this summer with your kids, you’re in for a real treat. A lot of parents are not too keen on the idea of camping, simply because they believe it’s too much work and overwhelming. However, camping can be a lot of fun, and best of all, it’s also budget-friendly. So whatever budget you have, a camping vacation is doable.   The most important thing when it comes to camping is doing lots of planning. If you want your trip to go without a hitch, you need to ...

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5 Essential Things You Need To Know Before Becoming A Parent

Becoming a parent for the first time is a huge and wonderful life changing event. At times, you can feel overwhelmed with advice from friends and family. You may wonder, is there anything they are not telling you? Maybe. Here are a few essential tidbits of knowledge every new parent needs to know.  1.They grow up so quick! Kids grow up fast. I know this seems obvious, but they do. Their childhood just shoots by. The best advice I have is to enjoy it. Yes, it's tough when they are sick at ...

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Fun Gift Ideas For The Whole Family

Sometimes buying gifts for the family can be difficult. Whether for a birthday or Christmas, it can be a tough decision to make. You want to make sure what you buy is something they would like. When we give a gift, we do it because we are expressing our feelings through the gift. We want to make the recipient feel special, even if for just a moment. So I thought I would pull together a few ideas to help others with gift ideas. Picture credit   The Men In Your Life   As a ...

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Making Your Child’s Bedroom Multipurpose

Multi Purpose Kids Bedroom

The main purpose of a grown-ups bedroom is a place of rest. However, a child’s bedroom must fulfill various different roles. While every room in your house is your own, your kids only have their bedroom as their own. Which means, you need to make it suitable for all of their needs.   The most obvious thing your child’s bedroom must be suitable for is sleeping, of course. But that’s not all! They should also be able to have fun and play games in there too. But equally, there needs to ...

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5 Things Every Stroke Hero Should Know!

With our family health challenges over the past year I have really started to look to the future. My goal is to get our family as healthy as it can be. One way to improve our family health is through education. Take a look at 5 things every stroke hero should know! There are many super heroes out there. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, people who are simply lending a hand to others. We consider those people super heroes. Many of those super heroes are behind the scenes; they never get recognition ...

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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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