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Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

We are kicking summer off with the Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with opening act Ludacris! What a fabulous way to start the summer and usher in months filled with fun, sun, and music! The Together Again Tour is in its home stretch. The tour started in mid-April and will wrap up in mid-June. With… [Continue Reading]

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]

Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky

We arrived! It’s our third day in Kentucky and for the next two nights, we are staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Bowling Green. The Country Inn & Suites is a great option for families, with pools, complimentary breakfasts and spacious rooms paired with friendly staff you’ll never want to leave. Peyton and… [Continue Reading]

Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

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]

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]

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]

Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we chose to stay at the Country Inn in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We frequently visit the Chicago area and have discovered staying in a suburb is a nice option for our family. It’s only a short drive to go into the city but the benefits of staying… [Continue Reading]

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]

Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl

With The Little Mermaid live-action remake releasing later this month I thought I would share a fish bowl cocktail! And it's summer so I thought I would make it fruity. Check out our Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl cocktail. Made with peach crown royal and peach lemonade it really had a peach flavor but with a kick! Pair it with peach gummy rings and it's a fun cocktail to enjoy poolside while channeling your inner Ariel. To make a Peachy Crown Royal Fish Bowl you will need the following ...

Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

Today we are making Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots! Normally I share cocktail recipes but today I thought I would mix it up and share a jello shot recipe. You can also make this non-alcoholic for the kiddos. Just replace the alcohol with water. Jello Shots are fun and not something you normally have every day. They work well for bringing a dish to share at a BBQ. You can make them ahead of time. And they travel well. To make a batch of Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots you will need the ...

Tickle Me Pink Cocktail

We have another summer cocktail! This time we are sharing a classic, Tickle Me Pink Cocktail. I can assure you this cocktail will be a hit! This fun, fruity, tequila-based cocktail is perfect for summer BBQs, pool parties or just hanging out on a sunny day. Or even a cloudy day. Really any day. To make this Tickle Me Pink cocktail you will need the following - Tequila Grapefruit Juice Fresh Grapefruit Slices Rosemary Ice Cubes Decorative Toothpicks Straws If you would like a ...

Haiku Izakaya & Ramen

Peyton and I love to try out different restaurants when we travel or even around town. Recently we tried out Haiku Izakaya & Ramen which opened this winter in Woodbury, Minnesota. I have been there a few times to pick up takeout for lunch and have enjoyed every single meal. But last night, I took Peyton for her first visit and we enjoyed our meal at the restaurant. Haiku Izakaya & Ramen is a Japanese restaurant serving Izakaya cuisine with a contemporary Asian vibe. You'll find ...

Tipsy Southern Peach Lemonade

Nothing says summertime more than sipping a fruity cocktail poolside. I love Calypso beverages and always have a few flavors on hand chilling in my fridge. Not only do they taste great over ice they also make amazing mixers. Add the fun little peach gummy rings and you have a cocktail that looks super cute and tastes great. To make Tipsy Southern Peach Lemonade you will need the following - 2 ounces Smirnoff Peach Lemonade Vodka Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade Peach Gummy ...

Blueberry Red Bull Cocktail

Another fun and fruity cocktail for summer! This one will also give you a boost of energy too. Garnished with cotton candy this is a unique and fun cocktail for birthday parties or summer gatherings. To make a Blueberry Red Bull Cocktail you will need the following - Blue Raspberry Vodka Blueberry Red Bull Ice Cubes Cotton Candy Decorative Straws Fill your glass with a generous amount of ice. Next, add 1 ounce of Blue Raspberry Vodka. Pour the Blueberry Red Bull into the glass ...

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