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  • 5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

    It’s nearly fall y’all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard.  I cannot… [Continue Reading]

    5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall
  • 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
  • Explore the Wild Wonders of the Minnesota Zoo

    Nestled in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo offers families an immersive journey through diverse habitats from around the globe. With themed trails, interactive exhibits, and a vast array of animals, it’s a destination that promises adventure and education for visitors of all ages. 🌿 Tropics Trail: A Rainforest Adventure Step into the lush world… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Wild Wonders of the Minnesota Zoo
  • Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure

    Have an upcoming vacation planned to Univeral Orlando? Looking for a fun way to count down the days and get excited about your visit? If you said yes, then I have the movie countdown list for you! Each movie is represented in Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Orlando. Watch a new movie each night… [Continue Reading]

    Movie Countdown for Your Next Universal Vacation – Islands of Adventure
  • Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure

    Rome, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a treasure trove of experiences for families. Venturing into this ancient city with your children can transform a simple holiday into an enchanting journey through time and imagination. From the awe-inspiring ruins to the vibrant streets, every corner of Rome has a story to tell. This… [Continue Reading]

    Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure
  • 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
  • Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota

    If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway with the kids, Glendalough State Park in west-central Minnesota is a perfect choice. Located near Battle Lake, this hidden gem offers a mix of outdoor adventures and family-friendly amenities that make camping with children both fun and easy. 🏕️ Family-Friendly Camping Options Glendalough offers several unique camping… [Continue Reading]

    Family Camping Fun at Glendalough State Park, Minnesota
  • 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
  • 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]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • 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]

    Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky

Mexican Shredded Beef in the Slow-cooker

It's Taco Tuesday!! Today I'm going to share with you a simple shredded beef taco recipe for your slow-cooker. It's perfect because it takes 8-10 to cook so you can start it when you send the kids off to school and it'll be done by dinner time.  These Mexican shredded beef tacos are delicious. People will think you spent all day making the tender, juicy shredded beef when you really only spent 10 minutes! To make a batch of the Mexican shredded beef in the slow-cooker you will need the ...

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Creepy Eyeball Shots

Halloween is not just for the littles, us parents like to have a good time too! Today, I'm sharing with all my adult readers, a fun drink recipe - Creepy Eyeball Shots. Great for adult Halloween parties! To make a batch of these Creepy Eyeball Shots you will need the following - Peanut Butter Whiskey Grape Juice Red Paper Straws Toy Eyeballs (DollarTree) Tall Shot Glasses The hardest item to find on this list is probably the Toy Eyeballs but you can find them at the DollarTree, ...

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Slow Cooker Chex Mix

This recipe is inspired by my nephew, he's taking culinary arts in high school (aka home economics). It reminded of when we made Chex Mix in home ec so I had to make some in the slow cooker to take a trip down memory lane. This recipe does require a little babysitting. If you do not stir it every half hour you risk burning the mix. To make a batch of our Slow Cooker Chex Mix you will need the following - 1/2 C Butter 1 Pkt Ranch Dressing Mix 1 TBSP Sugar 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce 1 ...

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Apple Crisp in the Slow-Cooker

For our Crocktober series, I wanted to do a mix of recipes. Too often people only associate a slow-cooker with a roast, when they can do so much more! You can make desserts, appetizers, snacks and so much more than just roasts in your slow cooker. Today, we are making slow cooker apple crisp. Apples are in season so it's the perfect time to make this family favorite. To make a batch of our Slow-Cooker Apple Crisp you will need the following - 3 lbs of Apple, about 6 medium apples 1/3 C ...

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Mississippi Pork Roast

It's October first! Happy October! And that means it is the first day of Crocktober!! Every day this month we are going to publish a new Slow Cooker recipe. These have been tried and tested by my own family, so you know they are yummy! My child does not eat anything that is not packed full of flavor. To kick off the month we are starting with a roast. A Mississippi Pork Roast! It's a twist on the traditional Mississippi Beef Roast that we did earlier this year. To create this yummy ...

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Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

Back to school means fall and fall means heartier meals. This roasted chicken with root vegetables is a great option for a weeknight dinner. Why? Because much of the work can be done ahead of time! Most of the work is prepping the vegetables, this can be done the night before or even on the weekend if you are meal planning the week. The actual cooking time is about 40 minutes. Most of that time the dish is in the oven so you are free to look over school work, check mail, switch the laundry, or ...

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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, middle-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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