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  • Valleyfair Kicks Off 2025 Season with New Attractions and Events

    Valleyfair, the premier amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota, officially opened its gates for the 2025 season on Sunday, May 11. Season pass holders were treated to an exclusive preview day on May 10, offering early access to the park’s array of over 75 rides and attractions. Introducing the Juicy Lucy Festival A highlight of this… [Continue Reading]

    Valleyfair Kicks Off 2025 Season with New Attractions and Events
  • 10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall

    Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall Few things say “Minnesota fall” quite like a trip to an apple orchard. Crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, fresh-picked apples, warm cider, homemade donuts, corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches make apple orchards one of the most beloved family traditions of the season. Whether… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Apple Orchards Near the Twin Cities to Visit This Fall
  • 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
  • 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
  • Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season When most people think of the Guthrie Theater, they picture award-winning productions for adults. While that’s certainly true, many Guthrie performances are also excellent choices for teens and older families looking to experience professional theater together. Located along the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis,… [Continue Reading]

    Everything Families Need to Know About the 2026–2027 Guthrie Theater Season
  • 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
  • The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: What Is Worth Buying? A trip to Valleyfair isn’t just about thrilling roller coasters and cooling off at Splash Soak City—it’s also about enjoying some delicious amusement park food! Whether you’re spending the entire day riding coasters or relaxing with your family, you’ll probably work up an appetite. Thankfully, Valleyfair… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips
  • 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
  • 10 Fun Things to Do at Mall of America with Teens and Families

    When most people think about Mall of America, they think about shopping. And while there are hundreds of stores to explore, Mall of America is so much more than a shopping destination. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, it is packed with attractions, rides, games, entertainment, and experiences that can easily fill an entire weekend. If you… [Continue Reading]

    10 Fun Things to Do at Mall of America with Teens and Families
  • 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]

    Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

Frozen Watermelon Treats for Dogs

Frozen Watermelon Dog Treats

Peyton has been begging me to add a section to our blog that includes our pets more. She really wants to start making special treats for them, which means I need to start looking for recipes and playing around with them for our pets. For our first adventure into homemade pet foods I chose frozen watermelon treats. I looked at the variations out there and I tweaked it to what I thought Finnegan and Matilda would enjoy. Here's what you'll need - 2 c pureed Seedless Watermelon 1/4 c ...

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The Peanuts Movie

Disclosure: An affiliate link is included in this post.   ReelMama.com is thrilled to partner with Fox Home Entertainment Insiders and some wonderful blogger friends to give away a Blu-Ray copy of THE PEANUTS MOVIE! It's part of a limited edition gift set that also comes with a cute Flying Ace Snoopy Plush. If you are ready for a family movie night for all ages, look no further than THE PEANUTS MOVIE. It’s G-rated fun that will keep parents and older kids entertained while ...

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Roast Chicken Quarters with Lemon-Dill Spring Vegetables

Roast Chicken Quarters with Lemon-Dill Spring Vegetables

I'm always looking for a quick and easy dinner solution. Being an independent momma often leads to being short on time. So over the next few months we are going to start exploring recipes that are simple to prepare and easy to cook. The first one up is from the cook book 200 Best Sheet Pan Meals. I've been looking through the  book and I must admit some recipes look a little time consuming and there are various skill levels. But I also found several recipes that are perfect for weeknight meals. ...

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Kate & Mim-Mim’s Eggscellent Easter

Kate and MimMim Eggcellant Easter

Easter is right around the corner and all the Easter themed cartoons are starting to show up. Kate and Mim-Mim are having an Easter special too! Airing this Friday, March 18th on Disney Jr! Peyton loves Kate and Mim-Mim. Every time she sees it come on she stops what she's doing. For us it's still a pretty new show. I think we discovered Kate and Mim Mim just a few months ago. In Kate and Mim-Mim's Eggcellant Easter it's Easter morning. Kate wakes up super early from all the excitement of ...

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Blaze and the Monster Machines ~ Five Alarm Blaze

Blaze and the Monster Machines Five Alarm Fire

Do you have a little one at home that is a Blaze and the Monster Machines fan? I think all my nephews as well as Peyton is a fan of Blaze and his friends. But did you know Blaze is going to be making a new friend? Yep, he does! And it is a fire chief! And for the moms at home you'll love who the voice actor is. Remember hunky Joe Manganiello from True Blood? He's also the beautiful Sofia Vergara's husband.  Well, he is the voice of the fire chief! So while the little ones are enjoying all the ...

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Bratz are Back!

While I missed the Bratz frenzy when they first came out (yes I know I am dating myself). And for a while I thought Peyton had missed it too. But she didn't! Many little girls are going to be happy to know that Bratz dolls are back! And they have new webisodes on YouTube! So what's new with Bratz? Well, now the dolls are combined with digital play! That's right, your child can play with her favorite doll in a digital world. And what really neat is the child gets to create the world! This ...

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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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