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  • 10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall

    10 Things to Do in Minnesota This Fall There is nothing quite like fall in Minnesota. The air gets crisp, the mosquitoes finally start admitting defeat, apple orchards open for the season and suddenly every weekend feels like an excuse to get outside before winter arrives. And then there are the leaves. For a few… [Continue Reading]

    10 Best Things to Do in Minnesota in the Fall
  • Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park: A Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities If you’re looking for a fun, affordable summer adventure that’s close enough for a day trip from the Twin Cities, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park should be at the top of your list. Located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this family-friendly destination offers… [Continue Reading]

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities
  • 5 Best Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun

    5 Best Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Family Fun There are certain things you just have to do at least once during fall in Minnesota. Drive around looking at fall colors. Eat an unreasonable number of apple cider donuts. Pull out your favorite sweatshirt the second the temperature drops below 70. And,… [Continue Reading]

    5 Best Pumpkin Patches Near the Twin Cities for Fall Fun
  • Halloween at Como Zoo 2026: Spooky Plants, Animals & Fall Fun

    Halloween at Como Zoo & Conservatory: Spooky Plants, Animals and Fall Fun in 2026 Halloween doesn’t always need haunted houses, jump scares and someone chasing you through a cornfield. Sometimes all you need is a tarantula, a few creepy plants and a garden that looks like it belongs to a witch. And Como Park Zoo… [Continue Reading]

    Halloween at Como Zoo 2026: Spooky Plants, Animals & Fall Fun
  • Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season Looking for an unforgettable family outing in the Twin Cities? Add the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to your calendar. Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, the Ordway is home to Broadway touring productions, concerts, holiday favorites, family entertainment, and… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Season
  • St. Croix Valley Fall Colors Train: A Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip

    Take a Fall Color Train Ride Through the St. Croix Valley: Minnesota’s Perfect Autumn Day Trip There’s something about fall that makes me want to do things I wouldn’t even think about doing in July. Drive around looking at trees? Absolutely. Spend an entire afternoon at an apple orchard? Of course. Pay money to sit… [Continue Reading]

    St. Croix Valley Fall Colors Train: A Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip
  • 12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens

    A trip to Mall of America isn’t just about shopping. Between riding roller coasters, exploring stores, and walking miles through the mall, everyone is going to get hungry. Thankfully, Mall of America has far more than your typical food court. Whether your family wants an exciting themed restaurant, a fun dessert stop, or a quick… [Continue Reading]

    12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens
  • A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center

    Are you a fan of fast cars? Driving fast? Having adventures? Looking for your next thrilling experience? If you answered yes to any of those then you need to keep reading. I answered yes to all those, so I took a little trip over to the BMW Performance Center to indulge my senses and learn… [Continue Reading]

    A One of a Kind Experience at BMW Performance Center
  • 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]

    Dinosaur Park
  • Nickelodeon Universe Halloween: Boo-niverse at Mall of America

    Halloween at Nickelodeon Universe: What to Know About Boo-niverse at Mall of America If your kids love Halloween but aren’t quite ready to have someone with a chainsaw chase them through a haunted house, Mall of America has a much friendlier way to celebrate. Every fall, Nickelodeon Universe gets a Halloween makeover. Instead of turning… [Continue Reading]

    Nickelodeon Universe Halloween: Boo-niverse at Mall of America

Bridge of Spies is Captivating Audiences

Are you looking for a good movie to see this weekend? Bridge of Spies opened last week and it's getting rave reviews! With an award winning cast and director it's bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. Bridge of Spies was inspired by real life events of James Donovan. Somehow James Donovan, an insurance lawyer, found himself enlisted by the CIA to negotiated the release of the a captured American U-2 pilot from the Russians. Set during the Cold War when tensions where at there ...

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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is Coming to Minneapolis!

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

We LOVE theater! I try to take my daughter as much as we can. Seeing the dancers on stage, hearing the beautiful music are all things that help grow and expand her mind. It also makes for an enjoyable evening out with my daughter with no electronics! We've never been to a ballet but I just found out the Moscow Ballet will be performing the Great Russian Nutcracker in Minneapolis soon! Oh we can't wait! Here's a little more detail:  The Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is coming ...

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Zootopia – A City Like No Other

Let's see a raise of hands for those excited for Zootopia?! I know my daughter and I are looking forward to seeing it. A world where animals talk and behave like humans but the animal kingdom hierarchy still exist. How interesting would that be? Zootopia is a modern mammal metropolis. It's a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what ...

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My Ipsy September Bag

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Every month when that little pink envelope arrives in my mail box I get super excited! It's the best mail! I never know what is going to be inside but every month I love everything they send me. It's my little $10 a month treat to myself.  So what was in Septembers bag? Well it started off with this really fabulous bronze textured bag! I really loved the shimmer of the fabric and size of the bag. But what was inside was even ...

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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Last year I had the joy of taking my daughter to Disney World for her first time. I had chosen the fall time for the weather, food and wine festival and Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party. I wanted to take it all in while we were there. Disney World during the holidays is a magical and exciting time. They really go all out with the decorations. Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party is a hard ticket event. That means you need to buy a special ticket for it. A regular park ticket is not ...

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Creamy Chicken in the Crock Pot

  I love using the crock pot to make dinners during the week. And one of my daughter's favorite dishes is my Creamy Chicken dish over rice. Not really sure where this recipe came from. I think it's pretty basic.  To get started you will need the following: Crock Pot Slow Cooker Liners 1 can Chicken Broth 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 - 2 lbs boneless skinless Chicken Thighs 1 can slice mushrooms diced garlic onion Minute Rice Choice of Vegetable This is a super ...

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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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