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  • Family Guide to Como Town Amusement Park in St. Paul

    Family Guide to Como Town Amusement Park If you’re looking for a fun and affordable family outing in the Twin Cities, Como Town Amusement Park is a must-visit destination. Located next to the beloved Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, Como Town offers rides, games, mini golf, and family-friendly attractions designed especially for… [Continue Reading]

    Family Guide to Como Town Amusement Park in St. Paul
  • Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

    Another place I had never been on all my travel to Illinois was the Lincoln Park Zoo.  It’s a free zoo so I’m not sure why we’ve never visited but I decided we were going to check it out this time. Spending the day at the zoo is one of Peyton’s and my favorite things… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair Is Back! Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If roller coasters aren’t scary enough for you during the day, apparently the obvious solution is to ride them at night while monsters wander around the park. Welcome to ValleyScare. After being gone from Valleyfair’s fall lineup, ValleyScare is officially back for… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know
  • 15+ Best Twin Cities Water Parks & Splash Pads (2026 Family Guide)

    The Best Water Parks and Splash Pads in the Twin Cities (2026 Guide) Summer in Minnesota may be short, but we know how to make the most of it! When the temperatures start climbing, nothing beats spending the day splashing in the water with family and friends. Whether your kids love thrilling water slides, lazy… [Continue Reading]

    15+ Best Twin Cities Water Parks & Splash Pads (2026 Family Guide)
  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour
  • 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
  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • 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
  • 4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County
  • 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

Disney on Ice – Frozen

We are a Disney family. We are a Frozen family. We are a family that loves ice skating. So when Disney decided to combine all three of the things we love into a magical evening of Disney on Ice Frozen we had to get ticket and attend! I remember when Disney on Ice announced the Frozen dates. It was nearly a year out. But I bought my tickets right away. I wanted to make sure we didn't miss it! When the big day arrived I dressed my little princess in her Frozen dress and we head to Target ...

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Captive

At some point in  your life you have felt held captive. Whether it's been financial struggles holding you back, not being confident in your self to take the big job offer or just feeling like your hands are tied and you are unable to move. Being held captive doesn't have to be a physical situation, it can be emotional too. There have been times I have felt held captive. I'm a single mom with very little support. Financial - Let's face it, when raising a child there is never,ever enough ...

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff for Two

Well I teased on Instagram yesterday about what we were having for dinner. So here it is. We had Beef Stroganoff! In the slow cooker! One of my favorite things about the slow cooker is that I can cook nearly anything in it and it's done when we get home. Dinner may take another 15-20 minutes to pull together. And the food is always tasty! But many recipes for the slow cooker are for bigger dinners. However, I found an amazing beef stroganoff recipe for two! So I tried it out. It was a very ...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Toast

It never fails when I pick up my daughter she is starving! She cannot wait for dinner to be ready. So I created this someone decadent after school snack for her. She thinks she is getting a treat when in all reality I'm saving her from the junk food and leaving some room in her tummy. Here is what you'll need - Bread Toaster Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana This is a really simple snack. Toss some bread in the toaster and toast to your preference. While the bread is toasting slice up the ...

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Quick and Simple Hobo Meals

What is a Hobo meal? Well, it's a variety of veggies, hamburger, spices and butter wrapped up in tinfoil and either baked or grilled. Hobo meals are quick and simple to make. These are even great for camping! Hobo's are actually one of my favorite dishes to make because each packet can be customized. For example, if someone has a dietary restriction you can customize their packet to fit the requirements.  In our house we like a pretty simple Hobo packet. We typically stick with baby red ...

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Quick Back to School Dinners

Kids everywhere are heading back to school! Parent's are rejoicing and crying at the same time. My darling daughter, Peyton, started kindergarten last week. It's an exciting but crazy time in our house. I have been spoiled with dropping my daughter off at daycare for the last 3 years. They fed her breakfast, lunch, snack and taught her new skills all while having a blast. Well, now I have to make breakfast, send a snack, plan out lunch AND get her to school on time looking fab. That's a big ...

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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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