Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • 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

  • Wind Cave National Park

    While we were visiting South Dakota I wanted to spend some time in the National Parks. There are a few different parks you can visit while in the Rapid City area. Unfortunately, time flew by and we were only able to fit in one National Park. Wind Cave National Park is located just a short… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park

  • 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]

    A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

  • Wall Drug

    Stopping at Wall Drug is a must if you are in South Dakota. I had never been before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. When we arrived, immediately I felt overwhelmed. Thank goodness we visited during the off-season, I don’t think I could’ve driven Wall Drug during peak season. It would’ve been way too… [Continue Reading]

    Wall Drug

  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company

  • 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

  • The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a dream destination for families looking to combine fun, learning, and outdoor adventure. From hands-on museums to waterfall hikes and scenic small towns, there’s something for every age and interest. Here are five of the best family-friendly places to visit in Minnesota — perfect for weekend getaways or memory-making summer vacations. Minneapolis–Saint Paul… [Continue Reading]

    The 5 Best Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Minnesota

  • What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

    Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We’d usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to… [Continue Reading]

    What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

  • ValleyFair is BACK!!!

    ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!

  • 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

The Sisters: A Mystery of Good and Evil (Ebook) Review

Being a single mom with a small child most books I get to read are at the kindergarten level maybe first grade level if I'm lucky. Before my daughter was born I would spend hours reading books by Dean Koontz, John Sandford or even Stephen King. So when the chance came along to read The Sisters: A Mystery of Good and Evil by Don Sloan in exchange for an honest and unbiased review I could not say no. I know ebooks are all the rage and everyone has a kindle (heck even I have a kindle) but I ...

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Multi-Function LED Headlamp For Handsfree Lighting Review

My daughter and I really enjoy being outdoors hiking and camping when the weather is nice. But one thing I struggle with is keeping my hands free, especially if it's dark out. Have you ever tried to take a youngster to the restroom while camping in the dark at 2 am in the morning while holding a flashlight, their hand so they are not scared of the dark and navigating a trail? Well I have and it's not fun! When I came across an offer to try out the hands free head lamp in exchange for an honest ...

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Disney Side Celebration!

Oh My Goodness!! We were chosen to be part of the Show Your Disney Side Celebration!!! I received free products in order to host a Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own. Since we just got back from a once in a lifetime Disney vacation just a few months ago this is great! We are having some Disney withdrawal and I'm hoping the package of goodies will help ease our pain. So are you wondering what all this amazing package entails? Well wait no longer! Read on ...

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DreamWorks Home Movie Review

I am so excited that my daughter is finally at an age that she likes to go to movies! These past 5 years I can count how many times I have seen a movie in the theater on one hand. But over the past few months her tune has been changing so tonight we went to a sneak peak of Home. Boy was she excited! I took off work early and picked her up from Pre-Kindergarten and off to the theater we went. I really was not sure what to expect. We have watched the movie trailers a few times and honestly I ...

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What It’s Like Driving With a Kid in the Car

Before my daughter came along I used to drive to work with the music on and just enjoy the me time. If I needed some quiet time I could turn off the radio and enjoy the drive in silence. All that came to a screeching halt the day she was born. Most days I do not mind her endless questions or chatter. But some days, some days I could really use silence.  This morning Peyton decided she wanted to be the mom and pretend she was driving me to school. If you know me, you know I can be ...

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Peyton’s St Patrick’s Day Outfit

So like most parents I would like to dress my daughter as cute as can be. However, now that Peyton can talk she has other plans. She's turning into a little fashionista! This is Peyton's choice for St. Patrick's Day. Jeggins, Kitty themed St Patrick's Day Shirt and St. Patrick's Day themed headband with a huge bow!  ...

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