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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park

    Peyton loves to go to zoos and it is my goal to take her to as many as I can while she is little. When I heard about the Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park I wanted to check it out. At first, I thought it was a zoo full snakes but I was completely wrong.… [Continue Reading]

    Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park
  • 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

JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS SEASON TWO DEBUTS ON NETFLIX JANUARY 22

If you haven't watched Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous on Netflix you are going to want to add that to your watch list. Peyton and I are huge Jurrasic Park fans. Peyton has been obsessed with Jurassic World since she was about 3 and was thrilled when she found out there was a series earlier this year. We watched all of season 1 of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and cannot wait for season 2 to premiere on January 22nd. When we were at Universal Orlando earlier this year, Peyton had to wear ...

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Four Kinds Of Apps Everyone Should Have On Their Phone

There is something of a - slightly snobbish - tendency to assume the worst of someone who frequently has their phone in their hand. Either they must be addicted to social media, or they’re texting someone, or it is for some other “bad” reason. However, this is deeply unfair, considering just how pivotal phones are to a human life these days. That person with their phone in their hand could, just as easily, be doing tomorrow’s grocery shopping, paying their bills, making a doctor’s appointment, ...

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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

I love chocolate and candy canes together so I thought a double chocolate chip cookie with a little bit of crushed candy canes would be a total hit. And it is! It's the perfect balance of chocolate with a touch of peppermint. These double chocolate peppermint cookies go perfectly with a glass of ice-cold milk. To make a batch of these double chocolate peppermint cookies you will need the following - 1 1/4 C Flour 1/3 C Cocoa Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp ...

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Grinch Crinkle Cookies

ince The Grinch that Stole Christmas is one of our favorite holiday movies I decided to make yet another Grinch treat! Today we are making Grinch Crinkle Cookies. They are so so simple to make and the kids have a ton of fun making them with me too. To make a batch of Grinch Crinkle Cookie you will need the following - 1 Box of French Vanilla Cake Mix 4 tbsp Butter, room temp 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs Green Food Coloring 1/3 C Powdered Sugar 1/3 C Cornstarch Red Candy Hearts 1/4 C ...

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Accessories Add The Perfect Finishing Touch To Your Home

We don’t know about you, but we think finishing touches make a home! Sprinkle some glam with accessories, including rugs, mirrors, pictures, wall art, ornaments, and more.  Once architects, like https://scenarioarchitecture.com/lp/architects-sevenoaks/, have created the perfect design, it is up to you to add the finishing touches. For the fashionistas amongst us, wall art makes all of the difference, including Coco Chanel designs and prints inspired by a woman’s best friends – shoes and ...

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Snowman Cake Pops

I think cake pops are my new favorite treat to make! They are fairly easy to make and you can spend as little or as much time as you want to decorate them. This snowman cake pop is a very simple design but looks super cute and festive for the holidays! You can choose any flavor combination you would like for the cake and frosting. I chose a hot cocoa cake and a peppermint frosting because I thought that just screamed snowman. But feel free to use whatever you would like. To make these ...

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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.

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