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  • 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
  • Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky

    We arrived! It’s our third day in Kentucky and for the next two nights, we are staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Bowling Green.  The Country Inn & Suites is a great option for families, with pools, complimentary breakfasts and spacious rooms paired with friendly staff you’ll never want to leave. Peyton and… [Continue Reading]

    Finding Comfort at the Country Inn & Suites Bowling Green Kentucky
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway

    Nestled in the picturesque village of Osceola, Wisconsin, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway offers a delightful journey through time and nature. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, this heritage railroad invites passengers to embark on scenic excursions that showcase the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. A Historic Departure Point Your adventure… [Continue Reading]

    Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Slow-Cooker Oreo Cookie Hot Chocolate

'Tis the season for all the warm drinks! Today we are going to take a break from all the sweets and add in a delicious cocoa. I would like to note, that this cocoa pairs nicely with any of the cookies we've already featured this month. Plus, you can make this while you are baking a fresh batch of cookies and it'll be ready when the cookies are ready! To make a batch of Oreo Cookie Hot Chocolate you will need the following - 4 C Whole Milk 2 C Heavy Whipping Cream 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 ...

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Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

We've been doing a lot of bundt cakes this year and you guys love them. So I'm going to keep it going. Today we are starting the series for the Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake! We'll also be sharing how to make these into bundtlets and buntinis for your holiday parties. Bundt cakes are a great cake for the beginning to try making because they are so forgiving. A bundt cake is hard to mess up. But yet, they look pretty and taste great! So it's the perfect cake to make when you're not the world's ...

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Clyde ISD Needs Change

Today it was brought to my attention that a young man, Trevor Wilkinson, was given in-school suspension for wearing nail polish. Yes, you read that correctly. A student, in the year 2020, was given in-school suspension at Clyde ISD in Texas for wearing nail polish because he's a man.  As a person, I cannot even fathom that this is still in any school's handbook.  As a mother, when I look into Trevor's eyes and see the hurt, pain, and anguish I want to march into that school and give them a piece ...

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Peppermint M&M Brownies

Peppermint M&M Brownies

These brownies are a HUGE hit whenever I make them. The peppermint is very subtle but leaves a refreshing cool taste afterward. A few tips for this recipe, if you are crunched for time you can use a sleeve of premade sugar cookie dough to save some time. I've done it a few times and it turns out perfectly fine.  Be sure to cut your brownies before you drizzle the white chocolate on them. If you slice them after you've drizzled the chocolate, the chocolate will pop off the brownie. To make ...

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Hot Cocoa Cookies

These hot cocoa cookies are a twist on a classic drink. Who doesn't love hot cocoa? Now I will give you a few tips, these cookies do not really spread so you will need to push them down a little before you put them in the oven.  If you forget, don't worry! You can always press them down a little right when you take them out of the oven. To make these Hot Cocoa Cookies you will need the following - 1 C Butter, room temperature 1 C Sugar 2/3 C Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3 ...

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Hershey’s Peppermint Kiss Chocolate Blossoms

Here's a peppermint twist on a classic favorite. Normally, these are chocolate peanut butter blossoms but today we are taking Hershey's Peppermint Kisses and making them into Hershey's Peppermint Kiss Chocolate Blossoms! A holiday twist of a classic cookie. To make approximately 4 dozen cookies you will need the following - 1 cup Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 cup White Sugar 2 large Eggs 2 tbsp Whole Milk 1 tsp Pure Vanilla 3/4 C Cocoa Powder 2 1/4 C Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp ...

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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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