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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
  • Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

    We are kicking summer off with the Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with opening act Ludacris! What a fabulous way to start the summer and usher in months filled with fun, sun, and music! The Together Again Tour is in its home stretch. The tour started in mid-April and will wrap up in mid-June.  With… [Continue Reading]

    Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again 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
  • 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
  • Explore Bourbon Country

    Yes, you read that right, let’s explore bourbon country! It’s similar to how people explore wine country. They head to a vineyard, sip some wine, enjoy small bites and make a vacation out of it. So why not do that with Bourbon? Kentucky is home to some of the most spectacular Bourbon distillers, you can… [Continue Reading]

    Explore Bourbon Country
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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!!!
  • Dive into Adventure: Exploring the Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

    If you’re planning a family trip to Omaha, Nebraska, make sure to include the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium at the Henry Doorly Zoo on your itinerary. This incredible aquarium offers an underwater adventure that’s both educational and entertaining for visitors of all ages. 🦈 Walk Through the Shark Tunnel One of the most thrilling… [Continue Reading]

    Dive into Adventure: Exploring the Aquarium at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
  • 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

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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