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  • 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
  • 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
  • A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

    Hawaii’s food culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse ethnic heritage, abundant natural resources, and deep-rooted traditions. This unique culinary landscape offers a feast for the senses, blending flavors and techniques from Polynesia, Asia, and the mainland United States into something distinctly Hawaiian. Whether you’re savoring a traditional luau feast or grabbing a… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture
  • 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
  • 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
  • Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day

    Can it be done? Can one person drive straight through from Minnesota to Bowling Green, Kentucky in one day? It’s nearly a 12-hour drive without any hiccups.  That’s a long drive. But I did it! That’s exactly what I did when I took Peyton to Bowling Green, Kentucky over MEA break. We drove the whole… [Continue Reading]

    Minnesota to Kentucky in One Day
  • 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
  • Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

    Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • A Little Throwback to Sea World

    One of my fondest memories growing up was the vacation my grandparents took me on to Sea World. I was about 6 years old and it was my first time to a park with sea animals. Oh boy was I excited! Back in 1983, Sea World was a lot different than it is now. I… [Continue Reading]

    A Little Throwback to Sea World
  • 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

Edible Oreo Christmas Ornaments

Now that Thanksgiving has passed it time to start with all the yummy holiday treats! And this holiday treat is one the kids can help create too.  These are fun, sugar-packed treats that are sure to a hit. They are visually festive and yummy! What more could you ask for in a holiday treat? To make these Oreo Christmas Ornaments you will need the following - White Fudge Covered Oreos Christmas Sprinkles Christmas Mini m&m White Frosting Mini Reese’s Cups If you cannot find the ...

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Ninja Foodi Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite dishes. But I rarely make it because I always feel like it's so much work. And it took forever. Today, I'm making it in my Ninja Foodi to see if it tastes just as great but is much less work. To make Ninja Foodi Chicken Marsala you'll need the following - 3 lbs  Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 10 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves Garlic, minced 3/4 C Marsala Wine 1/2 C Chicken Stock 1/2 C Flour 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp Butter 1 1/2 ...

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Ninja Foodi Cranberry Sauce

Have you ever made cranberry sauce on the stove? It requires some babysitting and stirring and time. Time I just don't have. This time of year is crazy for me and I'm sure it's just as crazy for you too. So if I can find a way to save time, free up my focus and still make a delicious dish then I'm going to do it. I decided to try making Ninja Foodi Cranberry Sauce to see if it tasted just as good as when I cook it over the stove. And I am happy to report that it does! It's super simple. Requires ...

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Ninja Foodi Beef Chili

With the craziness of hybrid/distance learning and still working outside of the home, weeknight dinners can be a challenge. I want to feed my child a healthy dinner that is not full of preservatives and empty calories, so I find myself turning to my Ninja Foodi more often. Tonight, we are making Ninja Foodi Beef Chili. I love making chili in the Ninja Foodi because it takes so little time yet tastes like you let it simmer for hours. To make this yummy Ninja Foodi Beef Chili you will need the ...

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The Croods: A New Age Hitting Theaters November 25th

Eek! The Croods: A New Age is coming to a theater near you next week! Just in time for the Thanksgiving Day weekend! Peyton is a huge Croods fan. She has seen the first movie over and over and over. She's also watched every episode of the series at least a dozen times. So when she heard they were releasing a Croods 2 she freaked out. She couldn't wait to see it. After watching The Croods: A New Age I can assure you that you and your children will be thoroughly entertained. Universal did a ...

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Slow-Cooker Candied Carrots

Candied carrots were a staple of my childhood. We had them several times a month. They went with nearly any meal we were having and always tasted delicious. I wanted to try and recreate those candied carrots but without having to babysit them on the stove top. So, I tried making candied carrots in the slow-cooker. And it worked. And it was so easy. To make candied carrots you will need the following - 1 bag (32 oz) Baby Carrots 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 C Brown Sugar 2 tbsp Butter 1 tbsp ...

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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.

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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