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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
  • Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend

    The Chicago area is one of our favorite destinations. It’s only 5 hours from home and full of museums, zoos, attractions and more. It’s the perfect change of scenery for the weekend. On our most recent trip, we stayed in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It’s just a short drive outside of Chicago, however, it’s centrally… [Continue Reading]

    Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend
  • Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime

    Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is not only a hub for business but also a treasure trove of culture and history. If you find yourself in this bustling metropolis for a business trip, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the city’s rich artistic heritage during your downtime. From world-renowned art galleries to picturesque parks… [Continue Reading]

    Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime
  • Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota

    Stillwater, Minnesota, nestled along the scenic St. Croix River, offers a delightful blend of history, outdoor adventures, and sweet treats, making it an ideal destination for family getaways. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer vacation, Stillwater’s charming downtown and surrounding areas provide a variety of activities to entertain visitors of all ages.… [Continue Reading]

    Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota
  • 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
  • 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
  • Christmas Village

    It’s always Christmas time at Christmas Village in Rapid City, South Dakota. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I love decorating our tree, the home and our walkway. It’s something Peyton and I have been doing together since the day she was born. Granted, when she was a baby she sat and watched. But… [Continue Reading]

    Christmas Village
  • 4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia

    The weather is supposed to start cooling off soon and fall is right around the corner. But there’s still plenty of time to get out there and enjoy some of this beautiful weather. Georgia is beautiful year-round but in the fall it’s the perfect time to get out and do a little hiking or exploring.… [Continue Reading]

    4 Places to Explore Near Waynesboro, Georgia
  • 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
  • 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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