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  • Crazy Horse

    South Dakota is steeped in history, it’s one of the main reasons I chose to take the kids here for MEA break. After visiting Mount Rushmore  we headed over to Crazy Horse. It’s only about a 15-20 minute drive. Crazy Horse is a privately funded memorial surviving on donations from the public. It’s a shame there is… [Continue Reading]

    Crazy Horse
  • 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
  • Custer County Candy Company

    On our trip through South Dakota, we stumbled across an adorable old fashioned candy store. The Custer County Candy Company is located in Custer just a 15 minuted drive from Wind Cave National Park. It’s right off the main drag, tucked back just a little ways off the street. If you see a huge metal… [Continue Reading]

    Custer County Candy Company
  • Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure

    Rome, a city steeped in history and culture, offers a treasure trove of experiences for families. Venturing into this ancient city with your children can transform a simple holiday into an enchanting journey through time and imagination. From the awe-inspiring ruins to the vibrant streets, every corner of Rome has a story to tell. This… [Continue Reading]

    Crafting Enchanted Moments in Rome with Your Kids: A Family Adventure
  • Kona Ice of Stillwater

    Every weekend I look for food trucks that will be in our local area. Since the Minnesota State Fair was canceled and we can’t really travel much, finding and trying out new food trucks every weekend has kinda become our thing. I’ve seen Kona Ice of Stillwater posts in our local mom’s groups and I… [Continue Reading]

    Kona Ice of Stillwater
  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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Personal Indulgences & Investments That Help Any Wardrobe Shine

A wardrobe is an interesting library of items. It almost reads like a diary. You could tell a lot about a person you don’t know by going through their wardrobe and seeing the various elements that see repeated use, and which items have been stored for some time. You can see how they might theme outfits, their personal philosophies regarding how to wear certain items, and how the personal and professional meet in the same token. Of course, we wouldn’t advise you to dig around in stranger’s ...

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Taking Care of Your Skin While You Travel

 Traveling is relaxing for your mind and body, but it can be stressful for your skin. You run up and down looking for a passport and picking the best clothes for your trip. Unfortunately, packing your skincare kit may be the last thing on your mind, which shouldn’t be the case. Traveling exposes your skin to many different weather conditions. Some places will be too hot and others too dry. These extremities can stress your skin a lot.  Your skincare routine while on travel doesn't have to ...

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4 Career Advancement Tips for Working Moms

Lots of moms decide to return to work after giving birth, whether they do so within months of their child’s birth or years later, or on a part or full-time basis. Unfortunately, many of these women find that having taken a break from their career, they face a more difficult journey in terms of progression and development. Their industry may have moved on, and they could be missing key skills, or they may decide that the work they did before motherhood no longer suits their interests or family ...

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Ninja Foodi Cornbread

I can pretty much make anything in my Ninja Foodi. So today, I decided to make cornbread in my Ninja Foodi. Yep, I made Ninja Foodi Cornbread and it took less than an hour from start to finish! Now that the cooler weather has set in we are all about comfort foods and what says comfort food more than cornbread? It goes perfectly with chili and we have several chili recipes you can try out too! To make this Ninja Foodi Cornbread you will need the following - 1 Egg 1 C Buttermilk 1/3 C ...

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5 Signs You’re Ready for Another Baby

Discover 5 signs you’re ready for another baby! Being a parent is incredibly rewarding. But it’s not without its sacrifices. Your social life, sex life, and sense of individuality are certainly impacted in the earlier days, not forgetting the exhausting and often uncomfortable pregnancies we have to go through, and of course the sometimes frightening and incredibly painful experience of labor… Yet for some of us, we’re more than happy to go through it all more than once! But, how do you ...

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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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