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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mammoth Site

    Peyton has a fascination with dinosaurs. There was one point when she would only watch The Land Before Time and Ice Age movies. She’s better now and watches other shows but when I saw an opportunity to take her to a site where they are excavating Mammoth bones I knew I had to take her.… [Continue Reading]

    Mammoth Site
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A Night at Medieval Times

    I am always looking for new and unique experiences to take Peyton to. And when I saw Medieval Times, I knew I wanted to take her! How cool would it be to sit in a castle, watch knights jousting and have dinner? It sounded so cool. The only problem is, there is no castle in… [Continue Reading]

    A Night at Medieval Times

Ninja Foodi Tomato Basil Soup

A classic dinner at our house is grilled cheese and tomato soup. But I don't always like canned soup or we may not have it on hand. But we usually always have canned tomatoes on hand. Normally, a delicious creamy tomato basil soup would take hours to make but I am going to tell you how to make it in less than 30 minutes in your Ninja Foodi. Don't have a Ninja Foodi? Don't worry! You can make this in any pressure cooker.  It also helps if you have an immersion blender but a regular blender will ...

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One Pot Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese

Another one-pot dinner! I just love one pot dinners because they keep the dishes to a minimum. I do want to spend my whole evening cooking then cleaning up the kitchen! This one-pot Tuscan chicken mac and cheese a grown-up twist on classic comfort food. The bonus is, kids like it too! And the chicken gives it a little extra protein. To make this one-pot Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese you will need the following - 2 large skinless boneless chicken breast pounded out to 1 inch ...

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Pumpkin Pie Fudge

It's all things pumpkin! From now until Thanksgiving pumpkin is going to be everywhere. And what better way to kick off pumpkin season than with some pumpkin pie fudge? I am going to teach you how to make easy pumpkin pie fudge in under 30 minutes! That's all the time you'll have to spend making this delicious treat. But it does take about 3 hours to cool and you cannot rush this process. If you try, your pumpkin pie fudge will come out all chalky and crystalized. To make this delicious ...

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Ninja Foodi Peach Ice Tea

One of my favorite beverages is tea. We don't really drink soda in our house but I always have a pitcher of tea in the refrigerator. But one drawback to making your own tea is having to boil water and brew it. It can be a process and I don't always have time to sit and watch it. That is why I am now making my tea in my Ninja Foodi. Did you ever think you could use your Ninja Foodi to cut the brew time of your tea to nearly nothing? Well, you can! To make this delicious peach tea at home you ...

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Ninja Foodi Loaded Baked Potatoes

With back to school comes rushed evenings. That means little time to cook dinner before it gets late. I typically use our Ninja Foodi at least 3 times a week to help make dinner quickly. Tonight, we are making loaded baked potatoes in the Ninja Foodi. Yes, I know I can microwave potatoes but that alters the level of nutrients and vitamins in the potato. And baking takes too long. However, the Ninja Foodi can have a perfectly baked potato on my plate well under 30 minutes! I was able to fit 5 ...

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Pumpkin Funnel Cake

Everything pumpkin is starting early in 2020. Why wait until October? I think as soon as September 1st rolls around all things pumpkin are fair game. My first pumpkin dish this season will be pumpkin funnel cakes! You all loved the funnel cakes we did last month for the state fair series so I thought you might enjoy a pumpkin funnel cake too. Funnel cakes are a hit year-round and everyone. They are fun, festive and an indulgent treat. Plus they are really easy to make too! To make these ...

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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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