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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites

    On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we chose to stay at the Country Inn in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. We frequently visit the Chicago area and have discovered staying in a suburb is a nice option for our family. It’s only a short drive to go into the city but the benefits of staying… [Continue Reading]

    Find Comfort at the Country Inn and Suites
  • 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
  • Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnehaha Regional Park offers a delightful escape into nature, history, and recreation. Spanning 193 acres, the park is home to the iconic Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot waterfall that captivates visitors year-round. Whether you’re seeking a serene walk, an educational outing, or a fun-filled family day, Minnehaha Falls has something… [Continue Reading]

    Discovering Minnehaha Falls: A Family Adventure in Minneapolis
  • 5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

    With summers being so short in Minnesota we try to cram as much as possible into it.  One of our favorite Minnesota places to spend time in the summer is Valleyfair. It’s a must-visit place for us every summer. But this summer Mother Nature is trying to break some records with triple-digit days! That is… [Continue Reading]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair
  • 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
  • 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

How to Keep Your Home’s Exterior Looking at its Best

Many people spend lots of time watching interior design shows and looking at ways to redecorate inside their homes. However, you mustn't neglect the outside of your home. The exterior of your property is extremely important for many reasons; from a practical viewpoint, your home's exterior protects you from the elements. The outside of your home is also essential from an aesthetic point of view as it provides the first impression of your property and gives it curb appeal. Keeping your home's ...

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State Fair Banana Foster Wontons

Every year when we go to the Minnesota State Fair we search out the new foods. It's a tradition for our family. Well, when Peyton was younger, probably 4, she was still in a stroller so I know she was pretty little, LeAnn Chins was at the Minnesota State Fair. They are one of my favorite casual fast food places in the twin cities. Well, this year they were doing the Great Minnesota Get Together and brought their famous wontons and they had Banana Foster Wontons too! I could not wait to try ...

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State Fair Blueberry Lemonade

And we're back with another refreshing fresh-squeezed lemonade recipe! We've had so much fun trying out new lemonade recipes all month. It's been fun adding fruits to them that I never thought of before. Today, we're making fresh-squeezed blueberry lemonade! We always have blueberries in the house so I thought, why not? Let's give it a shot and see what happens. To make a batch of blueberry lemonade you will need the following - 4 1/2 C Water 1 C Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (about 4-6 ...

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State Fair Chocolate Dipped Bananas

One of the best things about the Minnesota State Fair is the large variety of food. There are so many options! You can literally find almost anything and everything at the fair. But one thing that we found at the fair that we loved was chocolate-dipped bananas. Who would've thought a frozen banana, dipped in chocolate would be a refreshing treat? But it is! Today, I'm making those beloved chocolate-dipped bananas but adding some crushed toffee bits to it. The crunch from the toffee is going to ...

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State Fair Loaded Totchos

We are starting our last week of Minnesota Fair Foods this week and first up is a recipe for loaded totchos! Totchos are a staple at the Minnesota State Fair. You can find them over by the barns and I believe one other place. But honestly, any potatoes that are smothered in toppings is a yes in my book.  And tonight, we have a twist on these totchos by making them fully loaded with yummy ranch-flavored sour cream and toppings. You will need the following to make Loaded Totchos at home ...

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State Fair Classic Milk Chocolate Fudge

One of our must-stops, when we visit the Minnesota State Fair, is the fudge booth. We always have to stop and get a sample or two and then buy a few pounds to bring home with us. Peyton was bummed when she realized there would be no fudge booth to close out the summer this year. So, today we are sharing a classic milk chocolate fudge recipe that we would normally find at our favorite fudge booth at the Minnesota State Fair. To make a batch of State Fair Classic Milk Chocolate Fudge you will ...

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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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