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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
  • Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour

    We are kicking summer off with the Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour with opening act Ludacris! What a fabulous way to start the summer and usher in months filled with fun, sun, and music! The Together Again Tour is in its home stretch. The tour started in mid-April and will wrap up in mid-June.  With… [Continue Reading]

    Janet Jackson & Ludacris : Together Again Tour
  • 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
  • Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway

    Nestled in the picturesque village of Osceola, Wisconsin, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway offers a delightful journey through time and nature. Operated by the Minnesota Transportation Museum, this heritage railroad invites passengers to embark on scenic excursions that showcase the beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. A Historic Departure Point Your adventure… [Continue Reading]

    Experience the Charm of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
  • Dinosaur Park

    If you’ve followed us for a while, you probably know Peyton is obsessed with The Land Before Time. She owns every single movie and episode ever made. Even the one that came out earlier this year! When I found out there was a dinosaur park in Rapid City I knew it was going to be… [Continue Reading]

    Dinosaur Park
  • 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
  • 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
  • Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo

    Another place I had never been on all my travel to Illinois was the Lincoln Park Zoo.  It’s a free zoo so I’m not sure why we’ve never visited but I decided we were going to check it out this time. Spending the day at the zoo is one of Peyton’s and my favorite things… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Wall Drug

    Stopping at Wall Drug is a must if you are in South Dakota. I had never been before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. When we arrived, immediately I felt overwhelmed. Thank goodness we visited during the off-season, I don’t think I could’ve driven Wall Drug during peak season. It would’ve been way too… [Continue Reading]

    Wall Drug
  • 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

State Fair Baby Elephant Ears

Another state fair classic is elephant ears. However, I did not want to make a huge elephant ear so we made baby elephant ears! If you've never had an elephant ear I'll tell you about it. What are Baby Elephant Ears? Baby Elephant Ears are smaller than the traditional Elephant Ears you'd find at amusement parks, fairs and festivals. They are a pasty that is baked or fried until they are crispy. Heavy on the cinnamon, sugar, and butter giving you a caramelized crunchy sweetness throughout the ...

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State Fair Mini Apple Pies

Nothing is more Minnesotan than apple pie. Well, really anything apple is Midwestern. Every year when we head to the Minnesota State Fair we pick up at least one apple dish. Sometimes it's caramel apples or fried apples, you just never know. So today, we are making State Fair Mini Apple Pies! To make your own Mini Apple Pies you will need the following - Pie Crust Apple Pie Filling 1 Egg First, you are going to roll out the pie crust. You will want to dust the countertop with a ...

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State Fair Blackberry Lemonade

As we continue on our month-long celebration of state fair foods and beverages, today we are enjoying some blackberry lemonade. There's is nothing like going to the Minnesota State Fair and enjoying some fresh lemonade. It's one of our favorite things to do. Today, we are taking a little twist on the traditional lemonade and adding in some fresh blackberries. The blackberry lemonade tastes best if it sits overnight so the flavors can all meld together. And it's best-served ice cold over a ...

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State Fair Deep Fried Pizza Rolls

You can all thank my nephew for this one. He LOVES pizza so I thought I would try my hand at making a Deep Fried Pizza Roll. It's extremely easy, full of flavor and a huge hit with the kids. I had both kids tell me they much rather I make these deep fried pizza rolls than the store-bought ones. This just feels like a state fair food too. We love everything fried at the Minnesota State Fair. To make these State Fair Deep Fried Pizza Rolls you will need the following - 1 can Pizza Dough 1 C ...

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State Fair Buckeye Fudge

Who doesn't stop at a fudge booth when you walk past it at the fair? or at a festival? We do! I always have to sample a few before I make my decision.  We chose to make Buckeye Fudge because we fell in love with Buckeye's when we were in Kentucky a few years ago. So when I was trying to decide what flavor of fudge to make, deciding to make Buckeye Fudge was an easy choice. The key to amazing Buckeye Fudge is the smooth peanut butter, it really makes the fudge.  The smooth sweet peanut butter ...

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State Fair Deep Fried Candy Bars

I remember when deep fried bars came to the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. The lines were crazy! We are talking lines that were several blocks long just waiting for a chance to try a deep-fried candy bar.  It was like that for the first few years deep fried candy bars were at the Minnesota State Fair. So it was a must to have this fair favorite food in our series. To make your own State Fair Deep Fried Candy Bars you will need the following - 1 1/2 C All-Purpose Flour 4 1/2 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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