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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
  • 3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County

    Pumpkin Spice is back! It’s everywhere. Like, literally everywhere. The temperatures will be dropping soon and everyone will be bundling up in their favorite sweatshirts, watching football and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.  It’s also the perfect time of year to plan a visit to your favorite pumpkin patch, pick some pumpkins and take some family… [Continue Reading]

    3 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Hamilton County
  • 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
  • 4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County

    All things pumpkins is what the people want. So while you are driving through and picking up your pumpkin spiced lattes why not keep driving to a nearby pumpkin patch and spend some time with the family? There are several farms to head out to with the family. They have everything from pumpkin patches to… [Continue Reading]

    4 Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Delaware County
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child

    Recently, Peyton and I attended a conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While we were there I decided to make some time to take her to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Peyton loves roller coasters and all things Snoopy so I thought it would be a great way to spend a little family fun time together on a… [Continue Reading]

    Navigating Cedar Point Amusement Park with a Special Needs Child
  • 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

State Fair Fresh Cut French Fries

What is more iconic than seeing that yellow roof from across the fairgrounds? Everyone knows that yellow roof means you are heading towards fresh-cut French fries.  We always have to stop by at least once during our visit to the Minnesota State Fair and grab a tub of those French fries. They are just so yummy! The kids have been begging for some fair food, especially the French fries, so today I showed them just how easy it is to make them at home. To make Fresh Cut French Fries at home you ...

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State Fair Giant Lucky Charms Treats

There's just something about fair food, the bigger the better! And that definitely holds true for these Giant Lucky Charms Treats. There is a booth at the Minnesota State Fair that sells a variety of giant cereal marshmallow covered treats. You can find nearly any type of cereal turned into a marshmallow treat. Today, we are going to make giant treats at home with one of Peyton's favorite cereals, Lucky Charms. To create these at home you will need the following - 1 stick of Butter, ...

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State Fair Pineapple Strawberry Lemonade

To kick off August and our Minnesota State Fair inspired recipes we brought you a delicious recipe for fresh-squeezed lemonade. Today, I'm making fresh-squeezed lemonade with a little twist, Pineapple Strawberry Lemonade! This pineapple strawberry lemonade is pack full of flavor. It's the perfect blend of sweet and sour with all notes, pineapple, strawberry, and lemon clearly there. You will need the following to make your own State Fair Pineapple Strawberry Lemonade - 1 lb Strawberries 1 ...

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State Fair Deep Fried Cookie Dough

We are nearing the end with our Minnesota State Fair inspired recipes. So far, we've shared 3 weeks of recipes with you, everything from fresh-squeezed lemonade to deep-fried candy bars. Today, we are making State Fair Deep Fried Cookie Dough! We are going to use edible cookie dough for this recipe. And I'm also taking some short cuts and using premade edible cookie dough too.  We used chocolate chip edible cookie dough but you can use whatever your favorite edible cookie dough flavor is. To ...

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State Fair Nacho Totchos

We just love totchos so much I had to make a second dish! The first time we made Taco Totchos but this time we made Nacho Totchos. Instead of using nacho chips, we are going to use taco flavored tater tots for our base. Another delicious dish inspired by the Minnesota State Fair. To make these Nacho Totchos at home you will need the following - 1 Bag of Tater Tots 2 tsp Taco Seasoning 2 C Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded Black Olives, sliced Tomatoes, diced Onion, diced Lettuce Sour ...

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State Fair Deep Fried Oreo Cookies

State Fair Deep Fried Oreo Cookies

There are a lot of state fair recipes that require deep frying. I never realized just how many until I started down this journey of creating a Minnesota State Fair recipe roundup of some of the most popular fair foods. Today, we are going to make Deep Fried Oreo Cookies. Oreo cookies are a staple in our home. Some might even say a food group of their own. I know the kids would! I did not have to ask twice for taste testers for this recipes. Both Morgan and Peyton were eager to help out. To ...

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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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