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  • Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime

    Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is not only a hub for business but also a treasure trove of culture and history. If you find yourself in this bustling metropolis for a business trip, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the city’s rich artistic heritage during your downtime. From world-renowned art galleries to picturesque parks… [Continue Reading]

    Madrid Business Trip? Here’s How to Spend Your Downtime
  • Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season

    Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season If you’re looking for one family activity that’s worth putting on your calendar this year, make it a visit to the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis. Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s premier theaters for young audiences, Children’s Theatre Company creates productions… [Continue Reading]

    Twin Cities Family Guide to the 2026–2027 Children’s Theatre Company Season
  • Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park: A Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities If you’re looking for a fun, affordable summer adventure that’s close enough for a day trip from the Twin Cities, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park should be at the top of your list. Located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, this family-friendly destination offers… [Continue Reading]

    Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park: The Perfect Family Day Trip from the Twin Cities
  • 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
  • Spooky Swing Night at Wabasha Street Caves 2026

    Spooky Swing Night at the Wabasha Street Caves: Dance the Night Away This Halloween There are Halloween events. And then there’s dancing underneath crystal chandeliers inside historic caves while a 17-piece big band plays swing music. Minnesota, you have my attention. If you’re looking for something completely different to do around the Twin Cities this… [Continue Reading]

    Spooky Swing Night at Wabasha Street Caves 2026
  • Nickelodeon Universe Halloween: Boo-niverse at Mall of America

    Halloween at Nickelodeon Universe: What to Know About Boo-niverse at Mall of America If your kids love Halloween but aren’t quite ready to have someone with a chainsaw chase them through a haunted house, Mall of America has a much friendlier way to celebrate. Every fall, Nickelodeon Universe gets a Halloween makeover. Instead of turning… [Continue Reading]

    Nickelodeon Universe Halloween: Boo-niverse at Mall of America
  • Explore the Wild Wonders of the Minnesota Zoo

    Nestled in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo offers families an immersive journey through diverse habitats from around the globe. With themed trails, interactive exhibits, and a vast array of animals, it’s a destination that promises adventure and education for visitors of all ages. 🌿 Tropics Trail: A Rainforest Adventure Step into the lush world… [Continue Reading]

    Explore the Wild Wonders of the Minnesota Zoo
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: What Is Worth Buying? A trip to Valleyfair isn’t just about thrilling roller coasters and cooling off at Splash Soak City—it’s also about enjoying some delicious amusement park food! Whether you’re spending the entire day riding coasters or relaxing with your family, you’ll probably work up an appetite. Thankfully, Valleyfair… [Continue Reading]

    The Best Food at Valleyfair: Must-Try Meals, Snacks & Money-Saving Tips

Crockpot Apple Cider

The first week of Crocktober is over and we are starting the second week with a fall favorite, apple cider! Did you know you can make crockpot apple cider and it tastes delicious? You can and it does. Plus when you make it yourself you can customize it to be as sweet as you would like, which makes it the perfect fall drink. You will need the following to make a batch of crockpot apple cider - 8-10  Apples, assorted flavors 1 Orange 3 Cinnamon Sticks 1 whole Nutmeg 2 tsp Whole ...

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Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrots, Potatoes & Green Beans

This honey garlic chicken with carrots, potatoes, and green beans was a huge hit with my family. I liked it because it was a complete meal with minimal effort. Everything goes in the slow cooker! The kids liked the crunchy chicken skin with moist flavorful chicken. It's simple, full of flavor, and perfect for those busy nights.  What makes this recipe great is finishing the chicken thighs off in the oven and broiling them for 5-8 minutes. I would not skip this step. It really makes the ...

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Slow Cooker Spiced Cashews

This year I've really been trying to add more side dishes and appetizers into our rotation. So today, I'm sharing a simple way to make spiced cashews! Take your plain cashews and turn them into a dish to be talked about! They will take your charcuterie board to the next level.  They also make great gifts! Pour them into a mason jar, add a label and they are ready to gift for the holidays. To make a batch of these Spiced Cashews you will need the following - 3 C Cashews, lightly salted 1 ...

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Crockpot Refried Beans

Peyton loves refried beans so I thought I would try to make them from scratch and see how it goes. This recipe is really easy too. It's a no-soak recipe so you don't have to worry about prepping it the night before. These Crockpot Refried Beans will be a hit with the whole family. To make a batch of my crockpot refried beans you will need the following - 1 lb Pinto Beans 1 Yellow Onion, sweet 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 cubes Chicken Bouillon 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1/8 tsp ...

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Mexican Shredded Beef in the Slow-cooker

It's Taco Tuesday!! Today I'm going to share with you a simple shredded beef taco recipe for your slow-cooker. It's perfect because it takes 8-10 to cook so you can start it when you send the kids off to school and it'll be done by dinner time.  These Mexican shredded beef tacos are delicious. People will think you spent all day making the tender, juicy shredded beef when you really only spent 10 minutes! To make a batch of the Mexican shredded beef in the slow-cooker you will need the ...

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Creepy Eyeball Shots

Halloween is not just for the littles, us parents like to have a good time too! Today, I'm sharing with all my adult readers, a fun drink recipe - Creepy Eyeball Shots. Great for adult Halloween parties! To make a batch of these Creepy Eyeball Shots you will need the following - Peanut Butter Whiskey Grape Juice Red Paper Straws Toy Eyeballs (DollarTree) Tall Shot Glasses The hardest item to find on this list is probably the Toy Eyeballs but you can find them at the DollarTree, ...

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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, high-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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