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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A Little Throwback to Sea World

    One of my fondest memories growing up was the vacation my grandparents took me on to Sea World. I was about 6 years old and it was my first time to a park with sea animals. Oh boy was I excited! Back in 1983, Sea World was a lot different than it is now. I… [Continue Reading]

    A Little Throwback to Sea World
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • ValleyFair is BACK!!!

    ValleyFair is back! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to walk through the turnstiles and enjoy a day at ValleyFair. I was extremely excited when I heard they were opening at the end of May. Last year we definitely felt a void in our summer without our beloved ValleyFair. So we could… [Continue Reading]

    ValleyFair is BACK!!!

Strawberry Poke Cake

One of my favorite memories from childhood is enjoying a strawberry poke cake on those warm summer days. Summer is the perfect time of year to make a strawberry poke cake, especially in June or July, that's when the strawberries are at their peak in Minnesota. Plus poke cakes are extremely easy to make. A beginner can easily make a delicious poke cake. To make your own strawberry poke cake you will need the following - 1 box of White Cake mix ingredients called for to make the cake per the ...

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Camp Warner Bros Week 2: Steven Universe: The Movie

We are on week 2 of Camp Warner Bros.! Are you all having fun?? Peyton really enjoyed tie-dying those shirts last week! This week we are going to be watching Steven Universe: The Movie and making a special treat! We are going to be making Steven Universe Gem Candy! This is a science experiment that pays off in a yummy treat. You will need the following to make your own Steven Universe Gem Candy - Mason Jar Pencil or Stick String Sugar Water Food Coloring Flavor(optional) This ...

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Patriotic Blueberry Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Summer is here! The days are definitely warmer and the fourth of July is right around the corner. Depending on how your little corner of the world is doing you may be celebrating with immediate family only or just a few people. Either way, you are probably going to be having a little dinner or snacks this holiday weekend. These patriotic strawberry cheesecake bites are perfect for your holiday celebration because they can be used as an appetizer or dessert, plus they only take a few minutes to ...

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Trolls World Tour Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

Chances are if you have an elementary-age child or younger in the house you are very aware of the Trolls movie.  This spring Trolls World Tour came out and now it'll be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and digital July 7th. Because Peyton loves Trolls I decided to make her a special Trolls treat to enjoy watching Trolls World Tour. These colorful marshmallow treats are fun to make and the kids can help make them too! To make your own batch or Trolls World Tour Marshmallow Popcorn treats you ...

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3 Ways to Support Friends Through Tough Times

If your friend is going through tough times, you may not be aware of how bad things are for them, especially if they feel they have nobody to talk to. That isn’t what friendship is about, though, and everyone should feel confident being able to speak to their friends. Still, sometimes, they don’t like to bother others. They think that their problems aren’t worth talking about or burdening others with. This shouldn’t be the case, and so it may fall to you to be the first one to offer that ...

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Camp Warner Bros Week 1: LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters

Welcome back! Are you ready to kick off Camp Warner Bros? This week is all about Superheros. But before we get to our feature film of the week I'm going to talk about how to tie-dye your camp shirts. I'm starting to get pretty good at this tie-dying thing. I think this is my third set of shirts I've done this summer. I'm going to warn you, WEAR THE GLOVES. Unless you want your hands to look like you murdered a unicorn, wear the gloves they provide in the tie-dye kit. You'll want to wear them ...

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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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