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  • Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness

    Family road trips can create wonderful memories, but for teens with sensory sensitivities, they can also bring unique challenges. Long hours in the car, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, loud noises, crowded rest stops, and motion sickness can quickly turn an exciting vacation into an overwhelming experience. The good news is that with a little planning… [Continue Reading]

    Road Trip Tips for Teens with Sensory Issues: Reduce Anxiety, Restlessness, and Motion Sickness
  • 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
  • SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America During Halloween: A Spooky Underwater Adventure for Families There is something about walking through a dark underwater tunnel while sharks swim directly over your head that already feels a little spooky. Add Halloween season? Even better. If you’re looking for a fun indoor activity to add to your Minnesota… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families
  • 12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens

    A trip to Mall of America isn’t just about shopping. Between riding roller coasters, exploring stores, and walking miles through the mall, everyone is going to get hungry. Thankfully, Mall of America has far more than your typical food court. Whether your family wants an exciting themed restaurant, a fun dessert stop, or a quick… [Continue Reading]

    12 Fun Places to Eat at Mall of America with Kids & Teens
  • SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting? If you’re planning a trip to Mall of America, you may be wondering whether SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is worth adding to your itinerary. The short answer? Absolutely—especially if you’re visiting with kids. Located beneath Nickelodeon Universe inside Mall of America in Bloomington, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium… [Continue Reading]

    SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium: Is It Worth Visiting?
  • 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
  • Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota

    Stillwater, Minnesota, nestled along the scenic St. Croix River, offers a delightful blend of history, outdoor adventures, and sweet treats, making it an ideal destination for family getaways. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer vacation, Stillwater’s charming downtown and surrounding areas provide a variety of activities to entertain visitors of all ages.… [Continue Reading]

    Family Fun in Stillwater, Minnesota
  • 10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer (Day Trip from the Twin Cities)

    10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer If you’re looking for an easy family getaway that doesn’t require hours in the car, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin is one of the best summer day trip destinations from the Twin Cities. Located just over an hour away, this charming river town is… [Continue Reading]

    10 Things to Do in St. Croix Falls with Kids This Summer (Day Trip from the Twin Cities)
  • 8 Haunted Trolley Tours in Minnesota for Halloween 2026

    Haunted Trolley Tours Around the Twin Cities: Ride Into Minnesota’s Haunted History This Halloween I have apparently discovered a new category of Halloween activity that I didn’t know I needed in my life: Haunted trolley rides. Think about it. It’s October. It’s dark outside. You climb aboard an old-fashioned trolley. Instead of taking you to… [Continue Reading]

    8 Haunted Trolley Tours in Minnesota for Halloween 2026
  • 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

3 Ways To Keep Your Health On Track

Everyone should be as focused on their health as possible at all times. Not only does it make for a longer life, but it also makes for a more enjoyable one and one which is much more likely to deliver in exactly the way you would hope. If you happen to know, or you at least suspect very strongly, that you are not really doing all you can to keep your health in line, then there are some major things that you can take on board to ensure that you are doing so as best as possible from here on out. ...

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Check Out What’s New at Hy-Vee this Month

You all know I love my local Hy-Vee. I'm there often. When I was given the opportunity to try out some new items that Hy-Vee would be carrying for Helpful Smiles TV and share my thoughts I just had to say yes! Hy-Vee sent me a box full of items to try and share my thoughts on. As you can see, the box had a nice variety of items but the one thing I was dying to try were those Cheetos! I will be rating the items on a scale of 1 to 5 exclamation points. 1 exclamation point being it's good, someone ...

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Advice For Separating Your Work And Personal Life When Working From Home

Separating Your Work And Personal Life When Working From Home

Working from home can take a toll on your balance between work and family time. As your computer and notes are at an arm’s reach away, it can be difficult to truly switch off. Therefore, it is important to create a distinct line between work and personal life when you are working from home. If you need some advice, keep reading. Have a separate workspace Using a study desk as opposed to your kitchen counter will enable you to focus properly. Plus, it gives you a specific line between work ...

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Coping with Financial Stress

Stress is bad for our physical and mental health If you are stressed, you’re more likely to suffer from insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, panic attacks, and a whole host of other things that are best avoided. Of course, stress is not always easily avoided, and one of the biggest causes of stress is often financial difficulties. If you’re in debt or you don’t have enough money for whatever reason, it’s easy to get stressed out by it, but instead of letting the stress overtake you, try ...

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Ninja Foodi Chicken Enchilada Soup

The weather is definitely feeling more fall-like, cooler temperatures, leaves turning colors, and that autumn breeze.  When the weather changes I like to start adding soups into our meal rotation. Making your own soup allows you the freedom to leave out things your family doesn't like and also gives you amazing leftovers! Whenever I make a batch of soup we usually have enough to freeze for another meal and for everyone to have lunch the next day. Tonight, we are making Chicken Enchilada Soup in ...

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Ninja Foodi Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

It's been a while since I've posted a new Ninja Foodi recipe so I thought I would do another! Everyone needs a few good recipes that can be pulled together in under 30 minutes and this is one of them. It's a crowd-pleaser, always a hit when I serve it. I never have any leftovers, which is good and also bad. This creamy garlic parmesan chicken takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and is so easy to make that my 11 year old can do it. To make a batch of my Ninja Foodi Creamy Garlic ...

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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.

She is also an avid cook and enjoys sharing recipes and entertaining. Shanna plans educational events and field trips for her daughter and shares her experiences so other families can plan their own adventures.

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