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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]

A Day of Play with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota

When I first heard Great Wolf Lodge was coming to Minnesota I’ll admit, I was super excited! Great Wolf Lodge is known to have some of the best family fun activities. Did you see I mentioned activities? As in plural. Great Wolf Lodge is much much more than a water park. They have something for… [Continue Reading]

New Restaurant Alert – Little Italy Downtown Hudson Wisconsin

I have a place you MUST visit if you are in the Hudson, Wisconsin area! Little Italy located in Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin is the Italian restaurant we all needed on this side of the river. If you have been a reader of Peyton’s Momma for any amount of time, you are well aware that we… [Continue Reading]

Welcome to Grand Island, Nebraska!

Grand Island, Nebraska, is a fun and friendly city right in the heart of the United States. It may not be as famous as New York City or Los Angeles, but Grand Island has a lot of cool things to offer. Whether you’re into nature, history, or just want a new place to explore, this… [Continue Reading]

Wind Cave National Park

While we were visiting South Dakota I wanted to spend some time in the National Parks. There are a few different parks you can visit while in the Rapid City area. Unfortunately, time flew by and we were only able to fit in one National Park. Wind Cave National Park is located just a short… [Continue Reading]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Hidden Travel Gems in Michigan

There are so many places to explore in the Midwest that we could get in the car and explore somewhere new every weekend. Some of the best places to visit are places that are not talked about, we call these the hidden gems. Michigan has several hidden gems to visit. You just have to know where to look. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a picturesque place to visit. With over 100 miles of hiking trails, you can spend days exploring. There are also pristine ...

Best Places to Visit in Pennsylvania

By the time I take Peyton to college I want her to have visited every state in the United States. In order to accomplish this, I'll have to do some planning. Pennsylvania is on our list when she's a little older. There are so many historical places and art exhibits that I want her to take in, I would like her to be a little older so she can appreciate it. Here are a few places in Pennsylvania I would like to add to our bucket list. Philadelphia Known as the city of brotherly love this is a ...

Enter to Win UglyDolls!

Did you have a chance to see UglyDolls in the theater? It was one of the spring must-see movies for families. Now, it's getting ready to be released on Blu-Ray! But I have a copy for one lucky reader to win. So read a little more about what to expect on the release to Blu-Ray and don't forget to enter below for your chance to win. UglyDolls will be available for digital on July 16th and can be brought home on July 30th from you local retailer. Unconventionality rules inUglyDolls, the fun and ...

4 Places to Discover in Detroit

Sometimes it's the places off the beaten path that are the best places to visit. Today we are going to explore a little bit of what Detriot. Michigan has to offer. Places that you may not think of to visit when you plan your next trip. But these places are guaranteed to be places you'll want to visit. Filled with history, beauty or just quirky they will add a twist to any family trip. Detroit Public Library I know this sounds crazy, but trust me, visit the Detroit Public Library while you are ...

Homemade Mac and Cheese in the Ninja Foodi

Making homemade mac and cheese has been on my to-do list for a while now. But I keep putting it off because I thought it was going to be time-consuming. Boy was I wrong! This yummy, cheesy Mac and Cheese took me 15 minutes from start to finish, and that includes the time it took for my Ninja Foodi to pressurize. If you do not have a Ninja Foodi you can make this in any pressure cooker. You will need the following - 16 ounces Elbow Macaroni - I used 1 box of large elbow macaroni 4 Cups of ...

A Day Trip to Richmond Virginia

Many times when we are traveling time is tight. We may only have 1 day to spend at a specific location. But, even though time is tight I still want to see as much as possible. Richmond, Virginia is filled with so much to see and do. So much to learn about from botanical gardens to history. Here are 6 places to visit if you only have a day to spend there. Belle Isle You are going to start your day off at Belle Isle. Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle ...

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