Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • 5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

    It’s nearly fall y’all! Can you believe how quickly summer just flew by?? It feels like it was just yesterday that Peyton was getting out of the school and we were packing up the car to head to Wisconsin Dells. But yet, here we are, in school and starting to winterize the yard.  I cannot… [Continue Reading]

    5 Apple Orchards to Visit This Fall

  • 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

  • Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

    Peyton discovered cave tours last year when I took her on one in southern Minnesota. From that moment on, she has been begging to go on more cave tours. South Dakota has several guided tours available to the public at various caves. Since we were already exploring Wind Cave National Park I decided to take… [Continue Reading]

    Wind Cave National Park: Scenic Cave Tour

  • What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

    Growing up, the annual trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota was a day we all looked forward to. Every year there is always something new at Valleyfair. We’d usually go once with family and once with school. I have many fond memories of those trips. Now, that I am a mom, I take Peyton to… [Continue Reading]

    What’s New at Valleyfair for 2018

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend

    The Chicago area is one of our favorite destinations. It’s only 5 hours from home and full of museums, zoos, attractions and more. It’s the perfect change of scenery for the weekend. On our most recent trip, we stayed in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It’s just a short drive outside of Chicago, however, it’s centrally… [Continue Reading]

    Escape to the Windy City for the Weekend

  • 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

Patriotic Pretzel Treats

These patriotic pretzel treats are perfect for any patriotic holiday or event you are celebrating. They are also extremely easy and quick to make. I brought them to our last family gathering and it was an absolute hit! The salty pretzel pairs perfectly with the sweet chocolate. To make this delicious treat you will need the following - 12 Pretzel Rods 1 bag red melting chocolates 1/2 bag dark blue melting chocolates 1/2 bag bright white melting chocolates Patriotic Sprinkles (if ...

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Dumbo’s Circus Popcorn Cupcakes

Peyton and I loved watching Disney's live-action remake of Dumbo on the big screen. A  movie I grew up watching on VHS, I was now watching with my daughter as Disney brought it to life for the next generation. And wow! They took a classic and gave it a little twist making it new for everyone. It was our love for Dumbo that these cupcakes were born from. Peyton and I made these popcorn flavored cupcakes to celebrate the release of Disney's live-action Dumbo to Blu-Ray. To make these cupcakes ...

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DC Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Available September 24th!

Are you a CW junkie like my family?? With amazing shows like DC Legends of Tomorrow, Flash, Jane the Virgin and so many more I find it's frequently the station the tv is on. Even though we try not to miss an episode of DC Legends of Tomorrow sometimes it unavoidable. Thankfully, on September 24th DC Legends of Tomorrow season 4 will be available to bring home on Blu-Ray and DVD! Here's a little recap of what to expect in DC Legends of Tomorrow season 4 - After defeating the demon Mallus by ...

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Disney’s Live Action Dumbo now Available on Blu-Ray

When Peyton and I saw Disney's live-action Dumbo on the big screen I knew I needed to add it to our Disney collection when it came out on Blu-Ray. That day has finally arrived, Dumbo is now available for purchase on Blu-Ray, 4k or DVD as well as available for download and streaming. There are so many different ways to view Dumbo that if you missed it on the big screen now you can take it in. One of my favorite things about seeing a movie again once it's out on Blu-Ray is the bonus features ...

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How To Talk To Your Child About Online Safety

Nowadays we live in a world that is driven by technology and our children are growing up learning how to use gadgets like iPhones almost before they can even talk - perhaps that’s a slight exaggeration, but you get the point. Technology pretty much dominates and certainly isn’t going anywhere. With that being said, how do you handle things when your kids are growing up in this world and you know the dark side of things can be dangerous for them and as much as you want to protect them from it, ...

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June Summer Reading for Sixth Graders

Even big kids need some suggestions on what to read over the summer. Our suggestions for sixth graders are more along the line of novels or series that will build upon each book. Here are a few our suggestions - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1) by J.K. Rowling  For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Kate Greenaway-award-winning artist Jim Kay has created ...

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