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  • Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia

    Unfortunately, due to the current global situation with Covid, traveling is not on many people’s agenda, but once it is over it will be a great time to get away and travel sot that you can get away from what has happened and do something that is a breath of fresh air. When traveling, a… [Continue Reading]

    Best Places to Travel to in Malaysia
  • 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
  • A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture

    Hawaii’s food culture is a rich tapestry woven from its diverse ethnic heritage, abundant natural resources, and deep-rooted traditions. This unique culinary landscape offers a feast for the senses, blending flavors and techniques from Polynesia, Asia, and the mainland United States into something distinctly Hawaiian. Whether you’re savoring a traditional luau feast or grabbing a… [Continue Reading]

    A Guide to Hawaii Food Culture
  • Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park

    Peyton loves to go to zoos and it is my goal to take her to as many as I can while she is little. When I heard about the Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park I wanted to check it out. At first, I thought it was a zoo full snakes but I was completely wrong.… [Continue Reading]

    Reptile Gardens: Wild Animal Park
  • 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
  • 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!!!
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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]

    5 Tips to Beat the Heat at Valleyfair

First Thoughts : Stranger Things Season 3

I found Stranger Things this past winter when I was scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch. I'll admit, it took me a few episodes to get into it. Usually, I watch television while I'm cleaning or working on a project, so my attention is not 100% on the show. However, this did not work for Stranger Things.  There are multiple story lines woven throughout the series that you really need to pay attention to.  Needless to say, by the middle of season 1 I had reserved this show for ...

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Sending Flowers Can Change Someone’s Day

It is undeniable the effect that flowers can have one someone’s mood and day.  But, sending flowers on a day that someone would least expect to receive them can leave lasting effects.  You don’t need to wait for Valentine’s Day, an Anniversary, or their Birthday to brighten up their day. It can be for romantic reasons or just the element of surprise, but regardless, it will never be forgotten. Fig & Bloom, out of Australia, is loaded with flower options that can be ordered online and ...

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Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

Nothing says it's the holiday than a table full of treats! Today we are going to make Patriotic Marshmallow Pops! Perfect for any patriotic holiday. Plus they are extremely easy to make and take less than 10 minutes to make. These are also a great treat to make with the kids, Peyton helped make ours. You will need the following - 1 bag of regular size marshmallows 12 bamboo skewers 1 bag red melting chocolates 1/2 bag dark blue melting chocolates 1/2 bag bright white melting ...

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What’s Happening on Netflix in July

It's July! Summer is flying by, I cannot believe it's already halfway over. July is going to be a hot month on Netflix. With the highly anticipated release of Stranger Things, season 3 on July 4th be prepared for some binge watching. So make your munchie list and head to the store to stock up, here is the list of what's new on Netflix for July. Available July 1 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore Astro Boy Caddyshack Caddyshack 2 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Cheech & Chong’s ...

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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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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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