Diggerland was established in 2014 in West Berlin, New Jersey, and is one of the few construction themed amusement parks in the world. As a New Jersey resident, this certainly adds to my pride, however, it is the ability for children to actually manipulate real life-sized vehicles and the massive opportunities for learning that excites … [Read more…]
Star Wars grabs some people by the heart and pulls you right into another universe. Once you are touched, it is difficult to return to our world. Filled with heroes, bad guys, love, tragedy, and female characters that are the epitome of resilience, I was hooked from the first time I watched it. Just as … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Death Star Planetarium from Uncle Milton Toys in exchange for our honest review. Star Wars innovated how movies were made as well cementing a genre of film: science fiction. Libraries and schools celebrate Star Wars day as did Mommy University with a May the 4th Be with You party. … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Foam Paint Bottles from Roylco in exchange for an honest review. Children learn best through play. Exposing them to multiple sensory activities has many benefits which is why we enjoyed Roylco’s Foam Paint Bottles. Primarily designed as an art toy, the Foam Paint Bottles contains colored soap which can be used … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided Lean to Turn Scooter by Little Tikes in exchange for our honest review. While I don’t follow all parenting trends or beliefs, I do enjoy examining the possible reasons why one toy, for example, becomes popular. My first clue that scooters are beneficial to young children is when I … [Read more…]
Farms are a magical place for little eyes and hands! Large vehicles travel through them, vegetables and fruit grow from them, and animals from large to small inhabit them. It is the mecca of activities for the entire family during every season in New Jersey as each time of the year brings an opportunity to … [Read more…]
According to the calendar it has been spring for a little while now, but it is still light jackets and hot coffee for those of us in the Garden State. It is a traditional time for birds chirping, gardening, baseball, and the beginning of sitting outside in the warm rays of the sun. Since the … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided IQ Candy in exchange for our honest review. An Amazon affiliate link is also included. I have already begun imagining all the summer adventures that await my family. Hotels have been booked and maps are getting Googled for long day trips. We don’t pack a lot of toys to … [Read more…]
There are fun toys and there are educational toys and when the two intersect endless possibilities occur. Safari Ltd. produces Toobs which are miniature figurines organized into tube shaped containers by theme. You might have noticed that I use Toobs frequently in my sensory bins; however, there are many ways these toys can be maximized for … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Indoor Gardening Kit from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. One of my favorite memories in childhood is attempting to grow beans in Kindergarten. There is a power when you are the one responsible for watering and caring for this little seed and watching it develop into a plant. There … [Read more…]