We have recently found ourselves stuck safe at home. Yes, we can go for walks and go to the store for essentials, but otherwise, we are encouraged to stay home. Since then, we have come up with some fun and unique ways to keep the kids busy and engaged during this time. That includes virtual story … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Miniland, Faber-Castell, Little Kids Inc., Green Toys, Thames and Cosmos, Magformers, Wild Republic, Fluffy Cloudz and MindWare. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play with should enhance development and aid in … [Read more…]
Stuck home for awhile? We have all recently found ourselves in a very unique situation. We are suddenly becoming homeschool parents and not by choice. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my kids, but being home with them for 4 weeks DURING the school year will be very overwhelming. Although I am … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Are you ready? The holidays are upon us! The bright twinkling lights, the hustle and bustle in the stores, the smell of peppermint fills the air and children are bursting with excitement. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It can also be very overwhelming. Besides finding the right … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
While Halloween and Christmas have a focus on children, nuzzled in between is the understated Thanksgiving. With a focus on family, food and fun, Thanksgiving is the American tradition. It starts with snacking, there is a lot of eating, a parade, a lot of football, and possibly depending on your sanity, shopping before Black Friday. … [Read more…]
With two children a year apart, the holidays were a big deal at the daycare where they both attended. Daycares or Learning Centers make holidays a big celebration and as the parent of young kids I always wanted to make the parties a little more special. Yes, I am that parent that adding a little … [Read more…]
Celebrated in over 150 countries, February 22 is an important date for the Girls Scouts of America. World Thinking Day has focused on diversity, equity and inclusion since its inception in 1926. This event is celebrated by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts; however, that celebratory event can include various activities from learning about different countries … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we heard whispers that Lowe’s was bringing back their Build & Grow workshops which were popular with my family for several years. We were thrilled to learn that the Lowe’s Build & Grow has returned but under a new name, Lowe’s DIY Kids’ Workshop! The DIY Kids’ Workshops are FREE monthly themed projects for children … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Crayola, Faber-Castell, Little Kids Inc., Goliath Games, WowWee, Just Play, Skyrocket, Pressman Toys, Basic Fun, MindWare, Jakks and Bulls i Toys. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play with should … [Read more…]