Mommy University is excited to partner with Creativity for Kids to bring you this exciting holiday giveaway! As I unpack Christmas ornaments, I pull out for the third year snow globes the kids had made thanks to a craft kit from Creativity for Kids. The snow globes have become a staple decoration as I place them on … [Read more…]
Mommy University is excited to partner with Faber Castell to bring you this exciting holiday giveaway! While some children appreciate the details associated with fine art like drawing or coloring, there are others that love to dig their fingers into their artwork. Faber Castell recognizes that some artists need a hands-on approach to their creations and … [Read more…]
The costumes and props used in this post were provided by Oriental Trading. Games were provided by Pressman Toys. My boys (and I) are HUGE Harry Potter fans. They love watching the movies and they were both Harry Potter one year for Halloween. My son even decorated his room with a Harry Potter theme! I … [Read more…]
Late November means crisp temperatures for my husband and children; however, for my parents, they are sporting flip flops a thousand miles away in Florida. As we approach Thanksgiving, I am always a little saddened that my snow bird parents are not here even though we strongly disagree on the side dishes that should be … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! A corner of the North Pole at your local Bass Pro Shops! We believe in the tranquility and calm that comes with going outdoors. One store that has been encouraging families to get outside is Bass Pro Shops. As the holiday season approaches, they offer a family fun activity called Santa’s Wonderland … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Looking for fun and unique ways for your kids to celebrate the holidays? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out the upcoming events this November and December at your local Michaels craft store. Since my kids have been old enough to hold a crayon, I have … [Read more…]
My daughter is self-appointed royalty. For her, the Disney princesses represent the best qualities: strong, brave, hard-working, and artistic. Overcoming obstacles in their lives, each character has strong qualities that inspire her to grow as an individual. She naturally gravitates towards toys that highlight these admirable heroines but as a parent who believes in educational … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Looking for fun and unique ways for your kids to celebrate Halloween? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out the upcoming events this October at your local Michaels craft store. Since my kids have been old enough to hold a crayon, I have been bringing them … [Read more…]
Let’s Go Fishing! Recently, we held our first casual and outdoor birthday party. Unlike previous celebrations, I wanted the focus to remain on friends playing and hanging out together. With a fishing theme, the kids were pretty much focused on swimming in the lake; however, I still wanted one craft. In my mind, I designed … [Read more…]
Photo Credit: Melinda Johnson of Melinda Jae Photography My family is planning a big trip to Universal Orlando Resort this summer. We visited once before but since it was 4 years ago the boys remember very little about the trip. To get ready for our vacation, we have been searching the Universal website and watching fun YouTube … [Read more…]