Whether you stay in a cabin, RV or tent, camping has amazing health, mental, physical and social benefits! I have to be honest, I have never been much of a camper. I have done it a few times but no bathrooms and tons of bugs are not for me. It wasn’t until last summer that … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received passes for the Audubon Zoo in exchange for our honest review. As soon as we finalized our trip to Louisiana, I began researching fun adventures for my family. When I found the Audubon Institute it immediately went to the top of our “must-do” list. It offers everything my family loves: … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Creativity Cans from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. We have heard the term STEM to distinguish Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; however, many educators promote incorporating Art into this mix for a new term and philosophy called STEAM. With the incorporation of Art, we take STEM … [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…]
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…]
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your kids. Although a trip to the zoo is educational all on its on, there are many ways you … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Ball Blast Bouncer from Alex Brands in exchange for our honest review. Throw, bounce, catch! There is so much fun to be had with the Scientific Explorer Ball Blast Bouncer kit from Alex Brands, but the REAL fun starts with making them. That’s right! You and your kids can … [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…]
There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the SmartLab Greenhouse in exchange for our honest review. Each year I tell myself that I will start gardening. Yet each year passes without a single seed planted. As my kids get older, I see their interest in gardening unfold so I knew it was time. Since I have … [Read more…]