Updated for 2021! One of my favorite late spring activities is strawberry picking. Being from the Garden State, there are plenty of options to choose from all with their own fun and unique spin on strawberry picking adventures. Not only do families get to experience the fun of picking their own fruit, many farms also … [Read more…]
Last year my family made our first trip to Disney World and it was completely overwhelming and wonderful all at the same time. Sadly, we scheduled our last full day of this whirlwind tour at Animal Kingdom which was when my family’s energy had dropped. While we saw the shows and enjoyed Kilimanjaro Safari, our … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Free Family Movies at Kinnelon Cinemas This Summer! At Mommy University, we love finding unique learning opportunities for our readers. We have been collecting and publishing posts highlighting FREE (or low cost) movies that you can bring your children to this summer. Kinnelon Cinemas will be offering FREE movies as part of the … [Read more…]
Coloring outdoors has never been so fun! If you are looking for strategies to encourage your child to get outside we have some cool options from Faber Castell and Creativity for Kids that inspires the artist in your child. We have partnered with these two amazing imaginative companies for this Let’s Play Outdoors Giveaway. Whether it … [Read more…]
Soar this summer with Air Hogs! At times, encouraging children to go outside can be challenging. Some children need to find the spark that creates a thrilling reason to venture in the sun. The key is finding what connects with the child which is why we enjoy Air Hogs. This company has been producing amazing … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! It always seems to approach so quickly. We are so busy planning the holidays, what to send in to school for Valentine’s Day, where to go for spring break…then BAM, it’s Mother’s Day! Now, in my family, my husband always works on Mother’s Day so I spend the day with my mom … [Read more…]
As a kid, I remember attending church with my mom and sister. I loved my church. The choir was unique as they sang Our Father with enthusiasm behind a full band. I remember holding hands with my sister and fellow church goers as we all sang together happily. It was a wonderful time in my … [Read more…]
My son has always been hypnotized by marble runs we had seen in the store and in children’s museums. While they looked intriguing, nothing captured my attention like the Q-BA-Maze from Mindware. The Q-BA-Maze 2.0 Mega Stunt Set consists of 56 cubes, 2 stunt pieces, 15 steel marbles and 1 design booklet. There are three … [Read more…]
If you follow Mommy University, then you know that I am a HUGE Disney fan. We travel to Walt Disney World about twice a year, love watching Disney movies, sing Disney songs all the time (especially Moana), play Disney games and have enough Disney toys to fill our own toy store. That is why I … [Read more…]