Updated for 2019! When you think of Hershey, PA, I am sure you think of chocolate, rides, chocolate, family fun, chocolate…well, you get the picture. This September, enjoy something a little different in the Sweetest Place on Earth by attending their Annual Wine and Food Festival. From September 6-8, 2019, guests can enjoy a … [Read more…]
Each visit to New Orleans brings new experiences and adventures. Whether it is a fun tour, delicious cuisine or a new museum, there is something unique and interesting to experience. Ever since our first trip, I have wanted to explore the National WWII Museum located in the heart of New Orleans. Voted the #2 Museum … [Read more…]
UPDATED FOR 2021! The crisp sound and sweet taste of a freshly picked apple is part of the wonder and excitement of fall in New Jersey. Apple picking is almost a rite of passage in New Jersey as there are so many delicious varieties to choose from as well as farms to visit. This fall, … [Read more…]
Every time we visit Walt Disney World we look for a fun new adventure. If that adventure is free, it’s even better! This past trip we discovered Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Now I have seen the sign over the firehouse on Main Street each visit but this was the first time we decided to … [Read more…]
For years, I have wanted to visit Dollywood. Each time we drove through Tennessee on our way to Louisiana, I would see the signs for this iconic park and hope that one day we could visit as a family. This summer I finally got my wish. My family and I were so lucky to be … [Read more…]
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time to squeeze in a short family getaway. You could take a last minute road trip to Cooperstown, up in Otsego County, New York and visit some of the many attractions in this beautiful area. With the picturesque backdrop of the mountains, this family destination … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe children learn so much through play. By encouraging open ended play, kids learn to be more independent and how to problem solve as well as develop an understanding of their likes and dislikes. Open (or unstructured play) also gives kids the opportunity to develop their creativity and imagination. All of … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Each September, museums all across the country open their doors for FREE allowing everyone to experience the beauty, wonder and intrigue they have to offer. The Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day is a way for other museums to “emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian’s Institute in Washington D.C.” which offers free admission … [Read more…]
It is almost the start of the school year which often brings upon hope and excitement. For many parents, however, it is a time of uncertainty. They wonder if it is going to be another year where their child does not get what he/she needs. For most kids, the school system provides them the emotional, … [Read more…]
Every summer, we inevitably take a family picture that makes me say to myself, “That one is definitely going on the Christmas card.” Whether it is at our favorite amusement park, on a cruise or in a new city during a road trip, we always capture amazing family memories in the summer. When it comes … [Read more…]