As soon as you walk into Universal you feel as if you have entered a movie set. From the giant Transformer to a replica of Skull Island to the iconic entrance to Jurassic Park, it is breathtaking! Entering The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, however, brings on a new feeling of awe and wonder. Even … [Read more…]
I recently kicked off my holiday season by attending my first Momtrends Holiday Soirée. I was excited to spend a couple of hours in NYC with some amazing fellow bloggers. As I walked into Spotlight Studios, I could instantly feel the holiday spirit. The room was full of happy moms talking, sharing stories and, of … [Read more…]
We LOVE train rides at Mommy University especially ones that invoke the spirit and wonder of the holidays. A holiday train ride offers a unique family experience that is perfect for kicking off the holiday season. This year, we are so excited to partner with the Tri-State Railway Historical Society to bring you information on … [Read more…]
Each year we look for new and unique ways to celebrate the holidays. From shows to events to parades, New Jersey offers a wide variety of family friendly experiences that help kick of the season of giving. This year, we were so excited to be introduced to the Hunterdon Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus who host an … [Read more…]
Fantastics beasts, owls, training dragons, fortune telling and magic! Those are all things you have read about in books, seen in the movies or experienced at major theme parks, but this November, enter into a wizarding world nearby in Philadelphia. That’s right, November 29-December 1, guests at the Academy of Natural Sciences will experience the … [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…]
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…]
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…]
Updated for 2020! Includes virtual Santa experiences! It’s that time of year again! Santa flies, strolls and parades into malls all across New Jersey. We are lucky to be NJ residents as our selection of malls is vast making the holiday season even more exciting and festive. Although it seems that Santa arrives earlier and … [Read more…]
My kids love playing on their iPad and my iPhone. Since I limit their screen time, I am always looking for apps that offer a fun interactive learning experience as to make the most of this time. I love apps that offer hands-on learning that can be used in conjunction with technology. That is why … [Read more…]