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…]
As a mom of 2 boys, you would think my life is all about cars, dinosaurs and bodily functions done at the most inappropriate times (you know what I mean). BUT it’s not! Yes, my boys love playing with dinosaurs, monster trucks and trains, and the word “fart” comes up way more times than I … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! At Mommy University, we love visiting farms especially farms in NJ! A family or school trip to the farm offers so many amazing developmental benefits as well as fun and exciting adventures. Although we love visiting farms year round, the fall has a special touch of magic. As I scroll through Facebook and Instagram, … [Read more…]
This summer my boys and I decided to delve into the world of Harry Potter. We had planned a trip to Universal Orlando Resort so I thought it would be a good idea to start reading the novels in order to better understand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Together, we read the illustrated version … [Read more…]
As a child, my family loved going on vacations close to home as we really enjoyed what the East Coast had to offer. I have very fond memories from my childhood when my mom and dad took us to fun and unique places to explore. One place I remember quite well is Williamsburg, Virginia. I … [Read more…]
Mommy University is honored to partner with the following brands to bring you this sponsored post: MomTrends, Meredith Publications, Jif, Munchkin, Visit Williamsburg, SwaddleMe and New Balance. From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I clung to Parents magazine as if it was my lifeline. It helped me understand this journey I was … [Read more…]
“A tale as old as time a song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast.” The classic tale of heroic and headstrong Belle falling for the misunderstood and mysterious beast comes to life at The Growing Stage this October. From the stunning costumes to the incredible acting to the inspiring voices, Beauty and the … [Read more…]