The holidays are a great time to get away and escape your everyday life. Whether it is to visit family, continue with family traditions or make new memories, traveling is a fun way to experience the magic of the holidays. Here are some posts we have written with holiday travel in mind! If you like … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! A corner of the North Pole at your local Bass Pro Shops! We believe in the tranquility and calm that comes with going outdoors. One store that has been encouraging families to get outside is Bass Pro Shops. As the holiday season approaches, they offer a family fun activity called Santa’s Wonderland … [Read more…]
“Where are the instructions?” As a parent, I grimaced when I heard those words. I heard my child shout this question as she opened the Build & Imagine toy but quickly responded with, “No instructions are needed.” Often times our children expect instructions in order to play with toys but this limits their creativity. The … [Read more…]
There is a tranquility when riding on a train that I believe is especially increased during the fall. Sitting on a padded seat as you pass fields and trees, the colors of red, orange and yellow blend into the colors we cherish at this time of the year. At Mommy University, we have compiled a … [Read more…]
Take photographs and leave your footprints… One of the greatest experiences we can offer our families is the ability to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. There is a tranquility and balance achieved with each step we take into the woods. New Jersey may be known for being the Garden State, however, it is also … [Read more…]
“It’s about reinforcing a child’s natural instinct to believe!” –Mario the Magician At Mommy University, we have been fascinated by the idea of magic. The very possibility that what our mind tells us is not logical can be achieved with the snap of two fingers. When our children have the opportunity to witness magic at … [Read more…]
As the Toy Industry has congregated for over 100 years in the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, it is solely for those in the industry which means no children. Since toys are designed to encourage children to play this may seem strange; however, in 2016 Play Fair was born which changed EVERYTHING! The Toy … [Read more…]
My daughter is self-appointed royalty. For her, the Disney princesses represent the best qualities: strong, brave, hard-working, and artistic. Overcoming obstacles in their lives, each character has strong qualities that inspire her to grow as an individual. She naturally gravitates towards toys that highlight these admirable heroines but as a parent who believes in educational … [Read more…]
You Don’t Need to Pack Your Bags to Visit Sodor! There are few ambassadors to children’s literature and television programming that have withstood the test of time like the jovial and hard-working Thomas the Tank Engine. The original TV series featured model trains with the voice of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr narrating his adventures across … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with Sahara Sam’s in West Berlin, NJ. Mommy University was provided with a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing upcoming Sahara Sam’s experiences for this season including brain boosting fun, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible journey! … [Read more…]