In full disclosure, we were provided with tickets to Andersen Farms Sunflower Maze in exchange for our honest review. Mommy University Tours Andersen Farms A-MAZE-ing Sunflower Maze Located in the heart of Sussex County, Andersen Farms has several locations that they have cultivated over twelve years of farming. This family owned business launched a Sunflower … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Established in 1956, Wild West City was created with authentic details from history. As soon as your feet hit the town, you might notice how wide the streets are and the design of the buildings. That’s because an architect from Dodge City was flown in to create a genuine Wild West feel … [Read more…]
Since I traveled up and down the east coast with my family as a child, I love visiting areas that expose us to new experiences. Driving to the Berkshires includes miles of trees, farms, and unique shops. The Berkshires is a location that overlaps with western Massachusetts and Connecticut that includes several towns each offering … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Diggerland in exchange for our honest review. Last year, when the whispers began about a construction themed amusement park opening in NJ, we knew we had to visit! As the parent who has read “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” a thousand times in the span of a week and … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Fun Felt Safari from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. The Fun Felt Safari set by Creativity for Kids immediately caught my attention at Toy Fair this year. It captures my children’s fascination of animals and blends it with artistic creativity. As little hands maneuver the pieces … [Read more…]
At Mommy University we have always been really big fans of Educational Insights. Their toys spark curiosity, boost academic knowledge and enhance cognitive development. Many toys also encourage a love of science and nature. So when Educational Insights asked Mommy University to be an EI Insider, of course we said YES! As an EI Insider … [Read more…]
The sound of a train whistle always makes my children leap up and take notice. The distinctive sounds of a train from the whistle to the wheels screeching to the chugging often gets kids excited for what’s to come. It creates a sense of wonder and sparks the imagination. No wonder movies such as Polar … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Sesame Place in exchange for our honest review. Raised on the legendary Sesame Street television program, I was actually not a child when Sesame Place first opened. Granted I am revealing my age by stating this as Sesame Place celebrates it’s 35th birthday, but there is nothing like … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Creativity Cans from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. We have heard the term STEM to distinguish Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; however, many educators promote incorporating Art into this mix for a new term and philosophy called STEAM. With the incorporation of Art, we take STEM … [Read more…]
Museums are community centers designed to inform and teach the public. When we ask what is the educational benefit of a museum, the immediate response is academic learning. Absorbing academic information, however, is scratching the surface of what museums offer families and specifically children. It can be challenging to bring young children to a museum when … [Read more…]