There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Mommy University received the Watering Can from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. Gardening does not require many tools or gadgets. The most basic tool is the essential watering can. In fact, it is iconic. In the dead heat of the summer, flowers thirst for water and a watering can becomes … [Read more…]
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn When I first bought my home, I thought it would take me a year to clean up the backyard and garden. It is closing in on a decade, and we are still nowhere near where I envisioned my garden to be (which by … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. A clear sign of a great show is when you walk into the parking lot and you overhear children singing and talking about the characters. It wasn’t just MY family repeating song lyrics, but a lot of the audience … [Read more…]
“Every child is an artist.” -Pablo Picasso Children may gravitate to drawing, painting, knitting or even cooking and there are many toys that help introduce or further explore this world of possibility. Every child is an artist and every artist should have tools to expand their craft. We are providing a sampling of toys that … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided Three Little Piggies in exchange for our honest review. The story of the three little pigs has been interpreted and re-envisioned in movies, books and cartoons with each new generation. SmartGames took a story told, read and sung to children and imagined a toy that stimulates logic, reasoning and … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided the Dino X Team T. Rex Dino Dig in exchange for our honest review. My son is approaching four years old and his love of dinosaurs began a few months ago. I love that he is interested in dinosaurs because he is developing an appreciation for science and nature! … [Read more…]
It could be that the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton, Hadrosaurus foulkii, was found in Haddonfield in 1858 that inspires those in the New Jersey to dream big. Dinosaurs capture a child’s imagination and make us think of a world that no longer exists. At Mommy University, we love dinosaurs and are always on the … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided a copy of Wipe Clean First Puzzles in exchange for our honest review. Usborne Books are high quality, durable and well-designed books that offer developmental benefits for children. The Wipe Clean series includes many options including: First Words, Doodles, Telling the Time and more. I think it is a fabulous … [Read more…]
Facing an incredibly long Winter break from the school, we opted to escape to the warmer climate of Florida. The one small catch was that this trip consisted of being outnumbered by toddlers as I flew solo. For various reasons, my husband couldn’t join us for this trek, so with many debates of how to … [Read more…]