Against the backdrop of winter in New Jersey, the bright red and pink hearts brighten our days as we usher in Valentine’s Day. While this celebration has its roots in Christianity, the exchange of paper cards has been taking place for over one hundred years. At Mommy University, we love a fun celebration yet we … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! It’s almost here! That holiday most known for chocolate, hearts and everything pink. You guessed it, I am talking about Valentine’s Day. Although it is fun to buy hearts full of candy and give an over abundance of hugs and kisses, why not try something new this year! After reviewing what NJ … [Read more…]
We all LOVE the first snowfall! The peacefulness of the snow falling, the beauty it brings as it blankets the ground and, of course, the excitement in our kids’ eyes when they realize they have a snow day. It’s all the storms afterwards that become daunting! If your kids are anything like mine, then they … [Read more…]
Snow globes have a tendency to entrance children as they can easily control the weather for one small picturesque scene. We start to pull these out around the holiday season as they have that association of snow and seasonal celebrations. As we were compiling a list of activities to do before watching holiday movies, we … [Read more…]
This is the sensory bin that Star Wars fans have been waiting for! In our household Star Wars has a level of mystique quality which is no surprise since we had a “May the Fourth Be With You party.” When the new Star Wars toys were released in the store, my family took a trip to … [Read more…]
As we approach Christmas, there is one guilty pleasure that most families adhere to which is watching holiday movies. From the classic clay animation films from our childhood of Frosty to the surreal world of Dr. Seuss to the innocent zealous Elf, we love these films. I am going to guess that most of us … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Each year the stores are lined with a variety of advent calendars. What most have in common, however, is that they involve chocolate. Each day you open a little door to discover a lovely piece of candy. The kids eat it and the moment is over. This year why not try something … [Read more…]
A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. Each holiday in my childhood home is fondly framed with a reference to a Peanuts movie. Whether it is waiting for the Great Pumpkin with Linus, hoping … [Read more…]
Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
Capturing our imagination since humans began critically thinking about the sky, the concept of outer space is a perennial favorite for young kids. We teach babies to wish upon a star, and as they get older, they learn how the solar system functions and the technology required to put a man on the moon. Outer … [Read more…]