Updated for 2021! Returning this year to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration! Similar to the Egg Hunt, this exploration takes guests on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase at Epcot. It is a fun interactive way to get kids learning while having fun! To get started, guests purchase … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe that summer camp offers amazing benefits for kids. Besides building lifelong friendships and memories, kids enhance important academic skills which help them beat the summer slide. There are so many wonderful brain boosting camps to choose from as there are camps for all interests, ages and budgets. BUT if your … [Read more…]
A Review of Anne Kolb Nature Center The beauty of the outdoors changes with each location you explore. Whether it is the crisp clean mountain air or the warmth of the sand on a beach, getting outdoors promotes a greater appreciation of the world. Since falling in love with nature centers in our home state … [Read more…]
Updated for 2023! For many, the word winter is synonymous with skiing. As soon as the first snowflake hits the ground, they are hitting the slopes. Although skiing is an exciting way to enjoy the outdoors, it can be quite pricey making this sport out of reach for many families. I am here to tell … [Read more…]
We all have lifted our eyes to the sky and pondered the stars that twinkle in the night. Whether it is a star, planet or the moon, we all share this curiosity about the universe and our place within the vast space. However, it is unlikely most of us will travel to another galaxy let … [Read more…]
When vacationing in Myrtle Beach, you immediately think of a sunshine, beaches and seashells. If that is all you see in Myrtle Beach, you are missing the full natural splendor of this area. In Murrels Inlet, Brookgreen Gardens spans over 9,100 acres consisting of distinctive areas that will expand your mind. From towering sculptures to lush … [Read more…]
Mommy University is excited to partner with New York Botanical Garden to bring you this exciting holiday giveaway! The skyline of Manhattan is dotted with towering buildings and iconic structures. We know them when we see them. The New York Botanical Garden has been re-imagining the Big Apple for 26 years in their own unique expression. Each holiday … [Read more…]
Is it later gator or see you in a while crocodile? At Alligator Adventure it’s actually both. When we travel, I look for locations to visit that one, if not all of the family members, will enjoy. Ideally, it will offer an educational component or complement an interest one of us already possesses. Exploring Myrtle Beach there … [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…]
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…]