A Review of the Essex County Environmental Center! Encouraging children to get outdoors can be challenging. While some children thrive in the outdoors, others may want to cling to the comfort of their home. My guilty confession is that there are a lot of times I want to stay secluded on my sofa wrapped in … [Read more…]
One of the places I was most looking forward to exploring when visiting Myrtle Beach was Brookgreen Gardens. From gorgeous statues to colorful flowers to interactive learning adventures for kids, Brookgreen Gardens offers hours or should I say days of exploration and discovery! Conveniently located on Route 17 between Murrels Inlet and Pawleys Island in … [Read more…]
My family absolutely loves visiting aquariums. We love learning about new sea creatures, enjoying hands-on activities like petting stingrays and making family memories. That is why when we decided to take a short trip to Myrtle Beach we knew we had to visit Ripley’s Aquarium. Located right on Broadway at the Beach, Ripley’s Aquarium offers … [Read more…]
While we often times consider our backyard full of simple things like grass, a garden or patio, The Academy of Natural Sciences has brought an innovative exhibit called Backyard Adventures to help us appreciate the wonders right outside our own home. The exhibit is overflowing with interactive stations for families to learn through play. What … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Start Your Adventure at Bass Pro Shops At Mommy University we are always looking for new opportunities to encourage our children to enjoy and appreciate nature. We take our kids on hikes, fishing and camping which stimulates their interest in the great outdoors. Bringing children to spaces like nature centers and science centers … [Read more…]
As ambassadors for NCircle Entertainment we look forward to sharing with our readers educational and engaging entertainment for children as well as offering giveaways. The recently released Octonauts 12 Rescue Mission DVD offers new underwater adventures with our favorite explorers. The rescue missions included on this DVD are: Mariana Trench Adventure, Barracudas, Artificial Reef, Siphonophore, … [Read more…]
As ambassadors for NCircle Entertainment we look forward to sharing with our readers educational and engaging entertainment for children as well as offering giveaways. The Cat in the Hat is one of the most iconic felines in print and also now on television. Dr. Seuss’s character has transformed from making mischief to raising our awareness … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Fishing is a way of life where I live in Sussex County, NJ. Families love taking advantage of gorgeous Lake Hopatcong during every season to spend the day fishing. Whether it’s from a dock, a boat or a bridge, families love casting their line and waiting for the perfect catch. In my post … [Read more…]
Grow Wings with Insect Lore! In New Jersey, there is nothing like pops of color that emerge in our garden after a cold and grey winter. Slowly purple appears in the creeping phlox to the pink of our butterfly bush. Our favorite color, however, is the orange on a butterfly’s wing. We have always been … [Read more…]
The deep red of a plump strawberry is my favorite spring sight as it is being plucked off the vine under the azure sky, and my favorite treat is eating that strawberry shortly after it is brought home. Throughout New Jersey, and in many other locations, is the opportunity to Pick Your Own (PYO) fruits … [Read more…]