Your Family Will be Enchanted in Mystic! As much as I love the Garden State, my family has traveling feet. We love to see and experience new locations that challenge our perspective and make us think. Mystic is located several hours from the heart of New Jersey which makes it an ideal destination for a … [Read more…]
Have you slept under a blue whale? How about under a T. Rex? Have you slept with lions? As a kid there is so much wonder in sleeping in a room that is not your bedroom whether it is a friend’s house or a campground, but there are also so many amazing places that offer … [Read more…]
“Kids learn best through play.” Now if you follow Mommy University, you know this is a statement you can find all throughout our website. What you probably don’t know is that this particular quote comes directly from the Smugglers’ Notch website. That’s right! On the children’s ski and ride section, parents will find that Smugglers’ … [Read more…]
For the past 4 years, my family and I have been lucky enough to spend Easter week in Disney World. Each trip has been a magical experience, and we cannot wait to visit again this year. Besides the usual Disney adventures, there are so many fun events and activities that families can enjoy during Easter. … [Read more…]
This past September, my husband and I took a long Disney vacation with our 6 week old baby boy. I know that may sound a little crazy, but as huge Disney fans, we knew this would be a magical vacation for the entire family and a wonderful way to begin the bonding process. Plus we … [Read more…]
When I booked my annual Disney vacation for this past September I knew I’d be traveling with my 2 month old. At the time, I didn’t really think about the logistics of taking an infant to the most magical place on Earth. As it turned out, my son was born two weeks late and now … [Read more…]
When I was little, I did not experience extravagant vacations. We didn’t take cruises to the islands, explore Europe or fly to Hawaii. What I remember, however, are all the summer trips to Hersheypark, the family adventures at Lake George and the countless trips to visit family in Rhode Island. What makes a family vacation … [Read more…]
As I am sure you know by now that my family and I won an amazing weekend vacation at Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Vermont. As part of this fun-filled weekend, I was able to try something I have always want to do, SNOWSHOEING. Since my kids were going to be in full day ski camps … [Read more…]
About 6 years ago, our then family of only 3 went to Vermont for spring break. During that time, we visited Smugglers’ Notch to see what this amazing resort had to offer. We were so blown away by its family friendly atmosphere and never-ending activities that we swore we would return one day for a … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love focusing on finding the teachable moments in every experience. This is especially true when we go on vacation. I believe kids learn best through play and engaging in meaningful experiences. When we choose a place to vacation, I make sure there are fun family adventures that offer opportunities for all … [Read more…]