In full disclosure, SmartLab Toys provided us with science kits in exchange for our honest review. It’s icky, it’s gooey, it’s slimy, it’s gross!! It’s science! At Mommy University, we love science! We especially love hands-on learning experiences where kids can be fully engaged in the learning process. What’s more engaging and fun than overflowing … [Read more…]
The Ants Go Marching On… We were so excited to learn that we won the Ant Farm from Uncle Milton at Blogger Bash. Immediately after receiving our Harvester Ants in the mail my children were bopping up and down. We set the Ant Farm up with sand, and we had read the instructions which explained … [Read more…]
If you have a child that is interested in outer space, solar systems, constellations or simply a dreamer interested in staring at the stars, then you will love our latest list from our Awesome Book series. For this article, we have compiled suggested books that are out of this world! This list is full of diverse … [Read more…]
They creep, they crawl, they scare, they excite, they bring upon a variety of emotions from complete horror to total fascination. Love them or hate them, but the world would not be the same without creepy crawly critters! From spiders to snakes to rats to cockroaches, creepy and crawly critters are vital to our ecosystem. … [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…]
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was founded in 1812. Its focus intertwines research, education and engaging the public to promote science. You can’t get much better than that when looking for an amazing learning experience! There are several permanent exhibits that are impressive as it is designed to appeal to various types … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Sunshine at your fingertips at New Jersey Farms! Sunflowers are regal plants as they tower over us with their bright disposition. Who can resist smiling when they see a sunflower? Well, at Mommy University, we certainly can’t which is why last year and this year we visited locations that offered sunflowers. We … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received passes to the Audubon Aquarium in exchange for our honest review. As you know by now, we love to travel! This summer, we have been all over the state of NJ, explored parts of Pennsylvania and took a road trip to Louisiana (just to name a few). When we travel, … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received Backyard Safari products from Alex Brands in exchange for this article. Affiliate links are also included. My boys love being outside. They love walking through the woods, going on nature scavenger hunts and finding cool bugs. What I love as a parent is that they are introduced to math and … [Read more…]
It’s a sport, a hobby, a profession, a skill! So what am I talking about? Fishing of course! Fishing is an activity that crosses all gender, cultural and economic lines. Once you are on the dock, in the boat or on the bank of the river, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you … [Read more…]