Last June, my family was invited to explore Field Station: Dinosaurs as part of Media Day. Lucky for my son, it was also Scout Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for scouts to explore, discover and learn with friends and family. Scout Day takes place twice a year with the next one taking place June … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! As the leaves change color and the smell of apple pie fills the air, fun and exciting Halloween events begin to pop up all over NJ (and beyond). From haunted houses to costume parades to night time corn mazes, there are plenty of activities to keep you on your toes this fall. … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Grandparents Day is often an overlooked holiday that celebrates very important people in our lives. Each year, I try to find a fun way to spend time with my kids’ grandparents to show them how much we love them. Luckily, NJ offers a variety of fun and exciting Grandparents Day experiences. There are … [Read more…]
Photo Credit: Melinda Johnson of Melinda Jae Photography My family is planning a big trip to Universal Orlando Resort this summer. We visited once before but since it was 4 years ago the boys remember very little about the trip. To get ready for our vacation, we have been searching the Universal website and watching fun YouTube … [Read more…]
Go Fish! Tips for a Memorable Fishing Party Do you have fifty different ideas you want to implement for your child’s birthday party? Maybe, you are pinning ideas right now. I have a tendency to design complicated birthday parties because themes are fun. This year, however, we wanted to simplify our lives in summer activities … [Read more…]
Even though I have 2 boys at home, the movie Moana is a favorite in our house. My 5-year old can sing every word to every song and loves playing with his Moana toys and reading Moana books. We even waited in line for 45 minutes at Disney World to meet Moana! It’s a movie … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! When you think Christmas, the first thing that pops in your head is definitely NOT summer! Christmas in July, however, has been growing in popularity in NJ (and beyond) allowing for holiday fun to be enjoyed in the warm weather too! Each summer I see more and more events and experiences that celebrate … [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 my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. Although camps are fun, and my boys participate in half-day ones for a few weeks, they can be expensive so I need to find more activities to occupy their time. To help engage them I decided to … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with the Delaware River Railroad to bring you this amazing giveaway! Do you have a budding engineer in your home? Our children have been enthralled with #1 blue engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, that inspired their young minds to travel and experience exciting adventures. Thomas has not only … [Read more…]