As we approach Christmas, there is one guilty pleasure that most families adhere to which is watching holiday movies. From the classic clay animation films from our childhood of Frosty to the surreal world of Dr. Seuss to the innocent zealous Elf, we love these films. I am going to guess that most of us … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Due to the sale of their building, the Christmas Ice Caverns will not open in 2019. We will update this post, once we learn of their new location. The Christmas Ice Caverns have been a New Jersey tradition celebrating their 51st Anniversary this year! Families migrate to Jody’s Silk Florist and Patio … [Read more…]
The Force is Strong with this Gift Guide We are so excited to bring you this year’s Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with Wonder Forge, Spin Master, Stride Rite, Uncle Milton Toys, Costume Supercenter and Creativity for Kids who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with Wonder Forge, VTech, Spin Master, Crayola, Educational Insights, ALEX Brands and Creativity for Kids who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! One of my favorite experiences during the holiday season is enjoying a wonderful holiday show with my family. Whether it is a musical, play or ballet, watching a theatrical performance with your family is a great way to kick off the holiday season. At Mommy University, we believe that exposing children to the … [Read more…]
Most families have holiday traditions. Whether it is one that has been passed on for generations or one that was just created, traditions are a fun way to bring family members together to celebrate. Some popular traditions are cutting down a Christmas tree, baking cookies, hiding an Elf around the house and sprinkling reindeer food … [Read more…]
We are very excited to partner with DJC Creations to bring you this amazing giveaway. One holiday tradition we love in our house is making cookies for Santa and leaving them out on Christmas Eve. I let the kids decorate their own cookies which makes them even more excited for Santa to see and eat … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Each year the stores are lined with a variety of advent calendars. What most have in common, however, is that they involve chocolate. Each day you open a little door to discover a lovely piece of candy. The kids eat it and the moment is over. This year why not try something … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! The little trick or treaters have come and gone, candy wrappers are scattered around the house and stores are forcing you to put together those Christmas lists already. I am here to encourage you to not forget about Thanksgiving. It’s so easy to fall into the hype and go full force into … [Read more…]
Elf on the Shelf either raises cheers or groans and in some instances both occur in the same household. The concept is simple: an elf from Santa’s workshop visits your home usually after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Children name the elf (or elves if there are multiple children) and his role is to report back … [Read more…]