A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. Each holiday in my childhood home is fondly framed with a reference to a Peanuts movie. Whether it is waiting for the Great Pumpkin with Linus, hoping … [Read more…]
Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
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…]
In full disclosure, we received the kick flipper from PlaSmart in exchange for our honest review. My son recently told me that he wanted to learn to skateboard. Being that he is only 6 years old, I was definitely nervous about the prospect of him zipping down the driveway and falling. The Kick Flipper by … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the SmartMax Mega Ball Run in exchange for our honest review. At Mommy University, we are always looking for amazing brain boosting toys that offer opportunities for kids to learn and grow. I was first introduced to SmartMax at Blogger Bash in July 2014. Soon after I reviewed SmartMax Rescue … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the costumes and accessories used in this post from Wholesale Halloween Costumes in exchange for this article. Wholesale Halloween Costumes has done it again. They have provided us with durable and comfortable costumes that have allowed for hours of fun and learning. Since my kids LOVE superheroes and have a … [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…]
In full disclosure, I was provided with the Chef costume from Wholesale Halloween Costumes in exchange for my honest review. At Mommy University, we believe that cooking with kids offers valuable life lessons as well as academic and developmental benefits. Whether it’s stirring the pancake mix, making a sandwich, decorating a cupcake or even putting … [Read more…]
Monica and I recently had the pleasure of attending the biggest night in play, Sweet Suite 2015. It was part of one of the greatest blogging conferences of the year, Blogger Bash NYC. For 5 hours, Monica and I were able to regress to our childhood and explore games and toys we only wish were … [Read more…]
Who said a pool is just for swimming and splashing? As you know, at Mommy University we are always looking for ways to incorporate learning into activities we do with our kids. We also look for easy and affordable activities that moms and dads can do right at home. After coming up with 5 ways … [Read more…]