In full disclosure, we were provided the Millennium Falcon UV Light Laser from Uncle Milton Toys in exchange for our honest review. Now you can destroy the Death Star from your own home! While the Millennium Falcon may not have looked like a lot to Luke Skywalker, let’s be honest, it is one of the coolest space … [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…]
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…]
We are so excited to share that Mommy University was chosen to help celebrate the launch of the 2016 Safari Ltd. new product line. We have been provided with a brand new figurine in exchange for our honest review. At Mommy University, we love the learning opportunities provided when playing with Safari Ltd. toys. We … [Read more…]
Mommy University received Dino Construction Rocko the Styracousaurus Dump Truck and Dino Construction Company Build and Smash Set from Educational Insights as part of the EI program. A review is not required, however, we love reviewing products we feel have educational benefits. Kids love playing with toy dinosaurs. They also love playing with construction vehicles. So why … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! My family loves visiting Philadelphia. There is so much to see and do that each trip is a new learning adventure. One of our favorite places to visit is The Franklin Institute. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, The Franklin Institute is the … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]