Ever wish you could fly amongst the trees like a bird or swing from branch to branch like Tarzan? Well, now you can (sort of). All across NJ, families can enjoy exciting outdoor aerial adventures. From treetop courses to 4-story structures, there are plenty of opportunities for families to climb, swing, and explore. It’s a … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! This holiday season may look and feel a little different but that does not mean the fun has to stop! In fact, several exciting ways to enjoy some holiday cheer are popping up all over NJ (and beyond). A popular activity for families this summer was drive through events. This holiday season, … [Read more…]
One location we visit no matter the season is the Liberty Science Center. Consisting of four floors of massive exhibits, this space embodies learning through play. Children can run, jump, touch, feel, smell and see immersive experiences that promote academic enrichment. If it’s raining or sunny, Liberty Science Center is the perfect place to bring … [Read more…]
As we were preparing to leave for our trip to see Monster Jam, I quickly scanned YouTube videos and read reviews to have a better idea what to expect. While each of them provided some insight, none of them fully communicated the absolute fun that entails highly trained drivers manipulating 12,000 tons of monster truck … [Read more…]
Each New Year’s I stay far away from making resolutions. Instead, I make lists of places I want to visit and adventures I want to experience. Although we love to travel, and we have many travel destinations on our MUST DO list, it is important to look right within our home state of New Jersey … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we LOVE visiting museums, and we love them even more when they are FREE! Luckily, there are opportunities all year long to enjoy exciting, interactive and unique museums all over the country. On the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE admission to museums all across … [Read more…]
“It’s about reinforcing a child’s natural instinct to believe!” –Mario the Magician At Mommy University, we have been fascinated by the idea of magic. The very possibility that what our mind tells us is not logical can be achieved with the snap of two fingers. When our children have the opportunity to witness magic at … [Read more…]
Pennsylvania State University is a massively large university spread over 20 campuses; however, University Park is the biggest campus and is host to the NCAA Division 1 sports like football and basketball. This institution is well-known for many things like their meteorology, engineering and nursing schools as well as their success in sports. You might … [Read more…]
The sights, sounds and excitement at a Monster Jam show is something you will never forget and an experience you will want to enjoy again and again! After attending (and judging) my first Monster Jam show at the Prudential Center, I was hooked. That is why I was so excited when my family was offered … [Read more…]
2019 Free Summer Movies at Mayo Performing Arts Center This Summer! At Mommy University, we love finding unique learning opportunities for our readers. We have been collecting and publishing posts highlighting FREE (or low-cost) movies that you can bring your children to this summer which you can check out here! We recently discovered that Mayo Performing … [Read more…]