“The arts can be a home that brings us together as we celebrate the stories and tales we have shared for generations, as well as introducing new cultures, ideas and thoughts to our young people.” ~ Steve Fredericks, Founder and Executive Director After 7 long months, the Growing Stage has finally opened their doors to … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! I absolutely LOVE fall! I love the sights, the smells, and all the fun fall experiences. Luckily, as a New Jersey resident, there are so many amazing fall adventures to choose from. From haunted attractions to nighttime corn mazes to pumpkin picking, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In this post, … [Read more…]
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! This spring and summer, tour over 350 acres of terrain in New Jersey that replicates 11 simulated natural habitats housing over 1,200 exotic creatures from six continents! Six Flags Great Adventure has brought back a family favorite which is the Wild Safari Drive Thru starting on March 20, 2021. … [Read more…]
With the nice weather finally upon us, we are itching to get out. We have loved hiking and exploring nature since the State Parks reopened, but now it’s time to try something new. NJ has been closed for quite awhile which has inspired new and exciting virtual experiences. Now that things are slowly opening up, … [Read more…]
The kids are off from school and it’s a scramble to find activities to fill the days and in some instances hours! Every year we try to incorporate learning through play and travel. While there are amazing opportunities to learn in New Jersey, everyone maintains a budget. At Mommy University, we also know that there … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Are you ready? The holidays are upon us! The bright twinkling lights, the hustle and bustle in the stores, the smell of peppermint fills the air and children are bursting with excitement. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It can also be very overwhelming. Besides finding the right … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! The holidays are known for lights, presents and decorations but they are also known for incredible meals and delicious baked treats. This holiday season, get creative in the kitchen with a fun cooking class or workshop. Throughout NJ there are amazing cooking facilities that offer classes for all ages. This holiday season, … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! Affordable family fun at Regal Cinemas This Holiday! Part of the holiday joy is curling up on the sofa with family to watch iconic movies every year! We quote the movies easily without hesitation, we share the memes inspired by the movies, and test each other’s knowledge on trivia about the films. Whether … [Read more…]
Although it was probably my least favorite book in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix was one of my favorite movies! That’s why when I found out that it was the next show in the Harry Potter Concert Series at NJPAC I knew we had to go! This was our second … [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…]