There is a tranquility when riding on a train that I believe is especially increased during the fall. Sitting on a padded seat as you pass fields and trees, the colors of red, orange and yellow blend into the colors we cherish at this time of the year. At Mommy University, we have compiled a … [Read more…]
You Don’t Need to Pack Your Bags to Visit Sodor! There are few ambassadors to children’s literature and television programming that have withstood the test of time like the jovial and hard-working Thomas the Tank Engine. The original TV series featured model trains with the voice of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr narrating his adventures across … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with Sahara Sam’s in West Berlin, NJ. Mommy University was provided with a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing upcoming Sahara Sam’s experiences for this season including brain boosting fun, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible journey! … [Read more…]
As the leaves change colors in New Jersey, we often times think that the period for amusement parks is coming to a close but Six Flags Great Adventure presents a whole new world for families as Fright Fest returns every September. The park is transformed from bright and colorful to spine-chilling. The family friendly environment, … [Read more…]
A Review of the Essex County Environmental Center! Encouraging children to get outdoors can be challenging. While some children thrive in the outdoors, others may want to cling to the comfort of their home. My guilty confession is that there are a lot of times I want to stay secluded on my sofa wrapped in … [Read more…]
Updated for 2018! Grandparents Day is often an overlooked holiday that celebrates very important people in our lives. Each year, I try to find a fun way to spend time with my kids’ grandparents to show them how much we love them. Luckily, NJ offers a variety of fun and exciting Grandparents Day experiences. There are … [Read more…]
Visiting the Met with Small Children? Despite years of taking my children to museums of art, nothing prepared me for taking them to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met. I believe by visiting museums it opens the world of possibilities to my children with thinking about and understanding the world. I … [Read more…]
WitnessHistory is Alive at Wild West City History often times carries this reputation of being frozen in a book. There are many locations, however, that offer historical re-enactments. What makes history come alive for young children can be introduced with an actor performing from a page in a book. At Wild West City, families take … [Read more…]
A Review of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan New York evokes thoughts of museums, stunning architecture and cultural institutions. As much as I love bringing young children to these locations, spaces that are designed for them are still needed and beneficial. Children still need to run, move and play. Children’s museums place emphasis on hands-on … [Read more…]
My kids absolutely LOVE Diggerland USA. Well what little boy wouldn’t love riding in and driving real construction vehicles? I have to admit, I really enjoy driving the trucks too! We have been visiting Diggerland USA for the past few summers, and it never disappoints. We have so much fun riding the classics, but really … [Read more…]