What do nursery rhymes, fairy tales and wizarding worlds all have in common? They are all stories kids love. Whether it’s the Old Woman in the Shoe, Snow White or Harry Potter, these stories take us to far away lands and expand our imaginations. BUT what if those stories could come to life? Well, many … [Read more…]
You are shore to have a good time! My childhood memories do not include “the shore” even though I was born and raised in New Jersey. After visiting Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, however, I am determined that my children have experiences surrounding this cherished destination. Breakwater Beach is filled with numerous splash experiences with a … [Read more…]
If you are looking for adventure, then Mountain Creek Waterpark is a MUST DO experience for you and your family this summer! With so many adventures to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy from the littlest to the oldest member of your family. Located in picturesque Sussex County, Mountain Creek Waterpark is … [Read more…]
My first experience with the New Jersey State Museum was working as an intern in college sifting through dirt for shark teeth and fossils. Decades later I returned with my family to tour the museum to learn about the hands-on learning opportunities it offers families as well as the natural history it informs visitors about … [Read more…]
In Bergen County the dinosaurs roam and roar! By the age of five, my daughter has had the distinct pleasure of watching dinosaurs guard their eggs, take a sip at the watering hole and hide in the trees. In fact, the amount of dinosaurs she has observed is impressive but more so that through her … [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…]
Ever wonder what all the fuss is about when your friends start sharing posts about signing up for KidsBowlFree.com? Well, I was curious too when I first signed up years ago when my boys were little. I am not a great bowler but I LOVE bowling. What I quickly discovered was that bowling is a … [Read more…]
Go Boldly into Outer Space with Star Trek! When Star Trek hit television screens in 1966, it empowered viewers to go boldly into outer space exploring the possibility of what might be in other worlds and galaxies. It also demonstrated the ability for us to have characters of diverse backgrounds and complex roles. Decades later, … [Read more…]
Mommy University’s Review of Bergen County Zoo Located in the heart of Van Saun Park is the hidden treasure that is Bergen County Zoo. Established in 1960, it is a quiet destination that is ideal for young families. With its affordable admission price (which becomes FREE in November until May), it attracts visitors to observe animals … [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…]