Updated for 2021! Each winter, we long for the summer sun and warmth. We promise not to complain when it gets too hot as we beg Mother Nature to end the vicious Northeast winter. Once that first stretch of hot and humid days hits, however, we abandon our promises and retreat back to our comfortable … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner with Donaldson Farms to bring you all their brain boosting family fun! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy a day on the farm. From hayrides to fruit picking to meeting farmers, farms offer endless amounts of brain boosting fun. What many people don’t realize, however, is that … [Read more…]
Get in the Hoop at Wild West City! We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with Wild West City. Mommy University was provided with family memberships in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing upcoming Wild West City experiences and events this season. Wild West City brings the West to the … [Read more…]
Growing up, my family and I would go camping up and down the east coast. After helping my father set up the tent, we would explore the forest. Part of my favorite childhood memories is the two of us exploring nature. From running into a skunk as we walked our dog and not getting sprayed … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]
We are very happy to partner with Educational Insights as they offer amazing toys that inspire learning through play. My boys love exploring the world around them. We have a wide variety of brain boosting tools from Educational Insights that help them investigate nature and gain a better understanding of our world. They love to … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]
Dinosaurs may not have walked the earth for millions of years but they have been a passionate interest for many especially children. These massive prehistoric creatures have been re-imagined in film for years, and now at Field Station: Dinosaurs they have come alive in front of us. As guests invited to attend a media day, … [Read more…]
From exploring aquariums to fishing to taking trips to the beach, we love the water and all the excitement it has to offer. My boys love learning about sea creatures, and they especially love seeing them. Each summer we have special theme days at home, and due to their love of aquatic adventures, we knew … [Read more…]
As the end of the school year approaches, one of the outdoor experiences that remind me summer is finally on our front step is the outdoor movies at Kip’s Castle (Verona) which kicks off on Fridays in June. Since the movie cannot begin until it is dark, there is always a time span between finding … [Read more…]