Updated for 2017! Walt Disney released Pinocchio in the theater, Glen Miller brought music to life with “In the Mood,” Germany invaded Norway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike opened. So what do these things have in common with the New Jersey State Fair? They all took place over 75 years ago in 1940! Yes, you heard … [Read more…]
Diggerland was established in 2014 in West Berlin, New Jersey, and is one of the few construction themed amusement parks in the world. As a New Jersey resident, this certainly adds to my pride, however, it is the ability for children to actually manipulate real life-sized vehicles and the massive opportunities for learning that excites … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! One of my favorite things to do over the summer is enjoy outdoor movies with my family. Whether it is at our local park, on the beach or at a drive-in theater, there are so many ways to experience a movie in the summer. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time … [Read more…]
At Mommy University we have always been really big fans of Educational Insights. Their toys spark curiosity, boost academic knowledge and enhance cognitive development. Many toys also encourage a love of science and nature. So when Educational Insights asked Mommy University to be an EI Insider, of course we said YES! As an EI Insider … [Read more…]
Visiting a zoo is an amazing, interactive and fun learning experience for kids of all ages. To learn more, you can read my article 10 Benefits of Visiting a Zoo for all the reasons you should take your kids. Although a trip to the zoo is educational all on its on, there are many ways you … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Little Tikes Treasure Hunt Sand and Water Table in exchange for our honest review. As soon as the weather gets warmer and the sun comes out, my boys ask to play with their sandbox and water table. These sensory based activities offer so many opportunities for learning through play … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we received the Dig and Discover Set from Green Toys in exchange for our honest review. My boys love going on nature walks and creating scavenger hunts. They love collecting things such as sticks, rocks and flowers. With their love of nature growing each day, I wanted to find a toy that … [Read more…]
Mommy University received the Indoor Gardening Kit from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. One of my favorite memories in childhood is attempting to grow beans in Kindergarten. There is a power when you are the one responsible for watering and caring for this little seed and watching it develop into a plant. There … [Read more…]
There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, Mommy University received the Watering Can from Green Toys in exchange for an honest review. Gardening does not require many tools or gadgets. The most basic tool is the essential watering can. In fact, it is iconic. In the dead heat of the summer, flowers thirst for water and a watering can becomes … [Read more…]