Get Outdoors! Now more than ever, getting outdoors and inhaling some fresh air has never been more paramount to our mental health. Absorbing Vitamin D from the sun has always helped improve my mood after a wet and dreary spring, yet hiking through the woods to smell, touch, and see nature can help restore balance … [Read more…]
No matter the season, it’s important to get outside, take in the fresh air and go for a walk. To make it even more exciting, why not turn that walk into a hike? You can explore new places or even just your own backyard. You can set out for an adventure with friends, family or … [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…]
Nothing says fall quite like a hay maze, pumpkin patch and apple cider! Now, I am not talking about your local farm. I am talking about the Liberty Science Center. That’s right! This fall, families can head to LSC in Jersey City to enjoy iconic fall fun. Now through the end of October, guests of … [Read more…]
There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and be one with nature, but nothing compares to the thrill and excitement of a treetop ropes course. Walking amongst the leaves with the wind in your hair is an experience that can make your heart race yet relax you at the same time. It … [Read more…]
Where myth and reality becomes an adventure! As a child of the 80’s, Lisa Frank adorned everyone’s notebooks with her rainbow styled imagery including dolphins! These mystic creatures have held the fascination of many children with their eternal smile, nodding heads and bubbling personality. Florida has been a haven for many animals including dolphins, turtles … [Read more…]
This fall, take a trip (or several) to gorgeous Chester, NJ. Nestled within Morris County, Chester offers endless fun this fall. Besides their unique gift shops, nostalgic “home town” feel and delicious restaurants, Chester boasts some of the BEST farms in all of NJ. If you are looking for the ultimate fall destination, then you … [Read more…]
This summer, the temperature has peaked with record numbers in heat and humidity which transformed New Jersey into a sauna. That’s why we were even more thrilled to receive an invitation to visit Six Flags Hurricane Harbor! Part of the Six Flags Great Adventure parks, Hurricane Harbor is filled with rides that accommodate families, children and … [Read more…]
For the past several years, we have taken road trips with stopovers around Virginia. This spring break, we decided to explore Williamsburg which is when I came across a brochure for the Virginia Living Museum (VLM). Our best decision that trip was ignoring our laid out plans for the day and taking a detour to … [Read more…]
Are you looking for a vacation that offers gorgeous views, endless adventures, cozy accommodations, opportunities to relax and memories to last a lifetime? Of course you are!! Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Gardiner, NY is the perfect family destination! Nestled amongst a winding river and gorgeous mountains across 100 acres of land, this family … [Read more…]