If you are looking for festive fun, we have compiled several guides that capture the magic of the season while offering hidden learning opportunities! If you like this post, you might like: Twitter StumbleUpon 0 Facebook 3 Pinterest 1 Google+ 0
Santa Claus is coming to town….we have some suggestions of where to see him! A rite of passage each holiday season is the photo with Santa Claus! While some families enjoy the same place and location each year which is a wonderful tradition, there has been a recent shift in Christmas experiences to visit Old … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Fall in Love with New Jersey when riding the Rails! As a lifelong Jersey girl, my favorite season is Autumn. Already the leaves are changing to beautiful ombre shades of red, yellows and browns that pop against the bright blue sky. The crisp air invites us to sip Pumpkin Spice drinks and cider … [Read more…]
Do you need to catch them all? Pokemon Go has been talked about on social media and television as millions take steps outside of their home in search of rare and unique creatures. Pokemon was originally a video game in 1996 which had kids glued to screens or exchanging cards. However, in July 2016 that … [Read more…]
All Aboard in 2018! Pajamas and hot cocoa feels magical when you are sitting on a steam locomotive listening to Christmas music waiting to meet Santa Claus. Thus, our tradition began several years ago to travel on all the holiday trains in New Jersey. At Mommy University, we love trains. Since we are enchanted with everything involving … [Read more…]
Children are fascinated by the massive size and power that trains represent; however, when scaled down to a miniature size that interest does not diminish. Children (and adults) are mesmerized by watching the trains circle the tracks as they listen to the wheels and whistles of the engines. When children have the opportunity to press buttons … [Read more…]
While New Jersey may have it’s own pop culture references and identity, we are often times overlooked for the historical significance that this state has played in the United States. For example, we are the birthplace to one President and another was Governor of New Jersey before he became the role of POTUS. At Mommy … [Read more…]
Who says you have to sit home on a rainy day? New Jersey offers so many fun and brain boosting indoor adventures that you never have to be bored when it rains again! After researching what NJ has to offer along with places we have visited, I have put together a list of rainy day … [Read more…]
Have you slept under a blue whale? How about under a T. Rex? Have you slept with lions? As a kid there is so much wonder in sleeping in a room that is not your bedroom whether it is a friend’s house or a campground, but there are also so many amazing places that offer … [Read more…]
What’s the Buzz About Bees? There has been a movement for a better understanding of the role bees play in our lives. Often times confused with other insects that are easily provoked and sting, bees caught a bad reputation for a long time. However, these hard workers are the reasons our flowers and gardens are able … [Read more…]