Updated for 2020! Light up the Night in New Jersey! It doesn’t matter where you sit on the debate of when is the right time to set up your holiday lights because when December arrives it is all about admiring the craftsmanship, creativity and designs. While some homes will garner local attention, there are specific places in … [Read more…]
Give the gift of cherished memories! It is easy to get wrapped up in the frenetic urge to buy the latest toy that is on everyone’s hot list this season so presents that are often times overlooked are the gifts of experiences. In September, everyone begins to predict what will be the IT toy that … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! At Mommy University, we love visiting farms especially farms in NJ! A family or school trip to the farm offers so many amazing developmental benefits as well as fun and exciting adventures. Although we love visiting farms year round, the fall has a special touch of magic. As I scroll through Facebook and Instagram, … [Read more…]
Take photographs and leave your footprints… One of the greatest experiences we can offer our families is the ability to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. There is a tranquility and balance achieved with each step we take into the woods. New Jersey may be known for being the Garden State, however, it is also … [Read more…]
Reach for the stars in New Jersey! When children look up at the night sky their imagination soars. Whether it is gazing at the white moon or the splash of stars, we have a long history of believing in the impossible when stargazing. What we love about exposing children to astronomy is that it encourages … [Read more…]
I am sure you have heard the buzz by now that a Solar Eclipse will be taking place on Monday, August 21, 2017, but did you know that there are several places to observe this phenomenon right here in New Jersey? For those that don’t know, a solar eclipse is when the moon passes between … [Read more…]
Get soaked this summer at one or all of the spraygrounds around New Jersey! The wave of sweltering heat will soon be in the Garden State. The days when it feels like a 110 degrees in the shade and even the refrigerator wants to take a vacation will soon be upon us. Lucky for us, … [Read more…]
Mommy University’s Review of Turtle Back Zoo Being born and raised in North Jersey, visiting Turtle Back Zoo is a rite of passage. Located in West Orange’s South Mountain Recreation Area, it has always occupied a small space but it was our zoo. However, this tiny zoo is coming out of its shell and not … [Read more…]
It’s not called the Garden State for nothing! New Jersey offers some amazing opportunities to explore gardens whether it be fruits and vegetables or gorgeous flowers, there is something for everyone to love and explore! There are so many gardens, arboretums, nature centers, farms and garden centers in NJ that it would be impossible to mention … [Read more…]
Most kids’ schedules these days are filled with sports and enrichment activities plus lots of screen time. It’s very important to set some time aside for the great outdoors. My favorite time of the year for being outdoors has always been winter. No humidity and no bugs! Plus it’s a great way to cure that … [Read more…]