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Create Your Own Frozen Day

June 24, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Create Your Own Frozen Day

As my boys gets older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Homeschool Activities, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, Disney Side, Homeschool Activities, Olaf Crafts, Snowman Crafts

The Growing Stage Presents: A Year with Frog and Toad

April 30, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
A Year with Frog and Toad

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. A clear sign of a great show is when you walk into the parking lot and you overhear children singing and talking about the characters.  It wasn’t just MY family repeating song lyrics, but a lot of the audience … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts Tagged: Family Shows in NJ, NJ Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Growing Stage

Brain Boosting Art Toys from Toy Fair

April 30, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
Art Toys from Toy Fair

“Every child is an artist.” -Pablo Picasso Children may gravitate to drawing, painting, knitting or even cooking and there are many toys that help introduce or further explore this world of possibility.  Every child is an artist and every artist should have tools to expand their craft. We are providing a sampling of toys that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Learning Through Play, The Arts, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: Arts and Crafts, kids and art, Spin Master

Learning Through Cooking with Snacktivities

April 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we received Snacktivities in exchange for bringing you information about exciting and educational cooking experiences. Are you looking for fun ways to introduce your kids to cooking? Do want your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? If your answer is YES to these questions, and I really hope it is, then … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cooking with Kids, Health and Sciences, The Arts Tagged: Cooking with Kids, healthy eating, snacktivities

The Growing Stage Presents…And Then Came Tango

March 20, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to this production in exchange for our honest review. Inspiring, Creative, Touching Those are the words that come to mind when I think about the new show And Then Came Tango, a world premiere production at The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey (located in Netcong, NJ). … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts, Travel Tagged: Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Growing Stage

Amazing Places to Cook with Kids in New Jersey

March 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Amazing Places to Cook with Kids in New Jersey

There are infinite possibilities in the Garden State to introduce your children to cooking that is fun and educational.  In 10 Benefits of Cooking with Kids, we explored how math, science, and bonding takes place when we enable our children to participate in cooking and preparation of food which is why even your local library … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Child Development, Cooking with Kids, Health and Sciences, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Cooking with Kids, Places to See in NJ

Amazing, Breathtaking, Inspiring: Big Apple Circus Presents Metamorphosis

March 3, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

As a former performer and gymnast, I have always been intrigued  by the circus. I love the excitement, the laughter, the costumes and, of course, the high-flying breathtaking acrobatics. I also love watching the smiles on children’s faces as they see a clown for the first time or when their favorite animal struts into the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Big Apple Circus, NJ Events, NJ Theatre, performing arts

Mayo Performing Arts Center Show Review: Sid the Science Kid Live

February 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, we received four tickets from The Mayo Performing Arts Center for Sid the Science Kid Live in exchange for an honest review.  At Mommy University, we are big fans of Sid the Science Kid who appears on PBS.  In fact, we boasted about Sid in our article “Who is Sid the Science Kid?” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts Tagged: Children's Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Sid the Science Kids, Theater Shows for Kids

10 Brain Boosting Places to Get Crafty in NJ

February 5, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
10 Places to get Crafty

At Mommy University, we love art! From music to dance to paintings which is why we published “Kids & Art: What Does Art Teach Our Children?” as well as a follow up on “Drawing the Line: 5 Ways to Encourage an Appreciation of Art”. We believe that The Arts offer amazing opportunities for positive growth … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Arts and Crafts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: art classes for kids, Arts and Crafts, painting with kids, Places to See in NJ

Disney on Ice : Princesses and Heroes – Where Love Really Does Conquer All

January 17, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, Mommy University received 4 tickets to see Disney On Ice: Princesses and Heroes in exchange for our honest review. A friend of mine who takes her daughter to Disney on Ice every year says that it is always a great show. “You will not be disappointed,” were her actual words. After watching … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Disney Side, performing arts, shows for kids
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