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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

Win 2 Tickets to the Big Apple Circus

February 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
BIG APPLE CIRCUS

In full disclosure, we were provided with 2 tickets to giveaway from the Big Apple Circus. PHOTO Credit: Bertrand Guay/Big Apple Circus The circus is coming! The circus is coming! At Mommy University, we LOVE the circus. It is a fun and exciting  event that the entire family can enjoy. I love seeing the wonder … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Big Apple Circus, Giveaway, NJ Theatre

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

Disney on Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes

January 10, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, we are being provided 4 tickets to Disney On Ice in exchange for our honest review. Mommy University is incredibly excited to announce that we will be attending the opening night performance of Disney On Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Like all Disney On Ice … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts, Travel Tagged: Family Shows in NJ, performing arts, Princesses and Heroes

My First Christmas Activity Book: An Usborne Book Review

December 18, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
My First Christmas Activity Book

In full disclosure, I was provided with the Usborne book My First Christmas Activity Book in exchange for my honest review. For most families that celebrate Christmas, the significance of this holiday is often reinforced and taught by reading books to our children at night. We have always enjoyed books like “Polar Express” and “Twas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, Holiday Activities for Kids, Holiday Crafts, Usborne Books

Paper Mill Playhouse Presents Elf

December 4, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
PAPER MILL ELF

In full disclosure, I received 2 tickets to see Elf in exchange for my honest review. The movie Elf has been a family holiday movie tradition in my house since my kids were born. Okay, I will be honest, since BEFORE my kids were born. It is one of my favorite Christmas movies, and I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Children's Theatre, Holiday Shows, NJ Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, performing arts

The Growing Stage presents The Story of the Nutcracker

November 26, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
The Story of the Nutcracker

In full disclosure, The Growing Stage provided us 3 tickets to The Story of The Nutcracker in exchange for our honest review. The Nutcracker rose to fame as a ballet production choreographed to the music written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Traditionally offered as a ballet, it is hugely popular around the Christmas season. The Growing Stage, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts Tagged: Growing Stage, Holiday Shows, NJ Children's Theatre, NJ Theatre, performing arts, The Nutcracker

5 Tips for Making Family Photos Successful

November 19, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 6 Comments
5 Tips for Family Photos

It’s finally here! The day you have been planning for weeks (even months). You picked out the perfect outfits, got the perfect haircuts and even bought new make up! That’s right… It’s Family Photo Day! Many people put a great deal of time and energy into choosing the perfect location, the perfect photographer and the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting, Style and Fashion, The Arts Tagged: preparing kids for family photos, tips for family photos

The Growing Stage Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid

October 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

In full disclosure, The Growing Stage provided us 3 tickets to The Little Mermaid in exchange for our honest review. Are you looking for a fun and exciting theatrical performance that the entire family will enjoy? This month, kids of all ages can enjoy a wonderful interpretation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid at The Growing … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts Tagged: Children's Theatre, Disney, NJ Farms, performing arts, The Growing Stage, The Little Mermaid

Road Trip Review: The Crayola Experience

October 10, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Road Trip ReviewThe Crayola Experience

This is not a sponsored post. Crayola is not just a brand but an icon in childhood and creativity! Most of us had Crayola products as part of our childhood homes or used it to create our initial artistic endeavors and so will our children. As a resident of New Jersey, I have easy access … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, kids and art, road trip
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