Each year we look for new and unique ways to celebrate the holidays. From shows to events to parades, New Jersey offers a wide variety of family friendly experiences that help kick of the season of giving. This year, we were so excited to be introduced to the Hunterdon Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus who host an … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Looking for fun and unique ways for your kids to celebrate the holidays? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out the upcoming events this November and December at your local Michaels craft store. Since my kids have been old enough to hold a crayon, I have … [Read more…]
“It’s about reinforcing a child’s natural instinct to believe!” –Mario the Magician At Mommy University, we have been fascinated by the idea of magic. The very possibility that what our mind tells us is not logical can be achieved with the snap of two fingers. When our children have the opportunity to witness magic at … [Read more…]
“A tale as old as time a song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast.” The classic tale of heroic and headstrong Belle falling for the misunderstood and mysterious beast comes to life at The Growing Stage this October. From the stunning costumes to the incredible acting to the inspiring voices, Beauty and the … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Looking for fun and unique ways for your kids to celebrate Halloween? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out the upcoming events this October at your local Michaels craft store. Since my kids have been old enough to hold a crayon, I have been bringing them … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so incredibly excited to partner with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to bring you information on some the best family friendly shows in NJ. We are especially excited to offer you the opportunity to win 2 tickets to see Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day! This October, NJPAC brings … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner again this season with The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey. They offer a family-friendly environment perfect for a child’s first theatre experience as well as for children with some sensory needs. In exchange for tickets to each performance, we are so happy to be able … [Read more…]
Visiting the Met with Small Children? Despite years of taking my children to museums of art, nothing prepared me for taking them to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met. I believe by visiting museums it opens the world of possibilities to my children with thinking about and understanding the world. I … [Read more…]
One of the places I was most looking forward to exploring when visiting Myrtle Beach was Brookgreen Gardens. From gorgeous statues to colorful flowers to interactive learning adventures for kids, Brookgreen Gardens offers hours or should I say days of exploration and discovery! Conveniently located on Route 17 between Murrels Inlet and Pawleys Island in … [Read more…]
“I feel like spinning When I see balloons,” Laurie Berkner When music intersects with culture, unique moments occur. On July 28th, Laurie Berkner opened the Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning taking the stage for what is the first musical headliner for young children. The Queen of Children’s Music has been creating songs that has had … [Read more…]