There is a proverb that says, “Just when the caterpillar thought life was over it became a butterfly.” There has always been a fascination with butterflies by artists, poets, and gardeners. In fact, there are some that grow gardens specifically designed to attract them. Part of our fascination stems from the fact that they begin … [Read more…]
For months, I have been following the growth and development of the new Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark in Tannersville, PA. Being a resident of Sussex County, NJ, my family and I frequently visit the Poconos throughout the year. Each new photo and each exciting Tweet about Camelback made me more excited and intrigued. … [Read more…]
It could be that the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton, Hadrosaurus foulkii, was found in Haddonfield in 1858 that inspires those in the New Jersey to dream big. Dinosaurs capture a child’s imagination and make us think of a world that no longer exists. At Mommy University, we love dinosaurs and are always on the … [Read more…]
One of my absolute favorite things to do when visiting Walt Disney World in the spring is to explore Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival. It allows families to engage all their senses in a fun and interactive experience everyone will enjoy and LOVE! Established in 1984, the Flower and Garden Festival gives Disney fans … [Read more…]
Facing an incredibly long Winter break from the school, we opted to escape to the warmer climate of Florida. The one small catch was that this trip consisted of being outnumbered by toddlers as I flew solo. For various reasons, my husband couldn’t join us for this trek, so with many debates of how to … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this spring that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see during the spring in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was founded in 1812. Its focus intertwines research, education and engaging the public to promote science. You can’t get much better than that when looking for an amazing learning experience! There are several permanent exhibits that are impressive as it is designed to appeal … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
Everyone sees Magic Kingdom in a different light depending on your age. Regardless of age, however, there are plenty of educational observations to be had. To prove my point I’d like to start by talking about the icon of Magic Kingdom, Cinderella’s Castle. Way back when Walt Disney was buying up a truly decent amount … [Read more…]