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Donaldson Farms Sunflower Tour: A Must See NJ Experience!

September 10, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Sunflower Tour

Tour information updated for 2017! I have always found sunflowers to be magnificent and stunning flowers. The vibrant yellow petals and their tall, stoic stance make them not only amazing to look at but also very inspiring. As stated in our recent article listing 5 Reasons to Visit Sunflower Farms, we also know there are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: NJ Farms, Places to See in NJ, Reviews

WIN Your Own Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset by VTech

September 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 39 Comments
Go Go Smart Animals

This post is sponsored by VTech.  Mommy University is so excited to offer its first giveaway, and it’s a GREAT ONE! I was recently provided with my own Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Payset by VTech. You can read my review of this amazing toy by clicking here. My boys absolutely loved this toy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, Learning Through Play Tagged: Giveaway, Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset Giveaway, Learning Toys Giveaway, VTech, VTech Giveaway

Kids Will Go Wild for Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset

September 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
Go Go Smart Animals

In full disclosure, I was provided with the Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset and product information from VTech in exchange for my honest review. This post also includes affiliate links. Go! Go! Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset is a new fun, interactive and exciting learning toy by VTech that has recently been released. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews Tagged: Go Go Smart Animals, Go Go Smart Animals Zoo Explorers Playset, learning toys, Preschool Toys, VTech

Educational Benefits of Zoos

September 8, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 17 Comments
Educational Benefits of Zoos

One of my favorite things to do as a family is to visit a zoo. I love witnessing the wonder and amazement in my boys’ eyes as they see an animal for the first (2nd and 3rd) time! Their faces light up and their smiles come alive as they point to each animal in excitement. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Exploring Nature, Family Travel, Health and Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, Travel

Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?

September 4, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Benefits of Art

In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for Mommy University to explore these topics individually as well as a collaborative team. Art is not isolated rather it can intersect … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, The Arts Tagged: Benefits of Art, child development, education, kids and art

Run, Jump, Play: The Benefits of Open Play Sessions

September 2, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Open Play

Do your kids LOVE open play sessions at your local playground or indoor play place? For most of you, the answer is a resounding YES! Kids love to run around, climb, jump and play. BUT did you know about all the amazing developmental benefits of this type of play? When kids attend open play sessions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: child development, Indoor Play Places, learning through play, Open Play

5 Reasons to See Sunflowers in New Jersey

September 1, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
5 Reasons to See Sunflowers

Grabbing a snack at Whole Foods one day, my son was about to launch into a meltdown triggered by being hangry (this term refers to being angry because you are so hungry). A small vase filled with sunflowers was near him and my new tactic was misdirection. Moving the vase next to my son and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: fall activities, sunflower farms, sunflower mazes, sunflower tours, sunflowers

Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn Review

August 31, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Sands Alive Let's Go Learn Review

In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Let’s Go Learn at no cost in exchange for an honest review. If you are looking for a mess-free, educational and sensory based toy, then Sands Alive is for you! Sands Alive has been popping up across the internet and various stores throughout New … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: learning toys, Play Visions, Sands Alive, Sands Alive Let's Go Learn, sensory learning, sensory toys

A Working Mom's Survival Guide

August 27, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Survival Guide

Are you struggling with balancing motherhood and work? Trust me, you are not alone! As a full time working mother of 2 boys, I understand how difficult navigating through the school year can be. There are many days when I wonder how can I get it all done? How can I be a great employee, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: back to school, getting ready for school, helping moms, organization, parenting advice, scheduling, working mom

Step2 2-in-1 Toy Box and Art Lid Review

August 26, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Step2 2-in-1 Toy Box & Art Table

I am partnering with Step2 for the following review. I received a product in exchange for my review and honest opinion. No other compensation was provided. Are you looking to organize your kids’ toys and supplies while also creating a great learning space? If your answer is YES, then the Step2 2-in-1 Toy Box and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, back to school, learning center, learning toys, organization, Step2, storage, toy box
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