When we think of holidays our minds drift to the smells and sounds that emerge from the kitchen. Our birthdays and fondest memories include what favorite dish a relative makes or how we sneak leftovers late in the night. Cooking is a cherished tradition we all share which is one of the reasons bringing our … [Read more…]
Lately, my boys have been glued to their devices. It is always a fight to get them off and engage with the family. That is why I was so excited when I learned about ProjeX and was offered the opportunity to review this innovative toy. This fun and exciting interactive gaming system lets my boys … [Read more…]
Just because Hersheypark is currently closed, it doesn’t mean you can’t be Hersheypark Happy! My boys love doing themed days so we decided to have a day (actually several days) dedicated to all things Hershey. There are so many fun ways to celebrate the Sweetest Place on Earth, and here are some of our favorites! … [Read more…]
We have recently found ourselves stuck safe at home. Yes, we can go for walks and go to the store for essentials, but otherwise, we are encouraged to stay home. Since then, we have come up with some fun and unique ways to keep the kids busy and engaged during this time. That includes virtual story … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Miniland, Faber-Castell, Little Kids Inc., Green Toys, Thames and Cosmos, Magformers, Wild Republic, Fluffy Cloudz and MindWare. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play with should enhance development and aid in … [Read more…]
Checkmate! Are you stuck at home due to snow or rainy (or just a pandemic)? Now is a great time to pull out some board games and put them back in rotation. If you have started remote learning at home, adding board games into the routine will assist with breaking up the day without the … [Read more…]
“A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it all.” ~ Walt Disney My son’s dream is to be a Disney Imagineer when he grows up. We have watched the Imagineering Story over and over on … [Read more…]
It’s not easy to be stuck at home every day but we are working hard to find things to keep us entertained. Besides playing board games, going outside, cooking and reading together, we are also really enjoying the Virtual Tours and Experiences found online. My family especially LOVES the Virtual Animal Encounters that are being … [Read more…]
“Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom…!” Today was our first day of mandatory homeschooling. I knew it would be tough but it was even harder than I imagined. My 8 year old, 2nd grader was up at 7am and already wanted to start his morning work. My 10 year old, 5th grader decided to start with … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we believe that to encourage a love of reading means reading to our children every day; however, there are times you need to pass the torch (at least to grab a cup of coffee). Why not listen to the author of the books instead? Virtual story times are popping up left and … [Read more…]