Whether you celebrate for a week or just a day, choosing a child to be a Star Student is something they will never forget. Not only do they feel special and appreciated, they also feel validated for their hard work. It also helps build self-esteem and self-confidence as well as encourages a love of school … [Read more…]
Updated for 2022! Jump, bounce, flip and play! New Jersey is the home to some of the BEST places for kids (and kids at heart) to bounce around and get some exercise with friends and family. While playing, kids will enhance gross motor skills, balance, coordination and motor planning. There are so many amazing indoor … [Read more…]
I truly believe that every family should experience a road trip at least once in their lifetime! Not only are they fun and exciting, but they also offer so many wonderful benefits for children and adults. Road trips are not just a way to get from Point A to Point B. They are adventures with … [Read more…]
Although we love vacationing as a family, we have even more fun when we vacation with friends. We have traveled to a lot of places with friends, and every trip brings a new adventure and amazing memories. Traveling with friends, however, is not always easy and could end in disaster if you don’t follow a … [Read more…]
We love everything about celebrating Christmas in the sweetest place on Earth. Each holiday season the excitement and the adventures get even sweeter and more magical. It’s partly because my kids are getting older so we are able to stay out later and experience more together as a family. It’s also because Hershey is always … [Read more…]
The kids are off from school and it’s a scramble to find activities to fill the days and in some instances hours! Every year we try to incorporate learning through play and travel. While there are amazing opportunities to learn in New Jersey, everyone maintains a budget. At Mommy University, we also know that there … [Read more…]
I have so many wonderful memories of staying at The Hershey Lodge as a kid. Did you know the Lodge used to have a movie theatre? I saw Harry and the Hendersons there during one of our trips. (I definitely just dated myself!) Although there have been many changes over the years, the Hershey Lodge … [Read more…]
The Nutcracker rose to fame as a ballet production choreographed to the music written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The music has become the staple soundtrack of the holidays and the story has been retold to every generation through an interpretation expressed in a movie or play. The story possesses a surreal element that captures the magic … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide. We are thrilled to partner with some amazing and award-winning companies who provided some of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Unwrapping gifts under the tree is a magical … [Read more…]
The holiday season is not complete without seeing the movie Elf at least once. Who am I kidding? You have to watch it at least 10 times! Since being released in the theaters in 2003, Elf has captured the hearts of people of all ages all over the world. It is a lighthearted Christmas tale … [Read more…]