Go Boldly into Outer Space with Star Trek! When Star Trek hit television screens in 1966, it empowered viewers to go boldly into outer space exploring the possibility of what might be in other worlds and galaxies. It also demonstrated the ability for us to have characters of diverse backgrounds and complex roles. Decades later, … [Read more…]
Mommy University’s Review of Bergen County Zoo Located in the heart of Van Saun Park is the hidden treasure that is Bergen County Zoo. Established in 1960, it is a quiet destination that is ideal for young families. With its affordable admission price (which becomes FREE in November until May), it attracts visitors to observe animals … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we LOVE visiting museums, and we love them even more when they are FREE! Luckily, there are opportunities all year long to enjoy exciting, interactive and unique museums all over the country. On the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE admission to museums all across … [Read more…]
American Girl is inspiring children to tour the galaxy! American Girl has been inviting children to look back at our history as much as look to the future, and the 2018 Girl of the Year Luciana Vega is reinforcing the belief that girls can achieve what they imagine! Despite location or time, generations of people have … [Read more…]
I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! As a working mom, it is often hard to find the time to come up with cute ideas despite my best intentions. This year, I wanted to help other moms like myself, come up with cute AND easy Valentine’s Day ideas for the kids to … [Read more…]
“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world.” ~ Kindness Matters As parents, we do our best to teach our children to choose kindness above all else. We teach them to treat others as we would want to be treated. Despite our best efforts, this may not always … [Read more…]
Encouraging children to think about nature is always easy when a butterfly flutters past their vision. Whether it is a white cabbage or a monarch, we pause for a second to a minute to observe the magic they bring to any scene. Gardeners plant specific plants to attract them and we decorate our clothes with … [Read more…]
I am so unbelievably excited for the Winter Games. It is an event I look forward to every 4 years. I will plant myself in front of the television as often as I can even if that means watching an event at 1am. As a mom, I am happy to instill my love of competitive sports … [Read more…]
Lou Costello, William Carlos Williams and Victor Cruz are just a few of the famous individuals born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson is the third most populated city in the Garden State following Newark and Camden which originates from the industrial period. In fact, the Paterson Museum focuses on the industrial history of this unique city … [Read more…]
In August 2016, we experienced the most magical vacation of our lives, a Disney Cruise. Although our trip only lasted 5 days, the planning process started well over a year before we embarked on this unforgettable adventure. We are in the process of looking into our 2nd cruise in 2019 so I thought it would … [Read more…]