We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! A corner of the North Pole at your local Bass Pro Shops! We believe in the tranquility and calm that comes with going outdoors. One store that has been encouraging families to get outside is Bass Pro Shops. As the holiday season approaches, they offer a family fun activity called Santa’s Wonderland … [Read more…]
“Where are the instructions?” As a parent, I grimaced when I heard those words. I heard my child shout this question as she opened the Build & Imagine toy but quickly responded with, “No instructions are needed.” Often times our children expect instructions in order to play with toys but this limits their creativity. The … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Includes virtual Santa experiences! It’s that time of year again! Santa flies, strolls and parades into malls all across New Jersey. We are lucky to be NJ residents as our selection of malls is vast making the holiday season even more exciting and festive. Although it seems that Santa arrives earlier and … [Read more…]
My kids love playing on their iPad and my iPhone. Since I limit their screen time, I am always looking for apps that offer a fun interactive learning experience as to make the most of this time. I love apps that offer hands-on learning that can be used in conjunction with technology. That is why … [Read more…]
As a mom of 2 boys, you would think my life is all about cars, dinosaurs and bodily functions done at the most inappropriate times (you know what I mean). BUT it’s not! Yes, my boys love playing with dinosaurs, monster trucks and trains, and the word “fart” comes up way more times than I … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! At Mommy University, we love visiting farms especially farms in NJ! A family or school trip to the farm offers so many amazing developmental benefits as well as fun and exciting adventures. Although we love visiting farms year round, the fall has a special touch of magic. As I scroll through Facebook and Instagram, … [Read more…]
This summer my boys and I decided to delve into the world of Harry Potter. We had planned a trip to Universal Orlando Resort so I thought it would be a good idea to start reading the novels in order to better understand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Together, we read the illustrated version … [Read more…]
There is a tranquility when riding on a train that I believe is especially increased during the fall. Sitting on a padded seat as you pass fields and trees, the colors of red, orange and yellow blend into the colors we cherish at this time of the year. At Mommy University, we have compiled a … [Read more…]
Take photographs and leave your footprints… One of the greatest experiences we can offer our families is the ability to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature. There is a tranquility and balance achieved with each step we take into the woods. New Jersey may be known for being the Garden State, however, it is also … [Read more…]