One of my absolute favorite things to do is visit Disney World. I love the magic, wonder and excitement. I love how it allows kids to be just kids and adults to be kids again. I get tears in my eyes as soon as I see the Walt Disney World sign and even more tears … [Read more…]
Grow Wings with Insect Lore! In New Jersey, there is nothing like pops of color that emerge in our garden after a cold and grey winter. Slowly purple appears in the creeping phlox to the pink of our butterfly bush. Our favorite color, however, is the orange on a butterfly’s wing. We have always been … [Read more…]
Part of the Mommy University Family Game Night Series Often times we think of children playing board games when they start elementary school or even a handful of games in kindergarten, but Peaceable Kingdom brought game night to my home when my kids turned three years old. From Sunny Day Pond to Hoot Hoot Owl, games … [Read more…]
The deep red of a plump strawberry is my favorite spring sight as it is being plucked off the vine under the azure sky, and my favorite treat is eating that strawberry shortly after it is brought home. Throughout New Jersey, and in many other locations, is the opportunity to Pick Your Own (PYO) fruits … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! One of my favorite late spring activities is strawberry picking. Being from the Garden State, there are plenty of options to choose from all with their own fun and unique spin on strawberry picking adventures. Not only do families get to experience the fun of picking their own fruit, many farms also … [Read more…]
Last year my family made our first trip to Disney World and it was completely overwhelming and wonderful all at the same time. Sadly, we scheduled our last full day of this whirlwind tour at Animal Kingdom which was when my family’s energy had dropped. While we saw the shows and enjoyed Kilimanjaro Safari, our … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Free Family Movies at Kinnelon Cinemas This Summer! At Mommy University, we love finding unique learning opportunities for our readers. We have been collecting and publishing posts highlighting FREE (or low cost) movies that you can bring your children to this summer. Kinnelon Cinemas will be offering FREE movies as part of the … [Read more…]
Coloring outdoors has never been so fun! If you are looking for strategies to encourage your child to get outside we have some cool options from Faber Castell and Creativity for Kids that inspires the artist in your child. We have partnered with these two amazing imaginative companies for this Let’s Play Outdoors Giveaway. Whether it … [Read more…]
Soar this summer with Air Hogs! At times, encouraging children to go outside can be challenging. Some children need to find the spark that creates a thrilling reason to venture in the sun. The key is finding what connects with the child which is why we enjoy Air Hogs. This company has been producing amazing … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]