My family and I recently took a road trip to Louisiana to visit my sister and brother-in-law. They live just outside Baton Rouge so we thought it would be fun to explore this amazing city. The first two days of our trip were spent checking out the sights and sounds of the capital of Louisiana. … [Read more…]
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? If you have taken a road trip…wait, who am I kidding? If you have been in the car with a child for any length of time then you have been asked that question. Since my husband and I love taking road trips with the kids, I continue … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, I was provided one adult ticket in exchange for my honest review. Are you looking for a unique, inspiring AND educational experience your entire family will LOVE? Of course your answer is YES so I have just the adventure for you! Lake Hopatcong Cruises offers a relaxing day on the lake complete … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Sesame Place in exchange for our honest review. Raised on the legendary Sesame Street television program, I was actually not a child when Sesame Place first opened. Granted I am revealing my age by stating this as Sesame Place celebrates it’s 35th birthday, but there is nothing like … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, our dining experience at Trevi 5 was covered by The Hotel Hershey in exchange for our honest review. I have been visiting Hershey almost every year since I was a little girl, but I have only stayed at The Hotel Hershey once over those 30+ years. After my most recent trip to … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]
Updated for 2017! Walt Disney released Pinocchio in the theater, Glen Miller brought music to life with “In the Mood,” Germany invaded Norway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike opened. So what do these things have in common with the New Jersey State Fair? They all took place over 75 years ago in 1940! Yes, you heard … [Read more…]
“Dreams can grow wild born inside an American child.” – Phil Vasser I believe it is really important that our children understand how and why our country was created. They need to know what struggles took place for them to have the freedoms we enjoy today and every day. I understand, however, that sometimes it … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]
Museums are community centers designed to inform and teach the public. When we ask what is the educational benefit of a museum, the immediate response is academic learning. Absorbing academic information, however, is scratching the surface of what museums offer families and specifically children. It can be challenging to bring young children to a museum when … [Read more…]