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Learning to Read with Tiggly Words

July 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

We are HUGE fans of Tiggly in my house and at Mommy University. We bring our Tiggly Shapes and Counts on every road trip (short or long), and my kids play Tiggly Chef almost every day. I have always found their games to be a wonderful way to help kids learn and grow while also … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Learning Through Play, Reading, Toy and Game Reviews

Can You Dig It? Brain Boosting Upcoming Events at Diggerland

July 2, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Upcoming Events at Diggerland

Diggerland was established in 2014 in West Berlin, New Jersey, and is one of the few construction themed amusement parks in the world.  As a New Jersey resident, this certainly adds to my pride, however, it is the ability for children to actually manipulate real life-sized vehicles and the massive opportunities for learning that excites … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: Amusement Parks, NJ Amusement Parks, Places to See in NJ

Relax, Unwind and Rejuvenate at The Spa at The Hotel Hershey

July 1, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments

In full disclosure, I was provided with a Cocoa Massage in exchange for my honest review. All moms need a break. We need time to ourselves to recharge our batteries and regain some semblance of what we were before we had kids. We need to feel pampered and appreciated. Face it, we want to feel … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hershey, Parenting, Travel Tagged: Hershey PA, Spa Day, Spa Getaways, Spa Vacations, The Hotel Hershey, The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, Weekend Getaways

Create Your Own Frozen Day

June 24, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Create Your Own Frozen Day

As my boys gets older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Homeschool Activities, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, Disney Side, Homeschool Activities, Olaf Crafts, Snowman Crafts

How Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Made Me Think About Life

June 23, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

This past weekend, my family and I went to see the new Disney Pixar movie Inside Out.  I love every Disney Pixar movie so I knew this one would be amazing too. What I didn’t know, however, is how much this movie would make me think about life! While watching Inside Out, I really began … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Parenting Tagged: Disney, Disney Side, Inside Out, Movies that make you think, Pixar

Jump, Climb, Play and Learn with Little Tikes Giant Slide Bouncer

June 23, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments

In full disclosure, we were provided the Giant Slide Bouncer from Little Tikes in exchange for our honest review. Let your kids run, jump, climb, explore and pretend. For play is the greatest form of learning! Kids love to jump, climb, slide and play! They are full of energy which needs to be released in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews

FREE Brain Boosting Summer Fun

June 5, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 5 Comments

Updated for 2021! Each summer I look for fun, exciting and educational events for my kids to enjoy. Since I don’t sign them up for an all-summer camp, I look for ways to create my own camp. This includes incorporating FREE family events and programs into our daily summer fun. Summer camps can be very … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, NJ Brain Boosting Events, NJ Day Trips

Create Your Own Pirate Day

June 4, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 8 Comments
Create Your Own Pirate Day

As my boys gets older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Homeschool Activities

Play and Learn Outdoor Toy Guide 2015

June 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments

Get outside and get active this spring and 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 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gift Guides, Learning Through Play

Create Your Own Star Wars Day

June 1, 2015 by Monica Atkins 5 Comments
Star Wars Activtiies

Star Wars grabs some people by the heart and pulls you right into another universe.  Once you are touched, it is difficult to return to our world.  Filled with heroes, bad guys, love, tragedy, and female characters that are the epitome of resilience, I was hooked from the first time I watched it. Just as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, Homeschool Activities Tagged: May the Fourth Be With You, Star Wars, Star Wars Day
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