As the end of the school year approaches, one of the outdoor experiences that remind me summer is finally on our front step is the outdoor movies at Kip’s Castle (Verona) which kicks off on Fridays in June. Since the movie cannot begin until it is dark, there is always a time span between finding … [Read more…]
Free fun at The Count Basie Theatre In Summer 2019! The aroma of buttered popcorn fills the air when you enter the doors of a theater, and the quest begins to find the perfect seat. This summer The Count Basie Theatre will be offering free children’s movies. Granted these are not brand new movies, but let’s be … [Read more…]
Pirasta gives kids permission to color on the wall! My family has multicultural roots with most of our extended family being separated by the Atlantic Ocean and living on an island. While most of my relatives live in Puerto Rico, my husband’s family lives in England. We share a love of travel and even compete with … [Read more…]
While we get to enjoy all the seasons in New Jersey (sometimes even in the same month), there is a transformation that takes place with Memorial Day weekend. The simple little pleasures are celebrated as we welcome summer! As we shed our coats and protective layers, we need to remember that there is so much … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! At Mommy University, we LOVE exploring zoos. Of course we love seeing all the animals, but we also love all the special events and programs offered throughout the year. NJ has some of the best zoos around with ongoing events and programs for the entire family. To help share our excitement about NJ … [Read more…]
I have always loved finding the important life lessons in Disney movies. Whether it’s to “just keep swimming,” “hakuna matata” or seeing the importance of “Ohana,” Disney knows how to promote life lessons by using humor and pulling at your heart-strings. For those that are young or just young at heart, Disney movies invoke feelings … [Read more…]
Children are fascinated by the massive size and power that trains represent; however, when scaled down to a miniature size that interest does not diminish. Children (and adults) are mesmerized by watching the trains circle the tracks as they listen to the wheels and whistles of the engines. When children have the opportunity to press buttons … [Read more…]
All aboard! At Mommy University, we don’t need a conductor to tell us to get excited about books and certainly not books involving trains! Our children have become fascinated with these massive means of transportation. Inducted into this interest by a useful engine named Thomas, our children have taken rides through New Jersey, enjoyed exhibits … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with the Delaware River Railroad to bring you this amazing giveaway! At Mommy University, we LOVE trains. We especially love Thomas the Tank Engine! The #1 blue engine has been capturing the hearts and imaginations of thousands of children for decades. Through simple story telling that conveys profound messages … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! Free family fun at The State Theatre New Jersey This Summer! The aroma of buttered popcorn fills the air when you enter the doors of a theater, and the quest begins to find the perfect seat. This summer the State Theatre NJ will be offering free children’s movies. Granted these are not brand new … [Read more…]