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Grab Your Map, It’s Time to Explore!

November 18, 2015 by Monica Atkins 12 Comments
Dora and Diego

Dora & Diego Let’s Explore Invites Adventure We were so excited to be chosen to not only explore the Liberty Science Center, but also offer 4 tickets to giveaway to one lucky family. It is a privilege to partner with the Liberty Science Center as they offer amazing opportunities for families to explore, play and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: Liberty Science Center, Museums, new jersey activities, New Jersey Winter Fun, NJ museums, Places to See in NJ, Science Museums

10 Places to See Creepy and Crawly Critters in NJ

October 5, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Amazing Places to See Creepy & Crawly Critter in New Jersey

They creep, they crawl, they scare, they excite, they bring upon a variety of emotions from complete horror to total fascination. Love them or hate them, but the world would not be the same without creepy crawly critters! From spiders to snakes to rats to cockroaches, creepy and crawly critters are vital to our ecosystem. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Education, Health and Sciences, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: NJ museums, NJ Zoos, Places to See in NJ, science

10 Educational Benefits of Bringing Children to the Museum

July 3, 2015 by Monica Atkins 5 Comments
Educational Benefits of Museums

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…]

Posted in: Education, Travel Tagged: Family Travel, Museums, NJ museums

Scientific Exploration and Discovery : A Review of Morris Museum

November 28, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 3 Comments
Morris Museum Review

Are you looking for a great family day destination that offers fun, excitement and hands-on learning? If you’re answer is YES, and I am sure it is, then Morris Museum is the place for you. Located in Morristown, NJ, Morris Museum combines the love of art, theatre and science into one exciting interactive experience the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: History, Morris Museum, NJ museums, Places to See in NJ

Explore, Discover, Learn and Play at World of Wings

October 10, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
World of Wings

In full disclosure, Mommy University was provided with free passes to World of Wings in exchange for our honest review. Are you looking for a place to take your children where they can explore their environment, learn through play AND discover new interests and talents? “Where is this amazing place?” you ask. Well, it’s World … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: Indoor Play Places, NJ museums, Places to See in NJ, World of Wings

Beyond Cool: A Review of the Beyond Rubik’s Cube at Liberty Science Center

September 15, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Beyond Cool

This is not a sponsored post. Why is Beyond Rubik’s Cube beyond cool? In my office is a Rubik’s Cube. It is perched on a table accessible for my student’s to play with when they visit me. I enjoy watching them pick up this toy (or “device of torture” as the description depends on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: child development, education, Liberty Science Center, NJ museums, problem solving, Rubik's Cube

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