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Hidden Learning and Fun at Christmas Ice Caverns

November 25, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Christmas Ice Caverns

Updated for 2019! Due to the sale of their building, the Christmas Ice Caverns will not open in 2019. We will update this post, once we learn of their new location. The Christmas Ice Caverns have been a New Jersey tradition celebrating their 51st Anniversary this year!  Families migrate to Jody’s Silk Florist and Patio … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Holidays and Celebrations, NJ Day Trips Tagged: Christmas Activities, Christmas events, Holiday Activities, holiday events, Places to See in NJ

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

A Spooktacular Sleepover at the Liberty Science Center

October 20, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 1 Comment
Family Halloween Camp In

We are so excited to share that Mommy University has partnered with the Liberty Science Center to bring you their latest learning adventures that the entire family will love. In exchange for sharing information on their latest brain boosting event, we will be attending the Halloween Camp In during which we will bring you all … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Holidays and Celebrations, Travel Tagged: Halloween, Liberty Science Center, Museums, NJ Events, 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

Amazing Places to be a Pirate in New Jersey

September 18, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Amazing Places to be a Pirate in New Jersey (1)

Ahoy, Me Hearties! Are you looking for a swashbuckling good time? Are you ready to put on your hat, pull up your boots and sail off on an adventure full of excitement? In other words, who is ready to call themselves a PIRATE? In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day which takes place every … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Amazing Places to Play, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: jersey shore, NJ Events, Pirate Day, Pirate Ships, Pirates, Places to See in NJ, Pretend Play, Talk Like a Pirate Day

Take a Journey Back in Time at Medieval Times

September 10, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Medieval Times Review

In full disclosure, we received the King’s Royalty Package from Medieval Times at Lyndhurst, NJ in exchange for our honest review. Calling all Lords and Ladies from across the land. The King and Princess have invited you to a grand feast where you will be amazed by spectacular feats of bravery and skill! What am … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, History, NJ Day Trips, The Arts, Travel Tagged: History, Medieval Times, NJ Attractions, NJ Events, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Places to See in NJ

5 Must Do Experiences in Atlantic City

September 2, 2015 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
5 Must Do Experiences in Atlantic City

As a born and raised Jersey girl, it is embarrassing to admit that I do not spend much time down the shore. As a kid, I frequently visited the beach with my mom, and as a young adult, I enjoyed time at Wildwood and Seaside then later Atlantic City. My husband and I also spent … [Read more…]

Posted in: Must Do Experiences, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: Atlantic City, Family Travel, jersey shore, Places to See in NJ, Visit Atlantic City

Grab the Sunshine at Andersen Farms

August 27, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Andersen Farms

In full disclosure, we were provided with tickets to Andersen Farms Sunflower Maze in exchange for our honest review. Mommy University Tours Andersen Farms A-MAZE-ing Sunflower Maze Located in the heart of Sussex County, Andersen Farms has several locations that they have cultivated over twelve years of farming.  This family owned business launched a Sunflower … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, NJ Day Trips, Travel Tagged: Andersen Farms, NJ Farms, Places to See in NJ, summer fun, sunflower farms, sunflower mazes, sunflowers, visiting a farm

5 Brain Boosting Adventures at TRUCKerton at The Tuckerton Seaport

August 16, 2015 by Jessica Lopa 3 Comments
TRUCKerton-2

In full disclosure, this post is sponsored by Tuckerton Seaport and Real Mom Media. All opinions are honest and completely my own. My family and I recently had the pleasure of attending an amazing event at Tuckerton Seaport which is a wonderful family destination located in Tuckerton, NJ. TRUCKerton featured over 20 food trucks offering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Travel Tagged: jersey shore, NJ Events, Places to See in NJ, TRUCKerton, Tuckerton Seaport

Digging Up Fun and Learning at Diggerland

August 12, 2015 by Monica Atkins 28 Comments
Diggerland

In full disclosure, we were provided tickets to Diggerland in exchange for our honest review. Last year, when the whispers began about a construction themed amusement park opening in NJ, we knew we had to visit!  As the parent who has read “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” a thousand times in the span of a week and … [Read more…]

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