Parenting Wisdom

It’s (finally) September, so I am finally allowed to write about one my favorite things- pumpkin spice. Every year I get excited when fall finally rolls around because it means pumpkin spice everything will soon be arriving at my local...

September 11th, 2001   I am doing my best to sleep in, when I am awakened by my younger sister and a phone. I’m in an unfamiliar place, my mom just moved into her first apartment along with my two younger sisters. It...

My name is Elisa and I am a mom of a TEEN girl. GASP! I know, I know, I tried avoiding it as much as I could but she became a teen anyways. Gone are the days of Barbies and...

If you've ever sleep trained your child, you've heard about the importance of bedtime rituals. For those of you that haven't, a bedtime ritual is a series of predictable activities that mark a transition from the business of the day...

Whether you are a runner enthusiast, an amateur runner, or a competitive runner, there's a walk, run, or race for everyone this fall season. Sign up for a race of your own, and while you're at it, check out which...

The time: 5:15 am Hubbie wakes up with his alarm and fumbles around to get out of bed. Every morning I try my hardest to get up with him to make his coffee, but it never happens. My warm bed is...

Did you know that Toys R Us is having a Great Car Seat Trade-In Event?     Check their website for the local Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores that are participating.   In celebration of National Baby Safety Month, Toys R...

As I rounded the turn into mid-life I realized I was mortal. It just hit me one day. I was going to die. Not soon (at least I hoped not), but some day. This was deeper than mere acknowledgement...

Many times our experiences can change our minds about things. Of course, it is important to share and yes, I teach my son to share. However, I don't make him give up what he is doing to share. I had...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, however, all thoughts expressed in this post are my own. I have always loved shopping online, it's something about the convenience of delivery and the avoidance of long lines that has me hooked. It wasn't...

There are so many events going on in Temecula for the fall, so we will compile them here in their own post! Keep checking back throughout the fall for updates on events that we will add as they happen! Temecula...

As our youngest baby turned 2 years old, the conversation with my husband seemed to open up about wanting another baby. Was the timing right? Was it the right fit for our family? I thought about all of these things...