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Elisa Cinelli

POPSUGAR Contributor
Elisa is a loving wife and mother who adores coffee, cats, and running on foggy mornings. A housewife by day and a writer by night, Elisa somehow makes time each week for her dual passions of vinyasa yoga and reading Hans Christian Andersen in a bubble bath.
https://www.momlifeaccordingtoelisa.blogspot.com

Latest Posts From Elisa

What's a Menstrual Disc, and Is It Better Than a Menstrual Cup? We Asked an Ob-Gyn
Fitness
Nov 8, 2022

What's a Menstrual Disc, and Is It Better Than a Menstrual Cup? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

There's been an explosion of environmentally friendly, cost-effective period products in recent years.

Make Family Game Night Educational With These 8 Board Games
Family
Mar 11, 2022

Make Family Game Night Educational With These 8 Board Games

If your kids are home for the rest of the school year and you're feeling less than confident about educating them yourself, consider playing board games with some kind of learning tied in to get you started.

If Your Toddler Is Waking Up Crying, They Probably Need a Sleep Schedule Tweak
Family
Jun 22, 2021

If Your Toddler Is Waking Up Crying, They Probably Need a Sleep Schedule Tweak

Working with a baby sleep consultant was one of the best things I did as a new mom.

I Usually Limit My Child's Sugar, but I Let Her Eat Ice Cream Every Day in Summer
Family
Jun 15, 2021

I Usually Limit My Child's Sugar, but I Let Her Eat Ice Cream Every Day in Summer

Summer is the only time of year that I let my strict "no sugar" rule slide a little bit.

Instead of Letting My Daughter Spend the Summer on a Screen, We'll Go on Adventures
Family
Jun 10, 2021

Instead of Letting My Daughter Spend the Summer on a Screen, We'll Go on Adventures

Those long summer days tempt me to fall back on screen time to occupy my daughter.

Creek Stomping Is My Family's Favorite Family Summer Activity, and It's Totally Free
Family
Jun 10, 2021

Creek Stomping Is My Family's Favorite Family Summer Activity, and It's Totally Free

The summer activity I most look forward to sharing with my daughter is creek stomping, and not only is it a fun bonding experience for us both, but it doesn't cost anything at all.

What Vets Want You to Know If Your Cat Has a Bald Spot Under Their Collar
Pets
Jun 1, 2021

What Vets Want You to Know If Your Cat Has a Bald Spot Under Their Collar

If your cat has a bald ring underneath their collar, it can be quite an alarming sight.

Got a Sweaty Baby? Here's What May Be Going On, According to Doctors
Family
May 13, 2021

Got a Sweaty Baby? Here's What May Be Going On, According to Doctors

Is your infant sweating up a storm?

Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person Can Be Overwhelming — Here's How I Handle It
Family
May 7, 2021

Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person Can Be Overwhelming — Here's How I Handle It

I'm a highly sensitive person (HSP), which means I have stronger emotional and sensory responses than many other people.

Curdled Baby Spit-Up Is Most Likely Normal, Strange as It May Look
Family
May 6, 2021

Curdled Baby Spit-Up Is Most Likely Normal, Strange as It May Look

Getting spit-up on your shirt is practically a right of passage for becoming a parent, but if your baby throws up curdled milk, you may wonder what is going on.

It's Not Normal For a Betta Fish to Lose a Fin — Here's How You Can Prevent It
Pets
May 6, 2021

It's Not Normal For a Betta Fish to Lose a Fin — Here's How You Can Prevent It

While it is common for pet betta fish to lose fins, according to the experts, it is not normal.

Here's Exactly What to Do If Your Hamster Won't Come Out of Hiding
Pets
Apr 28, 2021

Here's Exactly What to Do If Your Hamster Won't Come Out of Hiding

If you've got an adorable pet hamster who's a bit of an escape artist, you know that feeling of panic that sets in when they won't reveal themselves.