Elisa Cinelli
Elisa is a loving wife and stay at home mom living in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. A proud sixth-generation San Franciscan, Elisa spent her early years in the Haight-Ashbury before moving to Mill Valley in elementary school. She studied Comparative Literature and French Language at University of San Francisco, where she wrote her thesis on the origins of fairy tales. Along with being the Managing Editor here at San Francisco Bay Area Moms, Elisa also writes for POPSUGAR, FamilyEducation, and OXO Brands.
I Gave Up My Dream Job To Stay At Home
When I was 15, I took a job at a summer camp. I only applied because I had a crush on the owner, and I had no idea that this would be a turning...
Why I Still Need My Friends Who Knew Me Before I Was a Mom
Last week, I was feeling low. My phone was broken and my best friend, Corinna, doesn’t have social media, so reaching out to her was impossible. But something really mysterious and wonderful happened.
My husband...
How to Improve Your Quality Family Time with a Family Fun Box
This post is in partnership with Family Fun Box.
My family and I recently tried out Family Fun Box and now I want to share our experience with you! We loved how the box we...
Should Kids Say Please and Thank You to Alexa?
We recently took the plunge and made our cozy flat into an official Smart Home. Alexa is my new BFF. She keeps me efficient, reminding me to buy toilet paper, and buying it for...
How a Smart TV Helped My Marriage
Recently, we canceled cable and purchased a fancy new smart TV. It felt so good to be rid of that giant monthly bill, and now my kid can watch Daniel Tiger on the “big...
The Hardest Part of Parenting Is Not Being Able To See Results Right Away
Recently, I had one of those rare moments where I actually got to see the fruits of my parenting labors. It was pretty amazing.
We were standing in a hotel bathroom in Greece when my...
5 Signs You Have a Threenager on Your Hands
Recently, I did something bad. Have you ever lost it with your toddler? That’s what happened to me right in the middle of the bedtime routine.
My three-year-old told me that she wanted to go...
Why You Should Consider Forest School Instead of Traditional Preschool
This post is in partnership with Sapling Forest Preschool.
My three-year-old daughter, Kiara, recently attended Sapling Forest Preschool, located in the Presidio. I cannot say enough good things about her experience and the wonderful staff....
All the Times I Don’t Wear Yoga Pants
I have perfected my stay at home uniform: sports bra, tank top, running shoes, and of course, yoga pants.
I’m all about activewear when caring for little ones because, duh, it’s a physical activity (I’ll...
Please Don’t Say ‘Life’s Not Fair’ to Your Kids
As some point in your journey through parenthood, you’ll lay down the law with your kid, and he’ll say it.
“But it’s not fair!”
I know how you’ll be tempted to respond.
“Life’s not fair.”
“It’s just the...
