Category Archives: Parenting

‘My Epic Mom Fail’ Written by Michelle Rivera

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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Yesterday the police showed up on my doorstep and here is why… I picked up my 3 1/2 year old daughter Madison from preschool yesterday with my mom because my husband had a dentist appointment. I did not have my … Continue reading →

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Back to Work! Written by: Michelle Rivera

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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If you haven’t heard already, my husband Mark and I recently bought a new house that needed a lot of renovations.  It took us 7 weeks of work just to make the house livable and yet here we are living … Continue reading →

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Pen Pals: Not A Lost Form Of Writing. Written by Elissa R. Lerma

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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We are officially on summer vacation around here and although it will seem like it is gone in a flash, three months is a long time for a child to be out of the classroom. My daughter just finished 1st … Continue reading →

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Morning Routines Written by Elissa R. Lerma

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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I recently wrote on my blog a little bit about our rushed morning routine.  It seems like no matter what time I wake up, I am always rushing. When my daughter got her 5th tardy slip I knew I needed … Continue reading →

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Mommy Guilt…Written by Michelle Rivera

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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I pinned this on Pinterest. I think it’s safe to say that when reading this Pinterest post above most mothers feel this way.  We all often suffer at one time or another from “Mommy Guilt.”  Working mothers feel guilty that … Continue reading →

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Bunny Tracks: Sharing A Special Easter Tradition And Making Memories! Written by: Elissa R. Lerma

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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One of the things that I love about being a parent is passing down your own family traditions. When my husband was a little boy he would wake up on Easter Sunday to find that the Easter Bunny had visited … Continue reading →

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3 Year Old Toddler In A Wheelchair Thoroughly Checked By TSA! Written by: Michelle Rivera

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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I understand that homeland security is crucial, but this is overboard in my opinion.  As a mom I would be livid if this happened to my child.  I understand doing a quick scan of the child, but this is absolutely … Continue reading →

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GlitterWorks Tattoos! Fun and Affordable Party Entertainment! Written by: Michelle Rivera

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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Ventura County moms and dads if you are looking for a fun, affordable birthday party idea then you must check out GlitterWorks Tattoos.  GlitterWorks’ goal is to make any party sparkle with its large selection of glittery designs that your … Continue reading →

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Child Without Clothes in Snow! Abuse or Extreme Parenting? (VIDEO) Written by Michelle Rivera

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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It’s times like this when I wish parents needed a license to become parents.  I find this parenting “technique” on this video to be cruel and abusive! I was recently in Colorado with my daughter in the snow and she … Continue reading →

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‘….Pants On Fire’ Written by Elissa R. Lerma

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Michelle Rivera
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We didn’t mean to, but we are lying to our daughter. While at my mom’s house my daughter was looking through a little photo album with wallet sized pictures.  It was an old album and in it was a picture … Continue reading →

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