The Sitterwise Blog

Tips, guides & San Diego fun.

Family travel advice, hotel features, date night ideas, and more from the team that’s been caring for San Diego families since 1981.

San Diego Fun

San Diego Museums Beyond the Usual Spots

San Diego Family Guide San Diego Museums Beyond the Usual Spots Five hands-on places where kids can climb, build, and ask a hundred...

Sitter Spotlight

Sitter Spotlight – Shrimp tacos, mascara and tap dance!

Let’s face it - we all have things in our life we just can’t live without. Although she knows it’s a bit silly,...

San Diego Fun

Best Family Beaches in San Diego

At Sitterwise, we know San Diego, so let us help you out with a good choice for a family beach outing! An informal...

San Diego Fun

Have a family adventure over San Diego!

Let’s face it – it doesn’t get much better than summer in San Diego. With so many sights, it would take you days...

Sitter Spotlight

Sitterwise Spotlight: Meet Michelle

As a kid, being left with a new person isn’t always the easiest. That’s where Sitterwise caregiver Michelle comes in. Having a passion......

San Diego Fun

The Best 9 Toys for Road Trips

Headed out of town on a road trip? Do you have young children and you're worried how you will keep them busy for...

San Diego Fun

The Local’s Guide to San Diego Donuts

Who doesn't love a good donut? You'd probably like a GREAT donut even more! You know what you're going to get with the...

Sitter Spotlight

Sitterwise Spotlight: Meet Roshel

Who says an adult can’t be a kid at heart? Sitterwise caregiver Roshel loves corn dogs and Pixar movies, and if she could...

San Diego Fun

A Camping Adventure – Without the Bugs!

A toy review by Sitterwise caregiver Michelle Wright Your little ones can get a taste of the outdoors without ever leaving home! The......

San Diego Fun

Finally! Kids music that parents enjoy too!

If you’re like most parents, you may cringe when your kid asks to listen to their CD in the car for what seems...

San Diego Fun

Meet Lucas the Spider

“Hi. My name’s Lucas. I have too many eyeballs.” If you haven’t already, you need to meet Lucas The Spider. “Cute” and “cuddly”...

Rave Reviews

The Koala Who Could book review

A book review by Sitterwise caregiver Katherine Denny The Koala Who Could is a precious story with a powerful meaning, encouraging you......

Books

Mega Bloks Thomas & Friends Buildable Engine

A toy review by Amy Statezny I found these awesome Mega Blok engines at Target for $4.99 each. I bought Thomas the Train...

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