Author Heather Hopson

Dear Diary, When I bought a car, I made sure it had one particular feature-a remote start system. Having lived in both Pennsylvania and Michigan-states that rarely shut down cities due to snowfall, I often...

Dear Diary, This week, my daughter sent Santa Claus a letter, listing the toys she hopes to find under the Christmas tree. She spent the days leading up to this activity, searching through the toy circulars...

Dear Diary, Just because your amusement park pass expired doesn't mean the fun stops this season. Several amusement parks throughout Pennsylvania are welcoming guests and turning on the roller coasters for...

Dear Diary, Tis the season to go shopping! You can stay local or take a quick trip on your search for the perfect present. Christmas markets have opened across the commonwealth. The holiday pop up shops...

Dear Diary, As a new parent, I wanted to create new holiday traditions for our family. In the past, we trimmed trees and decorated cookies to get in the Christmas spirit. So, to get out of the house and...

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