Author Heather Hopson

Dear Diary, As an adult, the winter weather gives me the chills. I dislike digging my car out from under several inches of snow. I loathed navigating icy, slick streets. Recently, I complained to my...

Dear Diary, Although winter isn't officially underway on December 21st, the snow and temperatures are falling. But don't let Mother Nature rain on your family's parade. Your kids can still run, jump and...

Dear Diary, Students across Pennsylvania wake up early, to tune into weather reports and hope their schools' names scroll across the television's closure list. Large amounts of snow may cancel school, but...

Dear Diary, My grandmother used to always say, Expect the best, but prepare for the worst. That's pretty much my motto when it comes to driving. I expect that I will arrive to my final destination safely....

Dear Diary, What if you could drive to a New Year's Eve party with your children and be back home before bedtime? No, that's not a dream! It's the reality of children growing up in Pittsburgh. Several...

Dear Diary, You don't have to drive far to experience the magic of Christmas. Pittsburgh is home to the state's top holiday happenings. Only a short drive away, your family can make new traditions or...

Dear Diary, Before Santa Claus climbs aboard his sleigh, he's climbing aboard trains across the commonwealth. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers are inviting children and families to join them on fun,...

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, As the temperatures drop more and more, I put more and more clothes on my daughter. I put leggings under her pants and an undershirt under her sweater. I bundle her in a coat, hat and hood....

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...