Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is excited to team up with UpTV to create this sponsored post promoting #GrowingUpMcGhee, which premieres Wednesday, June 8th at 9 PM EST.   Dear Diary, My maternal grandparents jumped the broom as teenagers and...

Dear Diary, When my daughter turned one, she celebrated her birthday at the lake. I packed everything except the kitchen sink and headed to Deep Creek, Maryland.  In addition to her bathing suits, cover ups, sunglasses and sunscreen, I remembered to toss...

Dear Diary, If you're becoming a mom this summer, you don't have to look far for inspiration for baby names. Just look out the window! The bright sun, fragrant flowers and calming sea can spark ideas. When we found out we were expecting, our friends,...

Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is proud to partner with Denny’s as a #DennysDiners Blogger Ambassador. Stay tuned for exclusive content and menu news. Although we’re being compensated in some form, all opinion remain our own. Dear Diary, When I...

Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is partnering with Voortman Cookies to inspire mommy and me baking! Although some form of compensation was received, all opinions remain my own. Dear Diary, At age four, Caitlynn spends most of the day imagining...

Dear Diary, April showers bring May flowers and festivals in Pittsburgh. Each year, Caitlynn and I look forward to the warm weather and exciting activities, including our favorite--the EQT Children’s Theater Festival  in Downtown Pittsburgh’s...