How to Get Girls Interested in STEM Heather Hopson May 12, 2016 Educating a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, Growing up, I hated math. I decided I wasn't good at it and made up my mind that I wouldn't really try to be better. Of course, I didn't fail. I just didn't get straight A's like in my favorite classes--English and Social Studies. I did like...
Best Detergent to Combat Dry, Dinosaur Skin Heather Hopson May 4, 2016 Raising a Toddler, Toddler This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #allfreeclear #CollectiveBias Dear Diary, This week, my daughter's preschool class answered questions about their mommies in anticipation of...
#ReadingWednesday: Nothando’s Journey Heather Hopson May 4, 2016 Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, Recently, my little boy Jailen and I read Nothando's Journey and fell in love with the story. The author weaved a tale about a brother (Jabu) and sister (Nothando) traveling together to a special event--the Reed Festival, a celebration...
Why I Won’t Let My Daughter Listen to Lemonade Heather Hopson April 29, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom 1 Comment Dear Diary, After Beyoncé broke the internet with her HBO special, my sister called me amazed—not amazed by the ingenious artistic direction, but amazed by the masses immortalizing the sultry celebrity. While poetic, Lemonade left me with a sour...
How to Feel, Smell & Look Good Every Day Heather Hopson April 22, 2016 Fashion, Food & Fitness, Mom Diary of a First Time Mom is excited to promote JLust by Jennifer Lopez, a fabulous fragrance recently released. Although I received some form of compensation, all opinions are my own. Dear Diary, This Mother's Day, I'm celebrating not only being a mom...
How To Celebrate Spring With Kids Heather Hopson March 28, 2016 Pittsburgh & Philly, Raising a Toddler, Toddler This is part of a sponsored collaboration with HBO and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #SesameStreetonHBO Dear Diary, I grew up in the suburbs in a house my parents purchased because of the big backyard. My mother planted a garden...