Sled the City Heather Hopson March 3, 2017 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly 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...
Toy Store Road Trip Heather Hopson December 20, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly 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...
Take a Ride to an Amusement Park This Winter Heather Hopson December 20, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, Just because your amusement park pass expired doesn't mean the fun stops this season. Several amusement parks throughout Pennsylvania...
Top Christmas Markets in PA Heather Hopson December 20, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly 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...
Holiday Light Displays Worth the Drive Heather Hopson December 20, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly 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...
Celebrate the Season With Food (Without Cooking!) Heather Hopson December 9, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly 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...
Primp Your Princess! Disney on Ice is Coming to Pittsburgh! Heather Hopson December 2, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, Every week, my daughter and I play pretend. We spin a tale about a magical kingdom, far, far away and reinvent ourselves into a queen...
How to Teach Your Kids to #LoveYourNeighbor Heather Hopson November 15, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, Growing up, my parents taught my sister and I to love our neighbors. I never heard those exact words until I read it in the Bible....
How to Throw a Mad Science Birthday Party Heather Hopson October 26, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, Recently, I asked my daughter what was her favorite subject in school, and she quickly shouted science. Her answer threw me for a...
Moving Checklist for Families Heather Hopson October 25, 2016 Mom, Work & Money Dear Diary, On an average day, many moms juggle jobs, husbands, children, car pools, cooking and more. So if you throw in a move, it can throw off...
