Why I Moved Back Home With My Parents Heather Hopson October 25, 2016 Mom, Work & Money Dear Diary, Recently, I returned to the nest. After spreading my wings and flying from city to city and place to place, I landed back in my native...
Top Autumn Activities for Kids Heather Hopson October 24, 2016 Fashion, Food & Fitness, Mom 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...
Rainy Road Trips Heather Hopson October 5, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, Recently, many families were singing for the rain to go away in PA. Thunder boomed. Lightening flashed. And rain poured down....
Travel Photography for Kids Heather Hopson October 5, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, Most parents-especially new ones-don't go on a trip without leaving their camera behind. With the increasing popularity of social...
Ways Kids Can Help With Car Maintenance Heather Hopson October 4, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, My car is my second home. I hate to admit it, but we have been guilty of eating, drinking, sleeping and even changing clothes in our...
Tips for Traveling With a Teen Heather Hopson October 4, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, Traveling with a teenager is totally different than traveling with a toddler or little kid. Teens aren't always easily impressed. What...
Ice Cream Road Trip Heather Hopson September 24, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, Students across Allegheny County headed back to school, signally the unofficial end to summer. Amusement parks aren't open as late....
Last-minute Road Trip Ideas Heather Hopson September 22, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, Despite schools being back in session, your family can continue to celebrate summer. The season doesn't official end until September...
How I Make #BacktoSchoolSimple Heather Hopson August 19, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackToSchoolSimple #CollectiveBias Dear...
Wiggle it, Just a Little Bit! Heather Hopson August 10, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly, Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, This year, I'm enrolling my daughter into dance class. For years, she asked to take ballet. But I told her to wait until she goes to...
