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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...

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...

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...
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