Dear Diary, What is an  episiotomy? Say it with me—uh-pee-zee-ot-uh-mee. I didn’t know how to pronounce that word—heck I didn’t even know the definition—until I was spread eagle on the delivery table. After pushing for two hours, my OBGYN...

On your marks. Get Set. Glide! Snow tubing season is underway across the Pittsburgh region. You don't need any experience to take the exhilarating tubing trip. Most parks do require riders to be at least 42 inches tall. Here are some of the favorite spots to...

Temperatures aren't the only things dropping in the winter. Your fuel economy can tank as well. According to FuelEconomy.gov, a conventional gasoline car's gas mileage is about 12 percent lower at 20°F than it would be at 77°F. It can drop as much as...

Don't let winter send you into hibernation! You can stay active ice skating. With a short drive, you can enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Ice skating is one of the best winter workouts. It builds leg muscles, improves joint flexibility and gets your heart...

This is a flashback from 2012, but it's so fitting for the New Year I had to repost! I've since implemented a lot of the advice below. I even celebrated the holiday this year with the love of my life. I'm looking forward to what next year's update will...

Dear Diary, Tonight, I'm searching online for last-minute gift ideas for infants and toddlers. If you are the mother of a little one who has almost everything like my little girl, you're probably in the same present position. Last year, Santa brought...