Winter Weather Maintenance Heather Hopson December 20, 2016 Uncategorized Dear Diary, When I bought a car, I made sure it had one particular feature-a remote start system. Having lived in both Pennsylvania and Michigan-states that rarely shut down cities due to snowfall, I often...
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 leading up to this activity, searching through the toy circulars...
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 are welcoming guests and turning on the roller coasters for...
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 opened across the commonwealth. The holiday pop up shops...
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 in the Christmas spirit. So, to get out of the house and...
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 menu news. Although we’re being compensated in some form,...