Super Staycations Around Pittsburgh Heather Hopson July 4, 2016 Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly Dear Diary, In the past week, my daughter graduated from preschool; my nephew graduated from middle school; and my cousin graduated from high school. The ceremonies were marked with celebrations. We...
Traveling with Babies Heather Hopson July 3, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, At the tender age of four, my daughter has taken trains, planes, ships and automobiles to travel across the country and even overseas. I didn't step foot on international soil until I graduated...
Five Fun Travel Apps for Toddlers Heather Hopson July 1, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary, Are we there yet? That’s a question parents throughout the world hear every time they pack their kids up and hit the highway. Whether we are traveling 15-minutes or 15 hours, my little one...
Keeping Kids Busy on the Road Heather Hopson June 30, 2016 Mom, Travel & Leisure Dear Diary. This weekend, my daughter and I hit the highway and took a four-hour trip. Since it was just the two of us, I had to keep her occupied and keep my eyes on the road. She loves to take an...
How to Eat Healthy & Have Fun During a MomsTrip Heather Hopson June 18, 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 menu news. Although we’re being compensated in some form,...
Do This to Stay Safe on Family Road Trips Heather Hopson June 8, 2016 Travel & Leisure One day, while driving to work, my tire blew out. This happened before I became a mom and before I worried about what I should keep in my car in case an emergency were to strike. Fortunately, no one got hurt,...