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Summer of Snacking Healthily #SnackMob

Heather Hopson
July 31, 2015
Raising a Toddler, Toddler
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Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom partnered with The Motherhood and Bolthouse Farms Kids™ to share about the #SnackMob coming to town. Although some form of compensation has been received, all opinions...

Eliminate Your Child’s Eczema Naturally

Dr. Renee Matthews
July 20, 2015
Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, Summertime means swimming, playing and soaking up sunshine for many families. But the chlorine, sweat and sun could also mean an eczema outbreak for your little one. Eczema, a medical...

How to Make a Planter

Heather Hopson
July 19, 2015
Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, Growing up, my mom transformed our backyard into a garden oasis. Her green thumb planted everything from green beans and tomatoes to red roses and sunflowers. Next door, my neighbor Mrs....

Free Birthday Party Ideas

Heather Hopson
July 18, 2015
Raising a Toddler, Toddler
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,...

Have Family Fun Without Leaving Your Home

Chelle Johnson
June 28, 2015
Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, This past Friday was my 20 year high school reunion, and I couldn’t attend due to circumstances beyond my control. Although I was extremely disappointed that I was not going to see my...

Co-Parenting Through the Summer

Heather Hopson
June 17, 2015
Baby, Mom, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
  Dear Diary, This summer, my daughter will go on vacation--four times. Twice with her father and twice with me. She'll also attend summer camp for the first time. It's a bit much, yes. But such...
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