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...

Dear Diary, This year, I'm celebrating the season solo. Oh, the joys of co-parenting! My ex is picking up our daughter mid-month. Although Thanksgiving somewhat prepared me for her time away from "mommy's house" as she calls it, her absence will still be...

Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is proud to partner with Guardian Storage to chronicle my journey to home ownership and organization. Some form of compensation has been received, however all opinions are my own. #GuardianStorage Dear Diary, Hi, my...

Dear Diary, Today’s #TMITuesday topic is a load of crap. That’s right. We’re talking ‘ish and shooting the sh*t! And no, we’re not discussing dirty diapers. We’re sharing way too much information about pooping during delivery. I didn’t...

Dear Diary, As a child, you couldn't catch me without a book in my hand. My idea of fun was spending a Saturday at the library, checking out every hardcover I could carry. I would read to anyone who would listen, including my Cabbage Patch Kids lined up on...