Allison Hughes-Randall
Allison is a New England transplant, originally from Pittsburgh, PA having moved to Bethel in 2010 from Columbus, OH. She and her husband are the parents of a miracle daughter (September 2012.) Allison is a 30 year cancer survivor and spends a great deal of time raising money for the American Cancer Society. When she isn't playing with her daughter, hosting a fundraiser, running a women's group, a mom's group, working on the craft -du-jour or baking, she's either asleep or wondering what's next...
Color Me Calm: The Adult Coloring Book Trend
If you had told me a year ago that the newest fad would be adult coloring, I would have laughed at you. I mean,...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Preschool
My daughter started a 3-year-old preschool program in September, and we were all thrilled. She was excited to get a back pack, have a...
Teachable Moments for Mommy
When my friends and I talk about our kids, we seem to have big dreams about what we want them to learn. What to...
Our Life Without TV
Hello. My name is Allison and I'm a recovering TV addict. This is my story.
I grew up in the eighties. It was a time...
A Guide To Preventing Dog Bites
A few weeks ago my daughter, A, was bitten on the face by my brother's dog, Sampson. What should have been a great family...
Her Name Was MaryJean
In honor of infant and pregnancy loss awareness I am sharing my friend Lisa's story:
Her name was MaryJean.
I never got to hold her....
Trick or Treat Alternatives in Fairfield County
I think back to the days of my own childhood trick-or-treating and can't believe my mom pretty much just opened the door and told...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
There are few words most people fear more than, “You've got cancer.” One of those things is, undoubtedly, “ has cancer.” Twenty-nine years ago...
Greetings From Pittsburgh: Where Mom Comes From
A few weeks ago, my daughter A and I were walking out to the car after it had rained, when she told me the...
When It’s Not What You Expect: A Birth Story
I have a confession. It's one I've kept to myself out of fear of being judged by other moms. Here it goes: I wanted...