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...
Why Your Sleep Matters
I have yet to meet a parent that would say they are well-rested. Whether it's the parent of a newborn who is feeding around...
Our Summer Recap
Wow....summer really flew by, didn't it? It seems like just yesterday I was packing the sweatshirts away and pulling out the shorts and sunscreen....
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Installed Properly? The Odds Are Not In Your Favor.
A few months ago I was in a car accident. It was my fault, no other car/person/living thing was involved, and neither myself nor...
The Library: More Than Just Words on A Page
How many of you know that your library offers more than a chance to read a good book? I'm sure most of you know...
Remembering Great-Grandma S.
I had a whole different post written for today, but the sudden (but not-so-unexpected) death of my husband's grandmother made me change my mind.
I...
Summer Begins: Adventures at the Stamford Nature Center
This summer is going to be an exciting one because my daughter A is old enough to do things. She's not quite 2 yet,...
Music To Your Ears: Free Summer Concerts
They say music soothes the savage beast. This is also often the same with children. In my house, if I turn on Pharrell's 'Happy,”...
A Mom-Owned Business: Robin Grubard of Daily Fare
Before getting pregnant, I was in the process of starting a small baking business. I've since put everything on hold until my daughter is,...
How to Throw a Toddler Valentine’s Day Party
Who doesn't love a party? Planning parties and creative play events for my daughter has been something I've looked forward to since shortly after...
Our Modern Family Christmas
As a kid, I was the only one of my friends who had to travel to see family at Christmas. Most of my friends...