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...
Worlds Collide: When Two Different Parenting Ideas Come Together
My husband, W, and I grew up very differently, and in many ways are polar opposites. Our parenting ideas and styles are very different...
Surviving Toddlerhood
tod·dler ˈtädlər/ noun
noun: toddler; plural noun: toddlers
1. a young child who is just beginning to walk.
Synonyms: small child, infant, tot, preschooler informal moppet,...
Llamas and Goats and Pigs, Oh My!
Silverman's Farm is a cute little non-assuming attraction in Easton. Blink and you'd drive past it, as there are no real signs announcing its...
Princess Issues
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays - the decorations...the candy...the costumes. When I was a kid, I would start planning my next costume...
Making Strides For Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so I'm here to give you the mommy spin on why this matters. We all know we need...
Why I Climbed a 12 Foot Cargo Net for My Daughter
I never realized how many excuses I made for myself regarding physical activities until I had a baby. I do have some issues. At...
The First Birthday
I can't believe it. My daughter will be a year old in a few days. She's growing up so fast, so I thought I'd...
Finding the Humor in Parenting: Go Ahead and Laugh
When my daughter, A, was about 4 months old, she spiked a high fever. Her first fever, actually. It was late on a snowy...
Mommyland – An Unexpected Adventure
I'm not the kind of woman who dreamed of being a mother. I never really spent time with small children, certainly not wishing for...