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...
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, at the very least, in preschool, but I'm watching some...
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 seeing those two pink lines. Her first birthday was easy...
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 lived within a street or two of grandparents, aunts, uncles,...
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 as well. Where I can multitask the heck out of...
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, munchkin, tyke, rug rat, young 'un
When I was pregnant, people...
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 location, with the exception of the enter sign I only...
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 the day after the current Halloween. I was lucky that...
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 to self check for lumps, but how many of you...
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 age of ten, I was diagnosed with cancer –...
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 write this letter to her about the girl and woman...