by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 20, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home
I just picked up the final blueprints from the engineer. These incorporated the custom engineering done by the truss manufacturer. Finally, we are on our way. Next stop, Lindon City Hall.
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 15, 2009 | for Fun
Last month I wrote about the amazing GeoTrax Railroad. Remember what I said about expandability. I'm not just talking about more tracks. Fisher-Price has done the add-on one better. Part of the GeoTrax family is the fabulous GeoAir! Picture a toy train in airplane...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 21, 2009 | for Fun
A few years ago one of our boys asked for the Fisher-Price Geotrax Rail and Road System Grand Central Station for Christmas. Although we'd never heard of it, we looked into it. We liked what we saw. GeoTrax is a battery-powered, remote-controlled railroad train...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 9, 2008 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The conventional wisdom about building a home seems to be to choose your house plans and then find a lot that fits. Even though I'm far from a building expert, I'm going to completely disagree. I say find your perfect piece of land for your custom home, then choose a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 2, 2008 | for Fun, for Mind
Growing up in a musical family introduced me to so many wonderful opportunities. From singing and playing the violin to directing a teen swing choir, the musical foundation my parents gave me has brought so much joy to me and, now, to my kids that it's immeasurable....