by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 27, 2011 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Playing with his new remote control helicopter he got for Christmas.] Caleb (8): Mom! When you try to crash the helicopter…it attacks you! [Gales of laughter from throughout the room.] Caleb: I'm serious!
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 27, 2011 | for Home
I know it's a funny time to be thinking about lawn sprinklers. Most of the country is in the midst of winter weather. But here's the deal. I love seasons. One of the reasons we moved back to Utah from Florida is that we actually like dry air and having weather variety...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 21, 2011 | for Home
I love candles. Love. It's one of the very, very (did I mention very?) few crafty things I actually engage in. Yes, once in a great while I make my own candles. Out of wax. With molds. I know! And the reason I like making candles is because I like burning candles. So...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 21, 2011 | for Money
My dad is 82 years old. And his favorite thing to wear is an old cardigan my mother knitted for him…about two decades ago. The former elbows of the beloved sweater are now holes six inches in diameter. I exaggerate not. I've been looking for a few months for a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 21, 2011 | for Money
Never, ever do I make a major purchase—and rarely even one over 30 or 40 dollars—without doing some internet comparison shopping. Using a shopping bot, I can compare prices all over the internet. If you haven't done this before, you'll be amazed at how vastly...
