by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 17, 2011 | for Body, Why Can't I Sleep
I was born a night owl. That's not hyperbole. Soon after the lawyer delivered me to my parents, they began asking, “Why can't she sleep?” and within a few years, I was asking (again and again), “Why can't I sleep?” To be clear, I've never had a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 16, 2011 | for Good, for Home
Years ago I received a mailing from Habitat for Humanity. I admired their charitable work and so sent a small donation. Bad idea. For the next decade or so, I received about 100 times the cost in mailings as I donated. In other words, they lost money on me. My dad is...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 14, 2011 | for Fun, for Love
Valentine's Day isn't a major holiday…unless you're a florist, candy maker, or greeting card company. Still, holidays and their expectations can cause undue stress when the should be fun. My Valentine's Day idea is to keep it simple. This applies to most holidays and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 13, 2011 | for Money
We've been an all-Mac family since 1985. It only makes sense that we are also an iPhone and iPad family. My iPhone has become my micro-computer to keep my important data with me wherever I go, and the iPad, in turn, my mini-computer. I always have one or both with me...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 9, 2011 | for Body, for Good
Don't get me wrong. As far as first lady causes go, I think promoting healthy eating is a grand platform. And just look at Michelle Obama's arms. You know she knows more about fitness than I do. But there are good ideas and then there are good ideas gone wrong. Last...
