by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 17, 2010 | for Home
13 years ago, Sam and I found the perfect mattress. For us. And we still have it. It's a combination air bed with memory foam on top. It is luxurious and amazingly comfortable. It is amazing. But after 13 years, it has sprung a couple of unidentifiable leaks…at least...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 15, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
While getting countertop and tub surrounds bids, we learned a lot about various surface options and how they compare in today's market. (Things have really changed since we last built in 2003.) Unfortunately, there are no perfect home surfaces. All have pros and cons....
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 12, 2010 | for Body
I have six kids. That fact alone would almost assure that I not only need a fitness program, but need an efficient and convenient one as well. Having exercised regularly since I was a teenager, I have amassed myriad ways to fit fitness into my life. As a mom it's been...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 11, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
If you're thinking the house building has come to a stand still, think again. The reason I'm not posting about it—or about much of anything—is because I'm too busy with the details. Painting, cabinets, trim, hardware, flooring, decking, landscaping, fixtures. Not to...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 10, 2010 | for Mind
When I was in high school, my mom was an administrator for BYU's Degrees by Independent Study. That was my first exposure to the idea of getting a real, accredited college degree without the full campus experience. It was a great fit for all sorts of people, like...
