by Alison Moore Smith | May 12, 2012 | for Home
There's an old adage from my parent's generation that too often seems to be forgotten in our disposable society. Use it up,Wear it out,Make it do,Or do without. Believe me, my parents lived this verse! When I cleaned out my dad's house to sell last fall (he moved in...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 3, 2012 | for Fun, for Good
You know I'm not much of a scouting enthusiast. But with two boys now in the throws of belt loops and merit badges—and a husband who has volunteered as an 11-year-old scout master—it's hard to escape. So, here I am. If you're a Cub Scout parent, the Pinewood Derby—a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 27, 2012 | for Home
My husband, Sam, lived in American Samoa from the time he was eight until he was 11. His parents were teaching at a private school. Seven years later he went back across the sea and served a two-year religious mission in both American Samoa and Wester Samoa. Needless...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 27, 2012 | for Home
When money is tight—as it is for so many in this lousy economy—everyone starts clamoring to find ways to pinch pennies. While this is natural and helpful, it often means we overlook savings of dollars, sometimes lots of dollars. After spending our college years...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 26, 2012 | for Body
It's fine. Really. I didn't want April anyway. On August 6 (Saturday night, day before Easter), I took Samson to an after hours clinic. He'd come down with the flu Thursday evening, but seemed to be on the mend. When he started throwing up again, I wanted to have him...
