by Alison Moore Smith | Jun 16, 2010 | for Body
With my fourth daughter just about to officially enter her teen years, I've seen my share of teenage boys trying to impress teenage girls. And boys deal with the same issues girls do. Whenever I see a teen boy with serious acne, scares, or a birthmark, I feel for him....
by Alison Moore Smith | May 26, 2010 | for Body, for Money
In 1983, when I was in college, my best friend got engaged. Her new fiancé was traveling from California to Utah for a visit the day after Christmas. We were so excited to have a fun winter break from classes, snowmobiling and having fun. But in the middle of Nevada,...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 18, 2010 | for Body
Today is my birthday. If you think that involves chocolate, you are spot on. Chocolate in as many forms as possible, as dark as possible. My husband seriously stocked my secret chocolate stash today. So it's a perfect day to tell you about the chocolate-centric,...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 11, 2010 | for Body
After breakfast one morning, when I was four, I went up to my bathroom to brush my teeth. Whilst making my teeth sparkle, I noticed that there was raspberry jam stuck on my jaw. I got a washcloth and wiped. Then I rubbed. Then I scrubbed. With tears running down my...
by Alison Moore Smith | May 8, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Body, for Home
Back in the day when the Farrah Fawcett hairdo was the only hair worth doing, it was imperative to have an unimpeded view of the entire back of head. If you can't see the back of your head, how can you be perfectly coifed? I grew up in a home that was built in 1968....
by Alison Moore Smith | May 6, 2010 | for Body
Half of my family of eight needs corrective eyewear. As of this writing, two wear glasses and the other two wear contacts. One other family member should be wearing glasses, but s/he is in denial about her/his age and is content to squint and hold that teeny, tiny...
