by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 29, 2010 | for Fun
I avoid cooking whenever possible, but this year I made a Christmas neighbor gift that was a hit. So many people commented and I've been asked for my recipe. To top it off I've been asked to demonstrate the apparently delectable treat at homemaking…HFPE…Enrichment…a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 27, 2010 | for Body, for Fun
I love holidays and I love traditions…almost to the point of a mental disorder. In spite of this malady, Sam indulged me this Christmas with the gorgeous Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook. This hardcover book is laden with beautiful photography. (Oh, yes, chocolate can...
by Darcee Yates | Jan 26, 2010 | for Fun
Funny thing happened. I came across the World's Best Carrot Cake recipe! No kidding, hands down, the best. It was the bonus in my son getting married last summer. His wife came with the recipe. Or the recipe came with his wife. Not sure which. Anyway. We had a get...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 8, 2009 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Discussion with Caleb at the theater last night having difficulty keeping his hands to himself.] Mom: Caleb, please don't touch other people. Don't touch their hats or their clothes or their chairs or their skin. Keep your hands in your own space. Caleb (6): What...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 26, 2009 | for Fun, for Love
Things I will always be thankful for: Jesus Christ's love and atonement and his gospel. My dear husband, Samuel. My amazing kids: Jessica, Belinda, Alana, Monica, Samson, and Caleb. My extended family, especially my parents, Hal & D'On Moore, my brother David (with...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 12, 2009 | for Fun, for Mind, Homeschool
Sure, we've got the usual box scratch paper, bins of broken crayons, mismatched sets of colored paper, watercolor sets with black mixed into the yellow, clogged glue bottles, and dried up glue sticks. The usual. But when we really want to do artwork, we get out the...
