by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 4, 2013 | for Love, for Mind
See the title, above. That is currently the most common homeschooling question I get these days. (And, lest you are wondering, it's almost always from people who don't know my children, so it's not a reflection on them.) This is followed closely in frequency by,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 24, 2013 | for Love, Mormon Wedding
Planning a wedding reception at home is a unique experience. We have a long list of things to do, to rent, and to buy. One of the most important was a chocolate fountain. It's something the bride has wanted for years. So right after commissioning a seamstress to make...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 23, 2013 | for Love, Mormon Wedding
When we lived in Boca Raton, Florida, and I made my way around town with my (then) four young daughters in tow, I was always greeted by one of two things: What until they are teenagers! or Oh, the weddings! The weddings! And, seriously, you've got to use your best New...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 11, 2013 | for Love, for Mind
I have a friend I have known since elementary school. Great guy. Smart, successful, interesting. Also one of the oddest ducks you'll ever meet. Back then and now. He is married with children. His wife and kids are also odd, in just about the same ways and same ratio...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 31, 2013 | for Love
On May 18, 1964, I was born in the Provo Hospital (now Utah Valley Medical Center). Two days later—if legend is true—my parents' lawyer picked me up from my birth mother, who said, “Tell her I hope she has a wonderful life.” (I was there, but my memory was...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 23, 2013 | for Love
While “the world” was “rejoicing” over the birth of a new heir to the British throne yesterday, we were celebrating the 26th birthday of our oldest princess (and also brain), Jessica. While “everyone” on planet earth was aghast at...
