by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 10, 2012 | for Home, for Love
When creating a perfect room for an elderly family member, consider a few of the things I have learned over the past year. Protection – As people age, they have more health issues…many of which involve bodily fluids. Rather than installing a plush, fabric...
by Tracy Polyak | Dec 30, 2011 | for Love
I found myself feeling rather irritated with Grasshopper today. She tends to be very slow, and today it seemed that frequently she was purposely making the entire family wait. I scolded her, and at one point we all slowly walked from the car, leaving her still sitting...
by Tracy Polyak | Dec 18, 2011 | for Body, for Love
Five years ago, I had a miscarriage. I knew that I was at risk for a miscarriage even before I was pregnant, so I thought I was prepared. I didn't tell anyone I was pregnant, because I couldn't bear the thought of having to update everyone on my status if I had a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 16, 2011 | for Fun, for Love
When our daughter married last April, we made the invitations ourselves. As a graphic artist, Jessica knew what she wanted. She designed the invitations, I bought the linen and printed them. They were beautiful and the bride and groom were pleased with the results,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 28, 2011 | for Good, for Love
Take the time to watch the video. Really. “Once a week church attendance is sufficient for a13-year-old boy.” With all those block meetings, firesides, priesthood previews, family home evenings, seminary classes, and mutual nights, you might be imposing...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 2, 2011 | for Love, for Money
Long before my dad moved in with us last February, my brother, sister, and I began worrying about him. He lived alone and—for entertainment—he drove mile after mile. Every day. In fact, in the year before he stopped driving, he drove over 110,000 miles. He had a...
