by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 2, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
My first reaction when I think of wind chimes is to plug my ears. They have always seemed loud, irritating, and annoying, nothing but a distraction. Much to my chagrin, when we moved to the rental house, we found a set of aluminum wind chimes permanently affixed to...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 1, 2010 | for Mind
Today marks seven years since the launch of Mormon Momma. In blogging years, that’s ancient. Thanks to all of you who read here and thanks to those who take the time to comment. Look for the big changes coming early this year. They might require the site to come...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 31, 2009 | for Body
I have chronically cold feet. I’m talking seriously cold, ice cube cold, shock your husband when you get into bed cold. Cold. And it doesn’t matter what I do, they stay icy. Until I press them firmly against Sam’s calves and force him to endure the...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 30, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home
It’s likely that we’ve had more snow this past December than any other in my lifetime. I attribute this to two things: The construction gods are trying to sabotage our building efforts Global warming Whichever is responsible, it’s keeping progress to...
by Julie Echols | Dec 30, 2009 | for Spirit
One of the challenges and blessings of being single in the LDS church is that you come face to face with your inadequacies and shortcomings.” Don’t get me wrong, I felt these inadequacies as a married Mormon wife and mother, but the feelings were more...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 29, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Today we got about six inches of snow in the yard. Summer is months away. But this might be the best time to start thinking about how you’re going to outfit your yard for those backyard barbecues and family games. You can find some great deals and soon backyard...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 28, 2009 | for Money
Online shopping is a dream come true. I’m not much of a mall walker, but I am a bargain hunter. Online shopping allows me to avoid what I loathe and still get the deals I’m looking for—quickly and efficiently—by comparing products and prices online....
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 26, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home
I love weathervanes. Especially rooftop weathervanes attached to the top of a cupola. And I’ve been trying for months to figure out how to include one on our craftsman style home, even though it seems an abrupt contrast to the design. They are just so cool! You...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 24, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Radiant floor hydronic heating systems use a boiler to heat water that is circulated through pipes that are embedded in a concrete slag. The heat from the water radiates through the cement and into the room. If you’ve never experienced radiant floor hydronic...
by Michelle DeGraw | Dec 23, 2009 | for Home
Well, this month has turned upside down, just a little bit. After months of searching for a job, I have one! I recently started as a nurse’s aide at the county nursing home. Having been a caregiver in home health care, I am glad to be back serving the elderly....
