by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 10, 2014 | for Body
Nothing compares to breakfast. Although Sam might argue (ppphhhttt), it's easily the best meal of the day. Unfortunately, many breakfast menus are seriously heavy on refined carbs and equally low on other essentials. This past week I found a higher protein pancake...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 9, 2014 | for Spirit, Videos of Jesus Christ
This isn't a video about Jesus Christ. It's actually a life insurance commercial. Yea, I know, right? But it really is one of the best videos of Jesus Christ ever, without intending to be. Because the least of these is always him. About a decade ago I read a life...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 8, 2014 | for Spirit
Recently I was pointed to an article by V. H. Cassler (who I presume is Valerie Hudson Cassler) titled “Ruby Slippers on Her Feet: Reflections on the OrdainWomen Website.” Soon thereafter, a few people asked me to comment. Well, it's one thing to respond...
by Amy Lockhart | Apr 7, 2014 | for Mind
Book Review: We Are Strong! Mothers and Daughters Stand Together by Fay A. Klingler This timely and extremely applicable book cuts through the noise of the mommy wars and speaks to women in a non-discriminatory uplifting way that I found refreshing and empowering. I...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 6, 2014 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
We love General Conference so much around here. I wish we had in quarterly or more. I've had personal witness about how acting on prophetic and authoritative counsel can change our lives. But in spite of the fact that we look forward to it with great anticipation and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 5, 2014 | for Spirit
Sorry to be slow to open the thread. Please feel free to add any thoughts about the sessions (including the General Women's Meeting last week) here. Enjoy conference weekend everyone!
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 3, 2014 | for Spirit, Videos of Jesus Christ
Sitting on the far end of the row of chairs in Sunday School—trying to avoid Bob at all costs—our teacher told the parable of the good Samaritan. “When can you be a good Samaritan?” he asked. “When can you be kind to someone who is despised?” I...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 1, 2014 | for Fun, for Love
In a conversation a few years ago, I used the phrase “It's not brain surgery.” It was in the same spirit as “It's not rocket science.” The woman proceeded to lecture me on the fact that some people really have actual true life brain surgery and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 31, 2014 | Amazing Life Hacks, Lifestyle Design
In one day it will be April and I'm sure your New Year's resolutions are at least one fourth completed! You're on your way to the best year ever! Woo hoo! Wait. What? You what? You started strong and dropped out on January 6? You intended to start, but never got out...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 30, 2014 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
Jeffrey R. Holland said: There are times when the only way to get from A to C is by way of B. And B can sometimes give you a good kick in the teeth. There have been times in my life—very important, consequential, serious times—when prayerful, thoughtful decisions by...
