by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 3, 2013 | for Body
A couple of months ago we added a grand new tradition: Belgian Waffle Sunday. Every evening, when all the family is done with their various church schedules, we gather together for a waffle fest. This meal—much to the chagrin of the avid carnivores among us—includes...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 1, 2013 | for Fun, Yea Big
My friend, Lori Willard, had a noteworthy experience this week. While riding in the car, her son was looking through the pictures from her recent romantic getaway to Hawaii when “the incident” began. Jacob (6): Mom, you look fat in this picture.”...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 29, 2013 | for Good, for Spirit
I Love the Cannery Did I mention that I love the cannery? To me, it is the most sacred place I know. More sacred than even the temple. I cry when I talk about the cannery…which happened as recently as last Sunday during our Relief Society Committee meeting. Now I know...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 27, 2013 | for Fun
Today a good friend of mine, Dana Anquoe—who has Native American heritage—posted this on Facebook: i don’t understand why people feel the need to be another ethnicity for Halloween. I just…i give up trying to understand… While she and others have...
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...
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...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 16, 2013 | for Good, for Money
Since Obamacare was first a gleam in the eye of every progressive trying to buy votes, I’ve been trying to get people to understand math…and insurance. Insurance is a way to pool risk. Risk assessment is based on actuarial tables that come from historic...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 14, 2013 | for Spirit, Simple Family Home Evening Ideas
One of the great keys to happiness is to learn to have an “attitude of gratitude” and a thankful heart, recognizing all God has blessed us with. With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, here is an easy family night lesson on gratitude  to get you on...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 13, 2013 | for Fun
Home from church sick. Entertaining myself. So: Would this work as well for a middle-aged woman as a cute 20-something kid? (I have some experience singing in my car at the top of my lungs, FWIW.) How many traffic accidents did this cause in real life…in addition to...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 13, 2013 | for Good
Q: How many people have actually enrolled in Obamacare since the rollout 8 days ago? A: Asking me that question is unfair. Q: Basic stats are easy to gather, what are the enrollment numbers? A: The site was designed to handle 50,000 people…but we had 250,000 online....
