by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 5, 2012 | for Home, for Money
Building a custom home is a huge undertaking. If you plan to dive into the process, I strongly suggest you start with a sound financial footing, strong marriage, and robust health. No matter how you slice it, this project is going to try all three and the better you...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 5, 2012 | for Home
When we build our first full custom home in 2003, it was a huge undertaking. It was something we had always wanted to do, but didn't really know what we were getting ourselves into. After months and months of choosing appliances and fixtures and doors and knobs and...
by Amy Lockhart | Aug 2, 2012 | for Spirit
What do you do when… It's been over a year (possibly two) since your child has had a lesson in Primary class. It's been several months since your child's (different child than #1) Primary teacher has even shown up and she asks you, “Doesn't she like me?”...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 30, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (8): Mom, my feet just got too big for these shoes exactly 15 minutes ago.
by Amy Lockhart | Jul 29, 2012 | for Spirit
Do you play that game? You know the wonderful game of jealousy, coveting, envy, greed, and eventually passing judgement so as to make yourself feel better about your own life? More importantly, do you play that game in relation to the gospel, church life, covenants...
by Amy Lockhart | Jul 26, 2012 | for Spirit
What does that even mean?! I tell you what, I was born and raised in Utah and I don't see a difference. I have since lived a great many other places, being married to a Coast Guard Member will do that to you, and I still don't see a difference. I'll give you that...
by Guest Author | Jul 25, 2012 | for Love
By Alisha Worthington, BSW, SSW I remember my new daughter's wet, warm body lying on my chest for the very first time. I could feel her bird-like heart pounding away as she took her first breaths and looked toward my face with searching eyes. For my part, I was...
by Michael J. Snider | Jul 22, 2012 | for Good
What should Latter-day Saint's position on socialized medicine (or socialized anything) be? I always look at what the brethren have said in general conference and there have been a number of statements on this subject made from the pulpit. The apostle Ezra Taft Benson...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 21, 2012 | for Mind
It's not necessarily the reality that shapes us, but the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality. And if we can change the lens, not only can we change your happiness, but we can change every single educational and business outcome at...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 20, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Caleb (8): Mom, you know that runny eggs are my biggest enemy. [Pause.] Just remember that.
