by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 23, 2011 | for Spirit, Lifestyle Design
Three days ago, Sam was playing basketball in the gym at our church, one congregation against another. The other team forfeited so a pick-up game ensued. The scheduled referee, probably in his late 50s, jumped up to fill out the losing team. A while later, as he was...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 20, 2011 | for Body
We have six children, and although we are about five years beyond the diaper stage, I well remember dealing with the wretched things. Even more, I remember trying to cure diaper rash. One of our poor little babies had such a sore bottom she literally could not sit...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 19, 2011 | for Body, Losing Weight After Pregnancy
One of my new year’s resolutions for 2011 is to lose 35 pounds. It’s not a new goal. But here I am again. The post title “Losing Weight After Pregnancy” is a bit deceptive. My “baby” is seven years old. I’m still trying to...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 18, 2011 | for Mind, Lifestyle Design
In a perfect world, this post would have been published on January 1. But it’s not. And it wasn’t. I can say, however, that I’ve been working on this year’s resolutions using my goal setting system since New Year’s Day. It’s a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 14, 2011 | for Mind, Lifestyle Design
Want to know how to make everything easier? The formula is extraordinarily simple. I have a daughter who is a third-degree brown belt in kenpo karate. She’s a powerhouse in the dojo and can whoop just about anyone’s trash if she has a mind to. But when it...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 13, 2011 | for Body
We’ve been making stew since we were first married. It’s an inexpensive and healthy meal. Now that we’re on a modified paleo diet, I’ve adjusted our typical beef stew recipe to fit our new eating plan. This is what I have cooking in the...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 13, 2011 | for Body
I do not like spicy foods. To be clear, my husband says that my kind of mild salsa is just a bowl of diced tomatoes. Just about anything can put my mouth on fire. In spite of all that, about 26 years ago (when we were dating) my husband introduced me to potato salad...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 12, 2011 | for Body
Do you have a new year’s resolution to perk up your beauty regimen or give yourself the ultimate makeover? If this is the year you’re making your comeback, I’ve scoured the web for some great beauty websites to get you started. I’m such a...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 4, 2011 | for Mind, Lifestyle Design
Learn from the past. Live in the present. Plan for the future. This is the day to start making brilliant decisions. Every day is a chance to make a past worth remembering and for building a foundation for your future. Don’t look back. Move forward. 2011 can be...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 3, 2011 | for Money, Lifestyle Design
Pix2Brix merged with Mormon Momma. 2010 was a year of growth for Pix2Brix. Your support has meant a great deal and I’ve enjoyed the interaction with you, both in the comments, through social media, and with direct contact. We hope your support continues in 2011!...
