by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 13, 2010 | for Fun, for Love
A number of years ago our second daughter, Belinda, was fascinated the grown-up office stuff in our home. So, I gathered up her own little set of office things for her to play with. She called it her “mailman kit.” This is a simple, inexpensive gift...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 9, 2010 | for Body
Is this really Greek pasta? Probably not. The name, as far as I know, comes only from the feta. But it is so simple to make, packed with vitamins and minerals, and tasty. It's also vegetarian. Heap in on your plate and enjoy! PrintGreek Pasta Ingredients4 cans diced...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 8, 2010 | for Body
There's something to be said for comfort food. My sweet mom served us up this version of sloppy joes my whole life. I realize I am not a qualified food photographer. This photo doesn't look terribly appetizing. But, trust me, these are tasty. Simple, quick, warm, and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 7, 2010 | for Body
My wardrobe is pathetic. You have no idea. What really bothers me about it might surprise you. It's that I'm not sure other people know that I know it's pathetic. I imagine them sitting about—gazing on me with sympathy—while thinking, “Oh, my. Does she really...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 7, 2010 | for Body
One of the treasures I've been saving in my closet—waiting for The Big Weight Loss to happen—is a pair of circa 80's, acid washed, peg-legged jeans. With a natural waist. Apparently, these are now referred to lovingly as “mom pants.” It seems that even...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 7, 2010 | for Body
A dear friend of mine grew up in a family of six that was half vegetarian and half carnivore. When we met, I had never known anyone who eschewed meat (no pun intended) and hardly understood the concept at all. The family was so committed to their healthy lifestyle...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 7, 2010 | for Fun
Last year I made a Christmas neighbor gift that was a hit. That's saying something when you're a woman who avoids the kitchen at all costs and who refuses (on a regular basis) to contribute to the church cookbook. So the Smith neighbor gift of 2009 has officially...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 6, 2010 | for Body, for Fun
Since I was a little girl, our Christmas morning tradition has been to have a breakfast Christmas wreath. My family has continued the tradition and it's an expected part of the holiday. But a number of years ago, we added a Christmas Eve breakfast tradition as well:...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 5, 2010 | for Spirit
http://www.youtube.com/v/pPViKJRHyZo vido now missing Cynicism about spirituality is all the rage in Hollywood and academia, and it filters into the culture at large. What these finger-pointing folks don't seem to realize is that they already have their own religions:...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 3, 2010 | for Fun
Gift baskets for kids are fun and easy to make. Kids love personalized gift baskets for Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion. And they are gifts that are remembered long after the tree comes down or the cake is gone. Last year I told you about my college...
