by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 29, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit
What better way to praise the Lord than through song? Use this advent calendar to celebrate Christmas all month long. Each day read a scripture and then sing of him with a related carol or hymn. December 1 Isaiah 7:14 Angels We Have Heard On High December 2 Isaiah 9:6...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 29, 2010 | for Body
Chicken alfredo is divine. OK, admit it. Anything covered with alfredo sauce is divine. But traditional alfredo sauce is a conglomeration of butter and cream and cheese—an assortment sure to land squarely on your thighs. This version of chicken alfredo delicious and...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 28, 2010 | for Body
We love seafood. But cooking it is something of a mystery to me. Lobster? Clams? Crab? Um…restaurant food. But most fish I can handle (as long as it's cleaned and decapitated). Salmon is a perennial favorite in our home. This healthy fish dish is delectable and super...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 26, 2010 | for Home
Get organized for the new year at a huge savings. Tons of useful products to get all the stuff in your house under control. Start 2010 in order and peace! You get a free gift (you choose!), 20% off your order, and a flat $4.98 shipping rate. Through November 29, 2010,...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 25, 2010 | for Fun
Happy Thanksgiving! With the understanding that what I'm most thankful for never really changes, I'm starting a blogging tradition. Each year I'll be noting some remarkable events and markable minutia that's made this year better than it would have been otherwise....
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 25, 2010 | for Fun, Yea Big
Monica (13): If bad breath had a taste, it would be coffee.
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 24, 2010 | for Home
I love Pier 1 Imports. Period. After having been in the store as a teenager, I didn't go back for years. Then, just a few years ago I dropped by while killing some time waiting for a restaurant reservation. Wow, was I surprised. It wasn't at all what I remembered. Not...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 20, 2010 | for Body
What's turkey brine? Simply said, it's a salt water soak for your Thanksgiving entrée. About three years ago I decided to use brine for out Thanksgiving turkey. I'd never done it before—in fact, I'd never heard of it—until I happened across a recipe with promises of...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 16, 2010 | for Body
Never buy the over-priced taco seasoning packets again! This simple mix is delicious for all kinds of Mexican foods, chili, etc. I use this in my Chicken Taco Soup, too. Three tablespoons if about the amount in a commercial 1-1/4 ounce package. Use about three...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 15, 2010 | for Home
Upon moving into our custom home, the prospect of maintaining and caring for all the new surfaces and materials became our responsibility. Our granite countertops were one of the bigger materials investments. But online advice for cleaning and care vary widely. Many...
