by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 16, 2010 | for Body
My mom had the best skin ever. I kid you not. It was clear, porcelain skin that looked striking with her nearly black hair. And it was smooth and soft until her early 70’s. She never indulged in fads and potions. She washed with soap and then applied a mixture...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 15, 2010 | for Money
This is the time of year when people all over the country are excited about getting their tax tax refunds. It makes me crazy. In almost all circumstances, getting a tax refund just means that you loaned the government your money—for a number of months—interest free....
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 15, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
A big “thank you” is in order for the curious neighbor who just had to sneak into our house sometime after dark last night. Putting holes across the gorgeous and smooth new concrete that had been poured and finished in the double garage was, I’m...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 14, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
After trying most flooring surfaces known to man, including carpet, laminate, ceramic tile, natural stone tile, and hardwood, we decided our new custom home would have polished concrete on the main floor and stained concrete in the basement. After extensive discussion...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 13, 2010 | for Mind, Lifestyle Design
Do you want to take y our career, your relationships, your life to the next level? Do you want to live your dream life? If so, I have the book for you: Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams into Reality. Not only does Allison Maslan have a pretty...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 13, 2010 | for Body
As the mom of six, I know that nothing is of greater concern than the health and well-being of your children. My large family is a great source of joy, but with that joy is also added concern. New technological advances in the health industry are amazing and some of...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 12, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The trench around the french drain was filled with gravel and fill dirt was brought around to the front of the house to fill in around the foundation. It look like an entrance now. The slope from the sidewalk isn’t nearly as steep as it seemed it would be. On...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 12, 2010 | for Body
Stroke is also the third leading cause of death and disability for adults in the United States. My maternal grandmother had a debilitating stroke nine years before she died that left her paralyzed on the right side of her body. My mother died as a result of years of...
by Janiel Miller | Apr 11, 2010 | for Mind
Ahhh. I love a good old comfy paradigm, don’t you? The way it just slips right over your shoulders, warming the cockles of your heart, sending waves of familiarity and validation up to your brain. It’s like a big ol’ mug of hot chocolate with a scoop...
by Alison Moore Smith | Apr 11, 2010 | for Mind
Last February I read a newspaper article about the Utah public school system by Lois Collins that continues to trouble me. A couple of her statements just leapt off the page and smacked me upside the head. Too often, we’re willing to hand over the teaching of...
