by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 17, 2025 | Fun, YouTube Vlogs
Every year, family gift giving can quietly turn into something heavier than it needs to be—more guessing, more stuff, more pressure to get it “right.” This year, I tried a simple system for gift giving as a mom of adult kids and a grandma. It helped me give gifts that...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 10, 2025 | Fun, YouTube Vlogs
Christmas can get complicated fast. Lists, events, expectations…the season that’s supposed to feel joyful can start to feel like one long obligation. Instead of adding more, I've made five simple swaps that bring peace and actual enjoyment back into December. These...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 30, 2025 | Fun, YouTube Vlogs
Sometimes “thriving in midlife” means learning how to slow down—especially when your body insists on it. For the past two weeks I've been hit hard with bronchitis, but I found some creature comforts to make it less awful. Here are the cozy essentials that helped me...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 27, 2025 | Fun, YouTube Vlogs
Remember when I told you about our impromptu mini-trips? Sam and I pick a time and place and invite…whomever can come! Last summer we headed out—along with our three youngest children—to Bear Lake. We had a great time boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and eating at...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 25, 2025 | Fun, Product Reviews
f you’ve ever sat around after dinner wondering what to do together that doesn’t involve staring at screens, I’ve got a winner for you. We tried the Blank Slate board game—and it was an instant hit. Simple rules, quick rounds, and belly laughs for every generation. No...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 21, 2025 | Fun, Love, YouTube Vlogs
If the first cold snap brings a weird heaviness with the cozy vibes, you’re not imagining it. Many midlife women feel more restless in autumn—not just because of shorter days, but because the season quietly reminds us that time is pushing forward. That nudge can feel...
