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 | Nov 29, 2024 | Fun, YouTube Vlogs
Light the World (and your home) with Christmas songs to fill your hearts with the spirit of the holiday season. 1 full hour of beautiful Christmas music plus festive holiday videos to back them up. Pull up the YouTube app on your television, play the video, and add...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 24, 2024 | Fun, Product Reviews
A miniature sleigh full of Christmas books is part of our years-long tradition. Each night, we tried to read a Christmas story or Christmas book chapter together, as a family. This collection is a wonderful new addition to our holiday library! A Vintage Christmas: : A...
by Alison Moore Smith | Mar 29, 2022 | Mind, YouTube Vlogs
Are you in a slump? Do you struggle with lack of enthusiasm after the holidays and new year? You are not alone! This year—with all the midlife changes—it was worse than usual. I filmed this video in January. Yet it took me until almost April to be enthused enough to...
