by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 3, 2025 | Love, YouTube Vlogs
Some winter traditions take zero planning and still end up being the most meaningful. Tonight’s simmer pot night with two of my daughters was one of those moments—simple, cozy, and full of connection. If you’re looking for a low-stress tradition to bring more peace...
by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 2, 2025 | Home, Product Reviews
Two of my daughters and I kicked off the holidays with a charcuterie simmer pot night (more to come about that!) and we needed some girly deep dish plates for the event. I think I found a great set! What do you eat for your girl dinner? Homienly Deep Dinner Plate Set...
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...