Sorry, Google (sort of) but momma's feeling a little cranky, right now and I'm sure that you (yes, YOU!) are getting pretty gosh-darned tired (like me) hearing about all the cuh-ray-zee stuff going on, right now, all over the blogging world. Makes me wish I was 7-years-old, again (sort of) and pretty much the reason why I decided to send this photo along with our otherwise traditional holiday family greeting -- Mini-me's tongue sticking out, and all! So, please forgive me, you are not going to find any fodder that would be even remotely perceived as, you know, adult-like. Nuh-uh,... Read more →

Taken on Thanksgiving weekend in Cape May, NJ - The Boy (he's 9) and my father enjoy a quiet moment, rare as it is. Today, way before the rest of the house or even the sun wakes, I'm meeting my twin brother (yeah, I've got one of those, too and he's a lot prettier, than me, dammit!) and then heading to the hospital and do something that we both have grown used to, yet are still not very good at, doing. Waiting. We'll catch up on all of our holiday plans -- probably, hovering somewhere near the coffee and endless... Read more →

My blogging friend and fellow Jersey Girl Deborah Smith of JerseyBites.com is coordinating a blogging campaign on behalf of The Community Food Bank of New Jersey. This Bank Can't Fail is scheduled to launch December 15th. The goal is to get 100 New Jersey bloggers spreading the word about the desperate need that The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is in due to the increased demands being put on New Jersey food pantries. Why? Because, blogging can be a beautiful thing and the keyboard is mightier than the sword, or something like that. You from Joisey - did I... Read more →

According to their latest survey results of over 1,000 respondents, TodaysMama.com revealed that 85% of Moms across the United States are trimming their holiday budgets due to concern about the long-term economic outlook, specifically: 14% plan to cut holiday spending by an astounding 75% 32% will cut holiday spending by 50% 66% believe it will take two to three years for the economy to recover Okay, we get it -- honestly, you don't have to beat parents over the head with a mailbox full of sale flyers to know that life is too short to worry about the little things,... Read more →

Okay, so I happen to think that Anita Renfroe's version of "The Mom Song", sung to William Tell's Overture is freaking brilliant! And the Kid's Response? Well, I had the chance to meet Vanessa Van Petten (that cheeky kid up there) at BlogHerCon 2008 and...meh...she's just lucky that, you know, I still like her, sort of! Check out the Official Wordless Wednesday HQ Tag, you're it: Wordless Wednesday © 2008 This Full House - All Rights Reserved. --------------------------------------------------------------------- [Fresh brewed review, just for you: Il Divo - The Promise CD/DVD and Christmas Collection Giveaway. Also, my Imperfect Parent is showing:... Read more →

I took this picture of Thing Two (she's my middle girl) and my mom (that's my youngest, Mini-me, popping up, on cue, from behind the couch) at my brother's house on Thanksgiving Day. It's not a very good one (seriously, I could really use a new camera, Santa!) but, you can still see the family resemblance...right? This year, I really enjoyed giving up on any plans I had for hosting our family dinner (seriously, I highly recommend it) and not for the lack of wanting (I love Thanksgiving) but, things have been a little stressful at our house, lately. I... Read more →