Ever have one of those days/weeks/months when, you know, all those good intentions you woke up with (like, admitting that perhaps it's time someone wiped the dog snot off the windows) end up getting flushed right down the toilet, along with the rest of the crap life has handed you, in just one morning? No, I do NOT resemble, in any way, shape or form, Wonder Woman (damnit) and I don't have my period. "Thank you, Jesus!!!" Shuddup, Garth (not his real name!) and go back to sleep. You see, my husband and I have been handed a plethora of... Read more →

I remember when this was taken. The year was 1971. I was my youngest daughter's age -- although, I look a lot...you know...bigger -- it was the day that the Woodbridge Center Mall first opened its doors and, ironically, Abraham & Strauss, Orbach's and Sterns are now all out of business. My parents have tons of pictures like this. This one's in pretty bad shape, but I promised to go through and save as many of their photos, digitally, whenever I could (I mean, they've got boxes and boxes of 'em) but, it's become very difficult. Harder than they could... Read more →

Like my grandmother used to say: "Just shut up and wash your face in the snow, already, you dumb bunny!" Visit more This Full House Vlogs and/or This Full House on Vimeo and on YouTube - we're open all night! © 2009 This Full House - All Rights Reserved. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Also, checking out our latest giveaways coudn't hurt, either :) Read more →

My friend, Jenn (you know, Mommy Needs Coffee, she talks funny) asked me if I'd like to join in on a fun project over at TheMotherhood.com and show people just how easy it is to video blog. Why? Because, I've sort of been playing around with video taping my blog posts, once a week, since October and she knows, if I can do it then...um...well, let's just say that if a spaz like me can figure out how to use a video camera, then everyone's gonna wanna do it, right? So, I joined the Sisterhood of the Traveling Flip and... Read more →

My husband, Garth (not his real name) and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there? Welcome to the Open House Blog Tour where everyone (and anyone) is free to come and leave links (PG-13, please) telling us about your individual blogging events, fundraisers, giveaways, book tours, contests, or if you have a burning blog post and just need a shout out, go for it...I'm listening! I mean, who couldn't use a little linky love? Okay, I'll start: Comment (or, don't if you don't... Read more →

120 hand-crocheted squares on the floor, 120 hand-crocheted squares, take one down and pass it around...um...okay, now what!?!? Check out the Official Wordless Wednesday HQ Tag, you're it: Wordless Wednesday © 2009 This Full House - All Rights Reserved. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is where I pimp my OTHER stuff: Well, let's see, we are revisiting Bella Sara (it's the post where Mini-me wants me to start using her "real" name) Club Penguin giveaway ends today...and um....I "friended" Mr. Potato Head is on Facebook (I'm pretty sure that Mrs. Potato Head probably doesn't even know) oh, and I've got a year's supply... Read more →

Watch as I play a mean and dirty rotten trick on some very sleepy children this morning! Flip-Worthy Moments: Snow Day Blunder from Liz Thompson on Vimeo. P.S. Yeah...their dad told them, already...because, he is SUCH a boyscout DAMNIT! Visit This Full House Vlogs and/or This Full House Vimeo Channel - we're open all night! © 2009 This Full House - All Rights Reserved. ----------------------------------------------------- [Oh, and it is March...right? Time to visit me at The Imperfect Parent, where I demonstrate why I'd be a terrific copy editor for Pretty Good Housekeeping!] Read more →