Inspired by an incredible interlude with my long lost mojo, this morning...I hope it lasts...I blame Tara :) © 2003 - 2012 This Full House Freshly-Brewed Elsewhere: Robin Wilson Home - Hypoallergenic Bedding Collection & Down Alternative Luxury Bed Pillow Giveaway [takes deep breath] because allergies suck wet poodle! Read more →

My oldest daughter started her FIRST part-time job last week (THANKYOUBABYJESUS!) so, I've been driving her to and from work, after school. Her job is about 20-30 minutes further south, depending on traffic (which is how we measure driving distance here in Jersey) and, considering we live along the busiest highways leading to the Jersey Shore, it is a bit of a hairy commute. Which is pretty much the reason why I drive my oldest daughter to/home from work. Yes, she has her driver's license (SOB!) however, we only have the one car to share between us and, well, you... Read more →

My son came home from school the other day, threw his backpack into the dining room, I asked him how his day went (fine) if he had any homework (no) and if he was sure he did not have any homework (uh, wait a minute, I dunno, maybe) he's 13, enough said. "Oh, and hugging is now against the rules in the middle school." Seriously, I thought he was kidding. "No, seriously mom, they made an announcement and everything." Aaaand, two questions immediately came to mind: Who got caught doing what? Aaaand, seriously? I usually don't write about controversial sort... Read more →

I had the EXTREME pleasure of being invited, along with Rita Pacenta (a.k.a. Look It's Megryansmom) and Kat Tierney (a.k.a. Sassy Irish Lassie), to speak with the amazing Beth Rosen on the #BBRadio show -- a SocialRevUp brands blogger show -- that aired LIVE last night...like...NO, you won't have access to a delete button...you BIG dork...GULP! Just in case you missed it, here it is: Listen to internet radio with SocialRevUp on Blog Talk Radio Frankly, I was a little nervous. Okay, I was >this< close to wigging out. Honestly, this is not an every day sort of thing for... Read more →

While visiting with another dear bloggy-type friend (Hey, Sue!) before heading home (SOB!) she drives you to one of her favorite photo walks, turns the corner and you cover your mouth with your hand...trying REAL HARD not to swallow your gum. While on your way home and at the risk of being called out as an Out-of-Stater (or, Stay-tah if you're from New England) you randomly pull over, take a few minutes to balance yourself on the driver's side seat, hoping you remembered to pull the parking break (ahem) then hold your breath and try to capture that very moment...in... Read more →

I promised my oldest that we would go prom dress hunting this weekend (SOB!) and just so there was no question on whether or not she would keep me to that promise, see pic above. So, when my husband Garth (not his real name) and I got back from taking Doofus-Dawg to the dog park yesterday afternoon (whole other blog post, will save it for another time, you're welcome!) the girls and I headed out to the mall. Actually, it was Holly's idea to invite her sisters along (NOT MINE!) and, well, if you have EVER had the pleasure of... Read more →

My husband, Garth (not his real name) had a local Chamber of Commerce thingy to attend last night and, considering it was held at one of our favorite pubs, I'm thinking perhaps it's high time I joined the Chamber of Commerce. Clearly, those Chamber of Commerce folks know how to, you know, thingy. Aaaaanyway, Garth (NHRN) and I have been feeling a little estranged, lately (okay, for the last 18 years) but not on purpose, or anything. We have 4 kids. 3 of whom are teens. Enough said. Aaaaanyhow, I thought it would be fun to send him a few... Read more →