Liz Thompson

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Open House Blog Tour - 35th Showing

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:00 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?  ...
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Featured Momprenuer: Sheila, Founder and CEO at Care.com

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 10:13 am
This week's featured Momprenuer is Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder and CEO at Care.com "My husband, Ron, and I have two sons (Ryan and Adam) and two dogs (Blake and Sydney). Throughout the year...
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Times When You Just Can't See Your Desk for ALL the Unfolded Laundry!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:46 am
Laundry...FOLD THYSELF! Check out the Official Wordless Wednesday HQ Tag, you're it: Wordless Wednesday  © 2009 This Full House - All Rights Reserved...
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Party Planning and Cinnamon Apple Muffins for Thanksgiving Day Breakfast with MyPunchbowl.com

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 9:25 am
It's that time of year, again.  Yeah, I know.  It's my turn to host Thanksgiving dinner and, truth be told, I don't really mind it, as much as having to sit on a highway, or two, for a c...
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All I Want for Christmas

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 1:04 pm
In case you're wondering whatever happened to Monday Mornings the Doofus-Dawg?  He's lost in a pile of laundry.  Aaaaanway, I was supposed to start my "real job" today (YAY!) but. they o...
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Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs on DVD

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 10:19 am
My oldest girls (they are 15 and 13) both had steady babysitting gigs over the summer and, well, is it wrong when your kids start earning more money than, you know, you do? So, my 13 year-...
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Progresso Panko Bread Crumbs Printable Coupons

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 9:00 am
My mother has been using Progresso Bread Crumbs (FOREVER!) until, a couple of weeks ago, when she was telling me about, "...this awesome new recipe," she tried, using, "...PAN-something-or-another," h...
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Instant Coffee Break Giveaway Kit

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 12:45 pm
You can take the What's Your Personality coffee quiz at TastersChoice.com Did you know that there was a National Coffee Day (September 29th) and, well, you and I just missed it by...um....
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Not So SAHM, Anymore

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:01 am
Mom, but what BIG ARMS you have -- why, yes, the better to hug you with, my dear! For years (or, as long as this blog has existed...anyways) I have considered the phrase, "Stay-at-Home-Mom" an oxymor...
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Big Apple Circus: Bello is Back - Discounted Tickets & Tour Dates Information

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:07 am
  Bello is Back at that Big Apple Circus in NYC!!! The good folks at American Pop have sent along a promotional code special for friends of This Full House -- because, we roll like that! To ...
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Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD and Commemorative Book Set

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 1:50 pm
Sesame Street is turning 40 in November -- Download 40 Years Coloring Sheet! WOW!  Has it been 40 years, already?  It's hard enough to believe that my oldest daughter is turning 16 (someone, ...
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It's Not the Years, HONEY - It's the Mileage!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 1:37 pm
Yeah, well, YOU shut up and drive! I have ALWAYS thought the acronym SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) to be an oxymoron.  Yes, I have kids.  Yes, I am home (right now) and yes, my kids are also in school (f...
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HEALTHY HALLOWEEN SNACKS: California Raisin Spooky Spider Recipe

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 1:27 pm
California Raisin Spooky Spiders Halloween is just around the corner (no, my two youngest STILL don't have their costumes..DANGIT!) I like to cook, but often find it hard to fit in (don’t we a...
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Monday Morning With Doofus-Dawg: Mama Always DID Like Me Best!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 10:09 am
D'oh, Ah loves it when Mama does that... Mah moms is not heres, right now and...d'oh...excuse me a minute, puh-leeze. BARK-BARK-WOOF-BARKITY-WOOF-WOOF! D'oh, sorry 'bout th...
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MSG Entertainment Special Offers: Sesame Street Live - When Elmo Grows Up Presale

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 9:00 am
Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up" is coming to the WaMu Theater in New York City and there is STILL time to get your tickets, early! PROMO CODE: OPTELMO FIND IT HERE:  http://www....
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Get 20% More Free Greeting Cards at Paperspring.com!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 9:00 am
I had the pleasure of reviewing the fresh new personalized photo greeting cards at Paperspring.com (very, very fun, by the way) and, with the holidays coming (no, my kids don't have their Hallowee...
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Disney On Ice "Celebrations" New Jersey Discount Tickets & Giveaway

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 11:31 am
My family and I are very excited to be able to experience the magic of Disney on Ice, for the very first time, as they present "Celebrations" playing at the IZOD Center and Prudential Center in New Je...
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The Future Looks Bleak, I Gotta Wear Spades!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 9:00 am
I remember the first time I got "my cards read," I was only 13 (my middle girl's age) and it freaked me out, big time. Her name was Charlotte and she practiced "cartomancy," which sounds an awful...
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Open House Blog Tour - 34th Showing

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 10:51 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?  ...
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Nearly Wordless Wednesday: You've Been Ghosted - The Puking Pumpkin Starts Here!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 7:49 am
Let's play! It's that time of year, again -- we "ghosted" our neighbors, last night -- so, "Pass the puking pumpkin, please!"  What, with all the negativity flying a...
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Michael Buble is in the House: Crazy Love CD Review - Music That Soothes a Tired Mom!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 12:00 pm
So, who the heck is Michael Buble (pronounced, for lack of a better example, Boob-lay) and what the heck is he doing in my house? A friend of mine turned me on to Michael Buble, during a Chris...
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Free Yoplait 50-Calorie Fiber One Yogurt Giveaway

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 11:49 am
In my never-ending battle to EAT HEALTHY, while attempting to CUT BACK and SAVE MORE MONEY grocery shopping -- I know, good luck with that one, right? -- I am very happy to partner with the good (and ...
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Monday Morning With Doofus-Dawg: Ah Ate an Apple and Ah Liked It!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 11:01 am
  D'oh, good mornin'...welcome to the dawg house. Mah mom is not heres, right now and...d'oh...excuse me a minute, puh-leeze. BARK-BARK-WOOF-BARKITY-WOOF-WOOF! D'oh, ...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Yoplait Save Lids to Save Lives & Coupon

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 9:00 am
"One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within her lifetime!" To quote my two oldest girls: "That just plain SUCKS!" Since there is no cure, Yoplait and Dr. Kristi Funk...
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FREE In-store Family Events at Michaels ALL Month

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 9:00 am
Families looking for affordable weekend entertainment this month -- seriously, I canNOT think of anyone who, you know, couldn't -- can do so with a visit to their local Michaels Store for FREE eve...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Together & Inspiring Hope Gift Basket

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 11:18 am
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, in honor and remembrance of the brave battles being fought by way too many of my family and friends, I will be running a series of posts of ways in ...
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Review Bloggers Monthly - October 15, 2009 Edition

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 9:30 am
It's no secret.  I like getting stuff.  I like writing about the stuff that we like and perhaps make my family's life a little easier.  Especially, if it works!  Or...
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Completely Honest

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 8:48 am
  My friend and fellow Jersey girl Cartoon Goddess has challenged me to be completely honest and, well, contrary to everything I have ever been taught (most especially, by Billy Joel) honesty ...
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Change for the Better: Scott Common Sense $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 10:58 am
I had the pleasure of introducing readers to Scott Common Sense, last year; an online community where I found some really useful tips, on several homey-type issues, like, what we're dealing with a...
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The Barilla Family Dinner Project: Martina McBride and Celebrity Chef Mario Batali "Share the Table"

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 11:38 am
Piccolini® Mini Farfalle with Sausage Peppers and Pecorino My maternal grandmother passed away on October 10, 2003 (a couple of months after I started my parenting blog, in fact) and -- especi...
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The House That Streptococcal Built and Other Tales of Bedside Manner

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 13, 2009, 10:47 am
A Self Portrait at Thirteen At ten, she was diagnosed with strep throat, nine times and was my only kid to have gone through surgery, twice, and well, did I mention she was born on a Wednesday? "Yes, ...
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Celiac Disease Awareness Month: New Gluten-Free Cereals & Party Recipes from Chex

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 9:00 am
I first heard about celiac disease (an autoimmune disorder) when my oldest daughter started attending the pre-school at our church and, after presenting her with a tray of freshly-baked cookies, I lea...
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PHEW! Smells Like Human!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 10:17 am
This is my chair.  At the end of the day, when the light begins to fade and the last dish is washed (yes, stupid Bosch is STILL broken, DAMMIT) I remain patient, waiting for that final moment of rele...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: KN Pink Signature PJ Collection Giveaway

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 9:00 am
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, in honor and remembrance of the brave battles being fought by way too many of my family and friends, I will be running a series of posts of ways in ...
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Open House Blog Tour - 33rd Showing

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 8:03 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?  ...
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Nestle Family Blogger Event: Lessons Learned, Social Media and Twitter

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 11:57 am
When representatives of Nestle Family first contacted me about attending a blogging event in California, "to visit and share ideas about family," my first thoughts (like, most days) were about my chil...
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Nearly Wordless Wednesday: Don't Sweat the Dirty Laundry

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:00 am
Sure, when my mother's over, it's a folding party and...NO!...I was NOT even invited! Although, I gave up hope of ever "finishing" the laundry, a long time ago, I still think it's cute ho...
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Suave Mom's Night Out: Jersey Style!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 12:13 pm
   Style by Lukaro, dorkified by Liz@thisfullhouse for Glamour Reel Moments 2008 and Suave! So, you know, my friend, Luke O'Connor (no, really, I swear, he said I could say...
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Monday Morning with Doofus-Dog: 'Cawse Dogs Are Perfect, While Parents Are, Well, You Know!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 11:46 am
  D'oh, hello...mah name is Doofus-dog. Mommy is not at her desk, right now and...d'oh...she asked me to...uh...excuse me a minute, puh-leeze. BARK-BARK-WOOF-BARKITY-WOOF-WOOF! ...
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Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again - Book Prize Pack

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 10:01 am
When Winter, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, was found trapped with her tail badly damaged, she was not expected to survive. This is her miraculous story, from her rescue to learning how to swim again...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Share to Care with Snapfish.com

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 8:44 am
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, in honor and remembrance of the brave battles being fought by way too many of my family and friends, I will be running a series of posts of ways in which ...
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Open House Blog Tour - 32nd Showing

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 8:35 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?  ...
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Open House Blog Tour - 32nd Showing

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 8:24 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?  ...
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Nestle Family: So, Why Would They Want a Person Like Me to Go to Something Like This?

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 2:36 am
Yeah, I'm attending the #nestlefamily thing (as seen on Twitter) and it's like I told the guy, who drove me to the hotel, this afternoon (although, by the time I post this, it may be tomorrow,...
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Rinse, Spit and Don't Bother Repeating Yourself, I'll Wait!

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 6:07 pm
Look, she spits just like a little brother! My 3 girls argue, a lot.  Sometimes, it's over really dumb stuff, like, I don't know, this one is copying that one, while the other one is always a...
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and Club BK Giveaway

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 7:22 am
With 4 kids in school, full-time for the last 10 years, my kids have brought home A LOT of books and quite a few of them have found their way back to the library, too.  "Cloudy with a Chance o...
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Weekend Specials: Brought to you by Inexpensively.com

Liz Thompson posted an article on - Sep 26, 2009, 9:55 am
My friend, Heather emailed me about this great project she's been working on and, well, in these tough times, I bet you dollars to donuts that even Donald Trump is cutting back on stuff, like, you...
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This Full House is a full-frontal encounter into my life as a SAHM, lover of multi-functional gadgets, slayer of ALL appliances proved slow and/or inefficient, with 4 children, 2 cats, 1 super hyper sock-eating chocolate lab...oh, and 2 danged much laundry.

In other words, I make OTHER mothers look good!

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