Tag: mommybloggers

  • Blogging About Teens, Tweens: Walking Contradictions in the Term Mom Bloggers Unite!

    Go Go's Revisited

    I can't believe that Hopey's 7, going on the Go Go's!

    Last week, there was some backtalk at BlogHer on blogging about teens and, well, seeing as I happen to be raising 2 of them (teens, I mean) along with a couple of other kids, whose names and ages escape me at the moment, I thought…about DANGED time…because, it's not just me. 

    My friends Jenn and Busy Mom were also speaking up and I, for one, am really sick (and tired) about how some folks (you know, the ones who think they know everything) believe moms with teenagers are just itching for good blog fodder…DANGIT…as we, undoubtedly, have nothing to say, or worthwhile to add to this (or, any) conversation…about our DANGED kids!

    Well, then, my friend Melisa, I hate to be the one tell you this, but you ARE a walking contradiction!

    Excuse me, while my Joizey comes out, but are you tawkin' to me?  Of cawse you are.  I got staw-rees that would make even my gran-muthuh go all, like, you go girl!

    [clears throat]

    Becawse…[cough]…beeee-cause, I have always tried to be very careful about the stories I share (regardless of my children's ages) and mindful of whether (or, not) my words will hurt, or embarrass my family (or, the people reading our story) in any way.

    Still.  I'm not perfect. There is always someone ready, willing and very able to prove me wrong and that someone is almost always…one of my kids.

    This is one of those stories.

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  • Open House Blog Tour – 16th Showing

    Open-house-blog-tour

    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?  Make sure you leave a link in the Mr. Linky fields below along with a short description of the event. 

    Okay, I’ll start:

    Leave a comment, if you’d like — trust me, I know how busy you are — and, don’t worry if you forget, it’ll be here, every Thursday linked permanently in my archives here and on my review blog (two linkies for the price of one entry) so, if you happen to stop by,
    whenever, just go ahead and leave your link; I’m easy.

    Feel free to share – here’s the button and the code to use:

    Open-house-blog-tour-badge  

    <a href=”http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/open-house-blog-tour/”><img
    src=”http://www.thisfullhouse.com/design/open-house-blog-tour-badge.jpg”>

    ALREADY SHOWING: OPEN HOUSE BLOG TOURS

    Happy blog hunting!

    In Other News:  I admit it, my house stinks, how about yours?  Right.  But, help me win a room makeover and I’ll love you, forever — vote for us, here!

    Liz@thisfullhouse signature

    © 2009 This Full House – All Rights Reserved.

  • Open House Blog Tour – 15th Showing

    Open-house-blog-tour

    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?  Make sure you leave a link in the Mr. Linky fields below along with a short description of the event.  Okay, I'll start:

    And if you forget…don't worry…it'll be here, every Thursday…linked permanently in my archives here and on my review blog (two linkies for the price of one entry) so, if you happen to stop by
    whenever, just go ahead and leave your link…oh, and let me know where
    I can mail the check!

    Feel free to share – here's the button and the code to use:

    Open-house-blog-tour-badge  

    <a href="http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/open-house-blog-tour/"><img
    src="http://www.thisfullhouse.com/design/open-house-blog-tour-badge.jpg">

    ALREADY SHOWING: OPEN HOUSE BLOG TOURS

    Happy blog hunting!

    In Other News:  I admit it, my house stinks, how about yours?  Right.  But, help me win a room makeover and I'll love you, forever — vote for us, here!

    Liz@thisfullhouse signature

    © 2009 This Full House – All Rights Reserved.

  • Potentional FTC Regulations on Mom Bloggers: Are you kidding me?

    You've heard about this, right?  Just so you know, I found this really cool video over at Role Mommy's place — because, you know, we mom blogger types talk and like to share stuff online — take a look at Classy Mommy on Fox & Friends as she discusses the potential FTC regulations on mom bloggers:

    Bang on, right?

    My take on the government regulating mom/review blogs, like mine:

    I've NEVER claimed myself to be an expert of anything other than being able to listen to several conversations, at once. 

    I'm just a mom, who happens to enjoy writing about stuff that my family likes, or hasn't broken (yet) and sharing MY OPINIONS on stuff that perhaps makes life a little easier for families (like mine) makes me feel good…period.

    Next, the government will be telling us how and where to spend our money…oh, wait…nevermind.

    Liz@thisfullhouse signature

    [Cross-posted at my review blog, because I happen to have one of those…too]

    © 2009 This Full House – All Rights Reserved.