Lori Loughlin on John Stamos's Bottomless Magazine Cover: "If You've Got It, Flaunt It!"

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Lori Loughlin was a staple in just about everyone's childhood, playing cool Aunt Becky on the beloved sitcom Full House. And now, more than 20 years after the Tanner family went off the air, the world is getting ready for their return in the Netflix reboot Fuller House. We recently sat down with Lori to talk about what it was like being back on set again after all these years, whether or not she watches the show's reruns, and what her daughters, Olivia and Isabella, think of it all. The actress, who is partnering with Walgreens this Christmas to share her tips on easy and thoughtful gifting, also opened up about John Stamos's recent Paper magazine cover, where he shows his bare butt. Keep reading for the full interview, then check out the best photos of the Full House cast hanging out in real life.

POPSUGAR: Everyone is really excited about Fuller House. What was it like the first few days to be back on set? Was it as if no time had passed at all?

Lori Loughlin: In some ways, it really was as if no time had passed at all. It was a little bit surreal. And we were over at Warner Brothers, so to walk on the soundstage again, right next to the original soundstage where we shot the show, to see the set again, it was just unbelievable. It was magical, surreal, and emotional. And in many ways it was like we had never left. We picked up right where we left off. We were laughing, we had fun, we had a good time. It was really wonderful.

PS: What was your favorite part or memory from being back on set?

LL: I think just getting back together with everybody was so fun, and then Dave Coulier is just so funny. He had us in stitches as usual. And again, it was so familiar. Some of the jokes that were so funny 20-something years ago, we were kind of re-creating. And then all the behind-the-scenes funny things that had happened we were talking about and laughing about. It was just great. I don't really know how to put it into words. It was a wonderful, wonderful thing to think that you might never go home again, and then there you are, you're home again. I have such fond memories of being on that show, I loved every minute. I love everybody that I worked with on that show, so to reunite with all of them was just so special and it was a dream come true. Probably something I didn't ever think would happen, which was a nice surprise.

PS: Full House is still on TV all the time. Do you stop and watch it when you pass it or do you just keep going?

LL: No, sometimes I'll pause and watch it, just for a moment. Sometimes it's been so long it takes me a minute to remember what episode it is.

PS: Are your daughters fans of the show?

LL: They are, but I wouldn't say they're avid fans. They don't watch all the time, but they certainly know everyone on the show. And when we were doing the spinoff, Fuller House, the episode I was on, they would come down to the filming of the show and hang out with everyone.

PS: I also have to ask about John Stamos's recent Paper magazine shoot. Did you see it? Did you know it was happening?

LL: I did see it, and yes I did know it was happening. You know, what can I say is, if you've got it, flaunt it!

PS: Switching gears to the holidays, what are some of your favorite family traditions?

LL: Oh my goodness, we love to go skiing around the holidays. We always go to the mountains for Christmas to make it a white Christmas. In the morning we get up, we unwrap gifts, and have breakfast together. We play board games like Scrabble or Monopoly and just hang out. It's mostly just a good time to regroup with the family and spend quality time together. That's what I love about the holidays.

PS: Can you talk about your partnership with Walgreens? Do you have any tips for thoughtful gifting?

LL: That's what I love about Walgreens, you can get so many thoughtful gifts this holiday season that'll spread unexpected joy to almost everyone on your list. And what I also like is many of the gifts are $25 and under, but they're great quality. You can find affordable gifts for teachers, babysitters, dog-walkers, the mail carrier. The photo gifts are my favorite because you can personalize them. I think a holiday ornament with your child's photo on it is a wonderful gift for a grandparent. You can also do calendars, mugs with photos, t-shirts, the list goes on. There's great beauty products. My younger daughter loves makeup, so I'm going to do stocking stuffers for her. Walgreens has a great set of makeup brushes that I know she'll love. And what I also like about that is it's convenient, it's easy. It takes a lot of stress off of your plate, especially with their convenient store hours and being open late. Walgreens has really gone out of their way to help you, the customer, this holiday season to be successful.

PS: You've had a few really adorable outings with your daughters this year. I know you mentioned the makeup brushes, but are there any other things that are on their lists?

LL: Well, my younger daughter loves makeup, and she particularly loves drugstore makeup, which is why Walgreens is so great. I can get so many eye shadow palettes, mascaras, and body lotions there, too. There's just an array of stuff I can get for her. In fact, I could do almost all her shopping at Walgreens.

PS: What's on your list this year?

LL: I haven't even made a list — I haven't even started my Christmas shopping! That's what the joke is. I was on Walgreens.com last night and I've already earmarked a bunch of stuff I'm going to get. I'm the type of person who, truthfully, I love to give a gift more than I like to get a gift.

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