Leaving, on a jet plane

by Mir | Jul 25, 2006 | Travel

As some of you already know, I’m leaving on a cross-country trip tomorrow. I did my diligent shopping around for the cheapest plane ticket. I’ll be packing in my clearance suitcase. I’ve got my hot new laptop case. And I suckered a friend into...

Cute stuff, deep discounts

by Mir | Jul 25, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

Have you ever shopped Spilsbury? Check out the sale section for all manner of interesting and wacky items. You may have to hunt a bit for a good deal, but there are a few buried in there. (Search for item #15542… wooden poker chips in a caddy for just $7.77!)...

Camping and hiking and more, oh my!

by Mir | Jul 24, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

One of my very favorite sites is having an awesome sale! Sierra Trading Post is offering $.20 shipping on every order from now through Friday, July 28th, in honor of their 20th anniversary. They also have tons of further markdowns throughout the site. While Sierra...

Stay cool, stay frugal

by Mir | Jul 24, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered

Kim asked a great question which I’m sure a lot of us have wondered about but been too lazy to really investigate. (That includes me. I made Otto look it up.) Hi pretty girl, In the midst of all of this insane heat, we have had quite a discussion here at the...

Free shipping on school uniforms

by Mir | Jul 24, 2006 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Many thanks to the ever-lovely Sheryl for pointing out that Target currently has free shipping on “select” school uniform pieces through August 5th. (What makes a piece select? Beats me.) Check it out and maybe you’ll find some things the kids need...