Mmmm, cognitive dissonance cereal

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

I really do not think that the words “fiber one” and “caramel delight” should go together—ever—but I am not the one marketing the cereal. If you dare, go get some for free. (I think I’ll be sticking to this granola I made...

They had me at Mythbusters

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!

Oh, how I love the Discovery Channel. Yes, I am a geek. So it’s possible that I’m salivating a bit over this Best of Discovery Collection Volume 4 DVD Set , which contains 5 discs of great Discovery Channel shows, including my family’s...

Send your child on a Giftventure

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | Contests

Well! Today is shaping up to be extremely exciting. For one thing, we’ve given out $75 worth of Kroger gift cards. For another, I am looking mighty spiffy in my new glasses. (Yes. I know that mattered to you. Deeply.) And finally, I thought we’d go ahead...

The Want Not Review: Zenni Optical

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | Bragging on a deal, Product Talk

Today I’d like to tell you all about my recent adventures in buying eyeglasses. I know! You’re on the edge of your seat with anticipation! Once upon a time I wrote this little piece and basically begged you to consider glasses one of those must-have,...

Of course a castle should pop up

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

If you haven’t gotten hooked on the magic that is the Sabuda and Reinhart pop-up books, let me just say that they are not books so much as complicated art that you might deign to share with your child. I don’t know of anyone who can pick up one of these...