Archive | December, 2011

On a bicycle built for two

by Mir at 8:30 pm on December 31, 2011 in For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Happy new year! I hope no one is reading this, and you’re all out partying. (We are enjoying the last day of our vacation trip, plus celebrating both my son’s and my father’s upcoming birthdays; I am currently taking a break between kids-going-to-bed and second-round-of-wine.)

I’m absolutely in love with this Winther Mini Viking Pushbike for Two that’s currently down to just $35 shipped from Amazon (from seller Colossal Sales, as Amazon’s direct price is still $97). Such a cool little ride-on for siblings or friends, and clearly built like a tank.

Maybe it’s not an appropriate deal for New Year’s Eve, or maybe it is—maybe in 2012 you resolve to foster togetherness! In which case, there you go.

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Playtime for kitties

by Mir at 12:47 pm on December 30, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!, Pets

Personally, I’ve always felt that dogs are pets and cats are hairy furniture, but I know many people feel differently. Ow. Stop throwing things at me.

Anyway, if you’re into cats, perhaps you’d like 20 cat toys for $6 shipped from Amazon, because that’s a lot of toys for not very many dollars.

Now, if Amazon comes up with a grab bag of 20 kitties for my dog, that‘d really be something.

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Coffee and a movie

by Mir at 10:41 am on December 30, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!

Hey, did you miss me this morning? I’ve been busy continuing on in our fine family tradition of having multiple health crises while away on “vacation.” So I really wanted to be here scoping out the deals this morning, but taking my kid to the ER won out. (She’s fine. Anyone want some strep? We have plenty.)

Anyway, now that we’re back and loaded up with antibiotics and juice, I’m looking around for things I’d rather be doing. Like going to Starbucks and a movie! Today you can grab a $20 Starbucks gift card and two movie tickets through Fandango at Plum District for just $28. So it’s not a huge savings, but if you’re going to the movies and Starbucks anyway, for me it’s basically a free ticket-and-change at the movies.

And it’s a much better bargain than strep throat.

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‘Tis the season (for the sniffles)

by Mir at 11:00 am on December 29, 2011 in Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

If you need to stock up on tissues—and who doesn’t, right now?—take a look at this 6-pack of Puffs Family Boxes at Amazon. It’s just $7.75 shipped when you buy via Subscribe & Save (cancel any time to prevent redelivery).

I’m pretty sure that in amongst the presents we’ve already packed up several months worth of germs while visiting family. I think I’ll go order those tissues right now.

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Last day to cozy up to Eddie, too

by Mir at 9:00 am on December 29, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Not to be outdone, today is the last day of the so-called Biggest Sale of the Year over at Eddie Bauer, too. No coupons or free shipping, unfortunately, Use coupon code BAUER1210 for an additional 15% off their low prices (thanks, Golden!), and maybe you got a gift card for the holidays, or something.

Buy me a sweater while you’re there, okay? I’m still cold.

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Winter’s End at Lands’ End

by Mir at 8:13 am on December 29, 2011 in For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Personally—particularly as we’re up north right now, where (it must be said) the thermostat seems to be set to “bitter cold”—I don’t believe Winter’s End is coming any time soon, but hey, if Lands’ End wants to have a sale, I’m certainly not going to discourage them.

Plus, I could use a sweater. Or twelve. (Seriously, how do you live in this climate? I’m freezing.)

Ship any order for free with coupon code NEWYEAR and PIN 5878. But hurry—the coupon expires at midnight tonight!

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I keep getting sucked in

by Mir at 2:12 pm on December 28, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

It looks like once again there’s a 10% off coupon code for 6pm.com. Today (Wednesday, December 28th, 2011) only, use code 6PMRMN122811SAM for an extra 10% off your order.

I almost got through an entire day without looking over there. Almost.

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So very Vera

by Mir at 12:07 pm on December 28, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!

The Winter Sale is on over at Vera Bradley, with savings of up to 40% on select styles and colors.

Shipping is automatically free on your $100+ order, too, so it’s a perfect time to justify getting just more than that one bag you’ve had your eye on. (Um, for gifts, I mean. Obviously.)

I was paging through just now and marveling at how their offerings have expanded over the years. Now you can get the bag and the matching glasses and a watch and a plate and sticky notes and and and and…! I think that might be overkill, but to each their own….

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When you’re ready to pack up Christmas

by Mir at 10:30 am on December 28, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!

Maybe you’re starting to think about packing up all of the Christmas decorations, and you’re just realizing now that your new fake tree doesn’t have a bag. (Or maybe that’s just the sort of thing that happens to me.) Right now Amazon has a extra-large bag for a 9-foot tree available for under $12. Perfect for your extra-large tree, or your not-so-extra-large tree and a few other things like wreaths and/or swags.

I think it’s also just about the right size for an unruly child, too. (Kidding! Totally kidding. Mostly.)

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Bamboo for you

by Mir at 9:18 am on December 28, 2011 in Hot Hot Hot!

Need a few bamboo accessories for the kitchen? I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a better deal than today’s offering at Home.Woot—for just $15 shipped you get your choice of a large cutting board, a set of three striped smaller boards, or a 14-piece canister set of tools.

In fact… this deal is so good, it kind of makes me feel bad for the bamboo. It’s okay, bamboo! I value you! (Why yes, it is loud in my head, why do you ask?)

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