Now how do I fill it?

by Mir | Jul 12, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Questions Answered

Charlotte writes: Mir, you are so smart, thrifty and pretty. However, your recent posts about freezers still leave me with some questions. I love the IDEA of the freezer and the convenience, savings, time and health benefits it promises. I have a medium sized upright....

Teachers and homeschoolers: Stock up!

by Mir | Jul 12, 2006 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Didax Educational Resources is offering free shipping on any order with code N6B3W2, now through August 4th. Be sure to check out their Bargain Basement to sweeten the deal! (Not all of their reduced items show up in that category, though, so be sure to look around.)...

Super-straight hair

by Mir | Jul 11, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I spent many, many years straightening my naturally curly hair. Now, I am old and lazy and do not care. (Oh, also I am a poet!) Anyway, I do remember the relentless pursuit of a straight, glossy mane. I hear that the Way To Go these days is the Chi flat iron. So I was...

A must-read

by Mir | Jul 11, 2006 | Big Picture

Courtesy of my friend Kym—a financial maven in her own right—here’s an article you simply must read: Seduced by sales? You may need retail therapy Read it. Then read it again. I’m as big of a bargainaholic as they come, but you can’t lose...

Does size matter?

by Mir | Jul 11, 2006 | Product Talk, Questions Answered

Probably not realizing that I would go straight for the lowbrow joke, Laura writes: I love your site! I’m hoping you can help me figure out a small house-hold quandry. Right now, I buy just about the cheapest paper towels available, in large-ish quantities, so...