Is it too early to think about Halloween?

by Mir | Aug 22, 2006 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

What? Why are you looking at me like that? If you have ever known the horror of trying to find just the right costume for your child in October—when the stores are picked over and what remains requires a second mortgage on your house—then you know that now...

Improve for less

by Mir | Aug 22, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

Have you ever shopped the Improvements Catalog? They carry everything from standard home fixtures to pet supplies to innovative and decorative items. And now you take $10 off of your $50 order with them by using coupon code MP6W189, now through August 29th, 2006. Be...

Make your money work for you. . . online

by Mir | Aug 22, 2006 | Big Picture, Everyday Wisdom

You know you should be saving money, right? Everyone realizes that, although how much and where and all of that are separate issues. What you might not realize is that online savings banks are a smart choice for savvy consumers, both in terms of ease-of-use and...

I wish I had the kitchen for this

by Mir | Aug 21, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I’m a sucker for a big metal pot rack. It’s true. Now you know the awful truth. Well, it’s not really so awful. But I certainly don’t have the kind of kitchen where you can have one of these. (Nor do I have—now that I think of...

Healthy habits, free stuff

by Mir | Aug 21, 2006 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Do your children balk at brushing their teeth? Does your family read together at bedtime? Do you like free stuff? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading! Colgate wants to help promote healthy habits in your kids. (Okay; they probably want...