Anti-trust, schmanti-trust. . .

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

I’ll admit it: I was a little sad when Toys R Us split from Amazon. I worried that the amazing deals would all dry up and disappear. And it really is all about me and my bargain needs, not what’s good for retail as a whole, you know.* Anyway, behold! The...

Lands’ End women’s swimsuits

by Mir | Aug 20, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

There are some items—as you all well know—where I will advocate just going As Cheap As Possible. There are notable exceptions to this directive. Why, here’s an exception right now: Don’t buy a cheap swimsuit. Cheap swimsuits pill, stretch,...

It’s battery time again

by Mir | Aug 19, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

32 alkaline AAs for $4.98 shipped. If there’s a better deal out there, I don’t know it.

The lowdown on couponing

by Mir | Aug 18, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Questions Answered

Usually when I get a question from a reader, I pop it into the advice queue, and I get to it when I get to it. But this came in this morning and I thought it deserved a quick few words, so here we are. Hi Mir, Because you are so pretty and smart I know you’ll...

Friday links, now with more vacuum!

by Mir | Aug 18, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

This weekend’s deal at Overstock: $1 shipping and 12% off any order, good through Monday at 2:00 or so. This is the time to make that purchase you’ve been considering, as this is one of their best coupons. Happy Friday! Anything good this week at the...