Halloween is coming, you know

by Mir | Sep 19, 2007 | For the kids, Questions Answered

The lovely Heather writes: So, Mir, what’s your take on Halloween costumes, and getting the best bargain on them? The last couple of years I’ve gone through eBay and been pretty happy … This year, my 3.5-year-old wants to be a T-Rex. The eBay costumes are pretty...

Video killed the radio star

by Mir | Sep 19, 2007 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

And video games—specifically, hand-held video games—now keep parents from killing children on long car trips. I mean, that’s what I assume. I have no personal experience here. Ahem. If you’ve got a kiddo (or, okay, a significant other) who...

It’s Big Buy Wednesday

by Mir | Sep 19, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!

(Not to be confused with Bug Buy Wednesday, which is something entirely different, and is what I typed the first time ’round.) Right now Kohl’s is doing their $.99 shipping deal, where every item ships for just $.99 apiece. That can work out to a great...

Shoeriffic!

by Mir | Sep 19, 2007 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Jonesing for some new shoes? Make sure you work a little price-matching magic, if so. (Details on how to do it can be found in this post if you need a primer.) Anyhoo, there’s a big shoe clearance going on over at Piperlime. The prices are pretty good, but if...

Winter boots for little ones on a budget

by Mir | Sep 18, 2007 | For the kids, Product Talk, Questions Answered

Um, I mean, when you’re on a budget. Not your little one. Because that would just be weird. Moving on…. The very pretty Jean writes: Mir, You are so wise, so pretty and have so much great advice (and ITA with you about bacon…yyummmmmm) So, I have a...