Another chance to find your way

by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I’m all about having a GPS unit if you’re directionally-challenged. It’s one of the few “fancy gadgets” I feel is truly justifiable—it’s just safer to know where you’re going. And if you’re like me, you really need...

Hooray for Friends & Family

by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!

I just love a good Friends & Family sale. I think I particularly love them because of the implication that everyone qualifies, and therefore we’re all friends and all related! And the fact that we’re going to celebrate that by saving money just warms...

Winner of the Lands’ End contest

by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Contests

Six hundred and eighty entries. People. This is amazing. (And I’m doubly excited because I have an even bigger prize coming up in a couple of weeks that I think you’re really going to love, and I wonder if we’ll break this record, then, on account of...

Thursday morning markdown: Barn Coat

by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Have you been checking in over at LL Bean to catch the Thursday Morning Markdown each week? This week’s markdown is a flannel-lined Adirondack barn coat, down to $19 from $49.50. Those things are pretty much standard uniform where I used to live. Alas, I fear I...

Free tea

by Mir | Apr 17, 2008 | Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

I’m not a big fan of Tetley, but then, I’ve never tried their British Blend version before. I’d be willing to try it for free, I think. Answer the questions, get free tea and coupons. (That’s the best I can offer in the morning before...