Lotta books, little price

by Mir | May 7, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Several of you wrote in to let me know that the big book deal at Weekly Reader is back; they’re offering 12 kids’ favorite hardcover books plus 12 CDs for $20. Even better, the shipping is just $3.85. This is a great gift-closet stocker if you want to...

I don’t have a category for this

by Mir | May 7, 2008 | Bragging on a deal

I’m putting it in “Bragging on a deal” because it feels like bragging, but several of you asked me to let you know about this, so here I am letting you know. Remember that time I went to New York City? Well, the segment I taped with NBC is supposed...

Free Chipotle for teachers, tonight only

by Mir | May 6, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!

Sorry to be late on this one, but Damsel just tipped me off: Tonight (Tuesday, May 6th, 2008) teachers eat for free at all Chipotle restaurants (find one here): Bring your ID showing that you are a teacher, administrator or school faculty member to any Chipotle store...

Pretzelicious!

by Mir | May 6, 2008 | Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

Hey, I forgot one thing in my previous post about saving money on groceries—I totally scoop up the food deals on Amazon. I get snacks for the kids and such for less, plus it gets delivered right to my door. Score! I just came across this deal on qualifying...

Mindful Money: The conundrum of groceries and gas

by Mir | May 6, 2008 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Mindful Money

I have a confession to make. Prior to the current financial situation in this country (you know, the whole “we’re not saying the ‘r-word’ therefore it’s not actually that thing that rhymes with concession!”), even as frugal as I...