Build your own empire

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

Ottoman empire, that is. I used to think “ottoman” was a funny word. Heck, who am I kidding—I still think “ottoman” is a funny word. But as an adult I’ve come to recognize their utility. Especially when I can store things in them....

5 is the magic number

by Mir | May 6, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

It’s another wacky promotion from DisneyShopping: Through May 7th, 2008, it’s time for Crazy 5! Visit the Disney site for all the fine print, but basically you can use coupon code SHIPFIVE for flat rate $5 shipping, and code TAKE5 to take $5 off certain...

Two great passions that go great together. . . ?

by Mir | May 5, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

As some of you know, our trusty grill bit the dust this weekend. (And by “bit the dust” I mean “went up in flames and scared the crap out of me.”) I’m now spending a lot of time browsing grills online, though there is a central disconnect...

Every gift closet should have one

by Mir | May 5, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

My kids are getting to the age where I’m having more trouble stocking the gift closet. They’re getting pickier, plus a lot of their friends already seem to own everything I think is nifty. Hmph. So you can call me juvenile if you like (you wouldn’t...

This one will make the kids flip

by Mir | May 5, 2008 | Contests

Goooooood Monday morning afternoon, Want Not fans! In honor of this beautiful day, I’d like to talk to you about good dental hygiene. Er, wait. No, that’s not quite right. But I do want to tell you that research shows that ideally toothbrushes should be...