Nintendo DS deals

by Mir | Oct 27, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Does Junior have a DS, and you’re looking for some new games? Or does your kid want a Nintendo DS this Christmas? Amazon is currently running a couple of promotions: First, the DSs are $10 off. That’s good, but not great. (If you’re willing to suffer...

Oprah loves the Kindle

by Mir | Oct 27, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

So I guess last week on Oprah, everyone in the audience got a free Amazon Kindle because it’s one of her favorite things and you know, why not give the little people a little present…? (A little $359 present. Of course.) If you’ve had your eye on the...

Eating out shouldn’t be spooky

by Mir | Oct 27, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!

Yes, it’s time again—and this time, it’s the end-of-month savings that make this practically free money. Through Halloween, visit Restaurant.com and save 80% on your purchase with coupon code TREATS. That means you can get $25 worth of dining for...

All aboard for big fun

by Mir | Oct 26, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I will never forget the year my train-obsessed son got a train table for Christmas. Once he saw it, the morning of opening presents was done, for him—he had no interest in anything other than playing with his trains. I can’t think of any other gift so...

Winner of the Kroger contest

by Mir | Oct 25, 2008 | Contests

Whoops, meant to post this earlier, but no matter—356 entered to win the Kroger gift card contest, but only one of you is walking away with $50 in free groceries. (I’m sorry about the rest of you. Come on over for some soup, the next time you’re in...