Now I need a cuddle

by Mir | Dec 18, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

When I was a kid, Gund’s ad campaign was “Gotta Getta Gund.” Anyone else remember that? Even well into my teenage years, those soft, fluffy Gund stuffed animals were still considered a status symbol in your room. As a teen, you had them for...

I’ve had TVs smaller than this

by Mir | Dec 18, 2008 | Hot Hot Hot!

Back in my day, young whippersnappers, computers had twelve-inch screens and we liked it that way. It came with a screen and that was that—you could squint at it all you wanted, but it’s not like you could just go buy another one. You certainly...

I do love a multi-purpose gift

by Mir | Dec 18, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

So, I’ve been watching this Moon Sand Treasure Kingdom set at Amazon, because it’s normally $30 and it’s currently down to just $7.99. That’s a pretty fabulous price, obviously, but I’ve read a lot of complaints about how messy it is, and...

Wii Fits in stock!

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

Hurry hurry—Wii Fits are in stock at Amazon! … and they’re gone again. Amazon, you’re such a tease.

Leapster deal

by Mir | Dec 17, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Catch it if you can—the current Lightning Deal at Amazon is the Leapster2 for $39.99. Get your order up to $60+ of Leapster stuff (buy a game) and you’ll get another $20 off, automatically!