Everything’s back to normal (almost)

by Mir | Jan 5, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

It’s Monday after the holidays, and that means everything’s back to the regular routine. Right? Well, sort of. My children don’t go back to school until tomorrow, so you might want to say a little prayer for them today. But the Amazon Monday Toy...

Red looks good on you

by Mir | Jan 4, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Experiencing that post-holiday sale letdown? Don’t fret—the Big Red Sale is on at the Scholastic Store, with savings up to 75% on all sorts of books and games and such. Use code REDSALE to get free shipping on your $49+ order, too. I mean, unless...

Resolved: Eat better in 2009

by Mir | Jan 3, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Product Talk

We are home, and I may even get out of my pajamas sometime today. But I’m not making any promises. I’m not much for resolutions, but I was poking around this morning looking for some motivation on further improving my family’s eating habits. I came...

This Friday I’m homeward bound

by Mir | Jan 2, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!

At (long, long) last, we’re headed home from our trip. I’ll be on the road all day (again! not that I’m counting!), but after this we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming. And sleeping in my own bed. (Well, you’ll be back to...

Happy New Year!

by Mir | Jan 1, 2009 | Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

Gooooood morning! I hope you celebrated in style last night. We sure did; my father noted that it’s midnight in Rio when it’s only 10:00 here, freeing us up to both celebrate early and to feel extremely fancy. If part of your New Year’s Resolutions...