And if you need Swedish cotton

by Mir | Dec 21, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

The timing isn’t spectacular (well, for many of us), but Hanna Andersson’s Twice-Yearly Sale is on now, which means there are markdowns of up to 60% off. On the one hand, I can’t bear thinking about any more shopping at the moment. On the other hand,...

New markdowns, free shipping

by Mir | Dec 21, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Well, we’re getting down to the wire, and while Kohls isn’t particularly known for their speedy shipping (though you could still get expedited shipping for Christmas, today), they’ve just taken another round of markdowns. Plus, they’re doing...

More Maxus

by Mir | Dec 21, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

If you missed the Maxus Dragonoid the last time it was marked ‘way down at Amazon, take heart: It’s currently available as a Lightning Deal for just $20 shipped. Go quick if you want one!

More Hero merriment

by Mir | Dec 21, 2009 | Contests

Let me be very clear about today’s contest: The winners are not going to receive their goodies in time for Christmas. I’m sorry. But I really think you’ll forgive me when you see what’s in the offing. (Merry… New Year’s!) The Band...

Just like Star Trek

by Mir | Dec 21, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!

Honestly, I have no idea what might make an “Internet Media Tablet” preferable to, say, a Netbook, but the current Amazon Gold Box Deal is a tablet for $200 shipped. [Update: Okay, my husband informs me this is more of an iTouch/eReader mashup than it is a...