U.S. History by kids, for kids

by Mir | Mar 16, 2010 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I’m a sucker for educational entertainment, it’s true. And when we caught a couple of episodes of Liberty’s Kids on PBS and my children were riveted, I knew the producers were on to something—what a great way to get kids interested in history,...

Dorm room (or any room) organization

by Mir | Mar 16, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!

Have a kid headed off to the dorms, or a teenager who just can’t seem to keep stuff organized? How about this 8-piece closet organization kit that’ll have your closet ship-shape in nothing flat. For just under $22 shipped, you get eight hanging shelves,...

Five hours of savings

by Mir | Mar 16, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

It’s another chance to save big at Kohls, though this one is only good for the next five hours (from noon to 5:00 p.m., Eastern): Go on and shop, and use coupon code MAR15EDT to save 15% off everything, regardless of order size, or use code MAR20EDT for 20% off...

Who’s a chewy puppy? You are!

by Mir | Mar 16, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Pets

(Uh, not you. Maybe your dog. But if you want to chew on one of these, g’head. I don’t judge.) Dog toys are expensive. And my dog lives to destroy toys. So of course now I regularly cruise Amazon for cheap doggie toys, because I’m a sucker I love my...

Two days, two ways to save

by Mir | Mar 16, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Today and tomorrow (March 16-17, 2010), Old Navy and Banana Republic stores are offering additional savings on your purchase. Just because. To save 25% at Banana Republic on regular-price merchandise, use coupon code BRSAVE25. And to take 20% off anything at all at...