Winners of the Joshilyn Jackson contest

by Mir | May 16, 2011 | Contests

Last week I offered five of you the chance to win a copy of Joshilyn Jackson’s Backseat Saints—in brand-spankin’-new paperback—and like the pretty people you are, you recognized a great read when you saw one. So without further ado… the...

Still Epic, now cheap again

by Mir | May 16, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

So I was just checking the Target Daily Deals—which are decidedly video-game-themed today—and noticing that they have Disney’s Epic Mickey for the Wii for $30. And I said to myself, “Hey Self, wasn’t this just on sale at Amazon a little...

Swim for extra savings, maybe

by Mir | May 16, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

I was all excited, this morning, to see that all swim items are on sale at Old Navy—up to 40% off. And then an offer popped up on top of the screen for me, there, too, for an extra 15% off. Awesome, right? Well, kind of. It turns out that everyone gets an extra...

Don’t forget to Get More

by Mir | May 16, 2011 | Quick Tips

Hey, Discover card holders—don’t forget to sign up to Get More in June. You’ll earn 5% back on grocery and drug store purchases, on up to $200 worth of purchases. You’re not going to get rich off of this program, but every little bit counts,...

Eddie Bauer is playing my tune

by Mir | May 16, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Remember all of those times in the past when Eddie Bauer has offered free shipping on all orders and then you’re going through checkout and you get zinged with that $3 “handling charge” and you find yourself thinking not entirely kind thoughts about...