In case you need to cut some soda cans

by Mir | May 23, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!

If you are a child of the 70s, like me, chances are you can’t see a Ginsu knife without remembering the commercial where the announcer declares with utter wonderment that these knives can cut right through a soda can, and then slice a tomato with ease. (Okay, I...

All the Oceans

by Mir | May 23, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!

Here’s another one to consider for Father’s Day—Amazon currently has the Ocean’s Trilogy on Blu-ray (that’s, of course, Ocean’s 11, Ocean’s 12, and Ocean’s 13) available for just $18. It’s their Blu-ray deal of the...

Saturday deals

by Mir | May 21, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and my dog is whining. (We’re getting a new fence. The dog is displeased by the fence guys.) Let’s all agree to ignore the dog. Hey, let’s shop for something pretty! If you have your eye on anything...

The gift closet, explained

by Mir | May 20, 2011 | Everyday Wisdom

If you’re new ’round here or still for some reason haven’t started your own gift closet, today I’m explaining how and why to do it over at Tree.com. Really, I couldn’t tell you the last time I had to buy a “last-minute gift.”...

Hip hip hooFriday

by Mir | May 20, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

School has been out for two days. I have yet to hear “Mom, I’m bored.” We’re calling this one a win. You can win at Friday, too, with a great deal (or three). Alternatively, I might be willing to send you my teenager. But I think a good sale is...