Winner of the Red Envelope contest

by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Contests

How is it already the middle of the afternoon? Someone has this Monday set on fast-forward, I think. Hmph. Hey! Last week we had contest to win $50 to spend at Red Envelope, and hopefully you haven’t been holding your breath, waiting for the winner. I mean, I...

Print those photos, already

by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!

Have the last several years of your kids’ cute antics languishing on your hard drive? Dad might like a photo (or four) for Father’s Day, y’know. Plus, you could cross it off your to-do list and finally have some pictures to display. So here you go:...

Eat better without breaking the bank

by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Groceries, Questions Answered

The lovely Jean writes: Since you are so pretty and smart, I thought you would be able to help me with this question. I am currently in the process of changing my son’s diet. I am trying to remove all HFCS, all dyes etc from his diet. Also, I’m getting him...

The $5 sale is on at Taste of Home

by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!

It only happens a couple of times a year, and this week is one of ’em: Right now the $5 book sale is going on at Taste of Home, which means this is your opportunity to stock the gift closet with kid, teacher and hostess gifts on the cheap. Don’t skip it...

Pro credit card and not ashamed

by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Big Picture, Everyday Wisdom

Regular readers know that unlike many money-savers, I am not anti-credit in the slightest. In fact, I am unabashedly pro-credit-card, provided you use it just like cash, paying off the balance every month. And that’s what I’m talking about over at...