Reminder: HP TouchPad contest

by Mir | Aug 3, 2011 | Contests

It turns out that when I’m giving away something expensive and shiny, a lot more of you are interested. Huh. So far this week’s contest to win an HP TouchPad tablet computer has over 600 entries, but there’s still time to get your comment in for a...

My vote for world’s best crock pot

by Mir | Aug 3, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I own several crock pots. As in: four. Yes, I own four crock pots, and don’t judge me, because when you’re juggling Thanksgiving dinner on the racks of your oven, I’m enjoying a glass of wine while surrounded by crocks. It works. (Also, I keep one in...

For your crafty American Girl

by Mir | Aug 3, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Here’s a cute one for your American-Girl-loving gal who doesn’t understand why you have a small coronary every time the catalog arrives. (“No, I think spending more money on doll furniture than I spent on my own bedroom set makes perfect sense,...

A cure for the back-to-school shoe blues

by Mir | Aug 3, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

You know nothing perks me up like a good shoe deal, so I’m downright joyful right now: The buy one pair, get a second half off sale is on at Famous Footwear, plus you can use coupon code LOCKER11 on top of that to save another 20%! This is practically...

You know what Wednesday means

by Mir | Aug 3, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!

Wednesday means Kohls, of course! Did it ever mean anything else? Everyone can use coupon code POLYKIDS for an extra 15% off your order, and shipping is currently $.99/item or free on your $75+ order. It’s time to redeem your Kohls Cash from the last shopping...