Stock your gift closet with learning

by Mir | Jul 21, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Oooooh, one of my favorite Kids.Woot deals is back—today they have a trio of Thames & Kosmos Little Labs kits for just $13 shipped! These normally run about $10-$13 apiece, so it’s like buying one and getting two for free. Plus you can break ’em...

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.”...

One for the gift closet

by Mir | Apr 14, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Gift closet running low on supplies? If you’re doing the birthday party circuit with 6-12 year olds, check out the recent price drop on Hyper Dash Extreme at Amazon—it’s down to just $8.75! (Free Prime shipping, or free Super Saver Shipping on $25+,...

Deck the halls, or your gift closet

by Mir | Jul 12, 2010 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

The previous deal on DS games reminded me that it’s about this time of year when I start really thinking about holiday shopping. Yes, really! Who wants to shop with the rest of the world, after Thanksgiving? Not me. Summertime is always slow for retailers, and...

Stock the gift closet with cooking hints

by Mir | Feb 22, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!

Nothing says “I love you, but your cooking leaves something to be desired” like a cookbook, right? I mean, I love getting cookbooks. And I love giving them. But it just occurred to me that it may be kind of a touchy subtext depending on to whom...