Draw with water, like magic

by Mir | Oct 23, 2013 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Remember when the original Buddha Board came out? It seemed like a minor miracle, the ability to just paint to your heart’s content, enjoy the creation for a little while, and then voila, back to a blank canvas. Perfect for arty kids and adults alike! Then they...

I’ll take all the lattes, please

by Mir | Oct 23, 2013 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I’m a brew-a-regular-pot-of-coffee-and-add-a-splash-of-cream-to-my-mug kind of person at home, but my not-so-secret indulgence for the rare fancy coffee out is latte. Frothy milk makes everything fancier, apparently. Does that mean I can maybe justify...

Super Saver Shipping has changed

by Mir | Oct 22, 2013 | Quick Tips

Heads up, Amazon fans—if you don’t use Prime and have relied on the Super Saver Shipping threshold to obtain free shipping at Amazon on your purchases, be aware that as of today, the minimum to reach SSS is now $35 rather than $25. Needless to say,...

Ship happy

by Mir | Oct 21, 2013 | Hot Hot Hot!

Ordinarily I go for plain, clear shipping tape… but when the fancy stuff is cheaper than the plain stuff, I figure why not go a little crazy. Right now Amazon has this 6-Pack of Scotch Decorative Shipping Packaging Tape available for just $7.87 shipped (with...

Share your latest score!

by Mir | Oct 21, 2013 | Bragging on a deal

We’re about due for a “you’ll never believe what I got” post, yes? I haven’t been thrifting in months (no time, no energy), but hit Goodwill yesterday because it’s finally getting colder here and I wanted to look for some sweaters...