Don’t forget that today is #GivingTuesday

by Mir | Nov 29, 2016 | Quick Tips

Today’s the day for charitable donations, and Cool Mom Picks found the perfect way to figure out where to give so that you can target your dollars to the causes that matter most to you. As much as I like hunting around for good deals on stuff, I like...

Tote-a-Ton, tote it all

by Mir | Nov 29, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I seem to have luggage on the brain. But hey, there’s still plenty of deals around, and I will sing the praises of these Samsonite Tote-a-Ton duffles every single time I see a deal. Those of you who’ve been around for a while have heard me sing its praises...

For the Geek Cave

by Mir | Nov 29, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I can’t stop laughing at this, and yet, I kind of want one. Right now on Lightning Deal, Amazon has this Han Solo frozen in carbonite mini-fridge marked down to $147.60 (from $200). I know I’m supposed to say this would be perfect for someone’s Man...

Winners of the Cyber Monday giveaways

by Mir | Nov 29, 2016 | Contests

Whoops, sorry for not getting this posted last night. In my defense, I have a really good excuse. I, uh, fell asleep. (Hey, I’m old, and my oldest came home for Thanksgiving with some lovely gifts for us from her dorm in the form of a nasty cold. Kids!...

Minecrafters: Piper Computer Kit deal!

by Mir | Nov 28, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

If you want this one, go fast: Amazon is currently running a lightning deal on the Piper Computer Kit which is normally $299. Right now it’s just $223.25 while the deal lasts. It’s the perfect way to learn coding hands-on, through Minecraft (which the kids...