by Mir | Apr 8, 2010 | For the kids, Questions Answered, What to Wear
Sometimes someone sends me a question and I have no idea what the answer is. Other times—like today—I get to feel like a rock star because I know the answer right away. Yay! Want Not regular (and pretty lady) Kakaty writes: Dear Super-shopper Mir,...
by Mir | Mar 17, 2010 | Product Talk, Questions Answered
Poor Mindy mailed me last month just as I was leaving on travel, and then I got sick, and chances are excellent that she’s not only gone on her trip and returned, but had several more children in the time that it took me to get to this question. But I’m...
by Mir | Feb 25, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Questions Answered
The lovely Emily writes: Well hello there, Mir! I was hoping you could post a list of websites that offer daily deals. I know that lots of companies are doing this and I love Target’s but would love to check a few other sites on a daily basis. Thanks so much...
by Mir | Jan 21, 2010 | Questions Answered, What to Wear
The lovely Amy writes: I have an 11 year old daughter (5ft. 9in. tall and wears a 12 wide woman’s shoe)……Yes, this is true! We are not having much luck finding shoes in her size that look like an 11 year old and that don’t cost a FORTUNE!!! I...
by Mir | Jan 14, 2010 | For the kids, Groceries, Questions Answered
The lovely Michele writes: You mentioned last week that your kids love smoothies. I ordered the protein powder that was on special at Amazon last week and now I’m wondering what to do with it – can you share your favorite smoothie recipes, please? This...
by Mir | Dec 22, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Carmie raised a point yesterday that I thought was timely and worth further discussion. She asked: sking as a future parent of middle-schoolers…..do you let your kids hang on to their gift cash? Do they give you a portion? Do they have to save it all? Spend it all?...