by Mir | Dec 15, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
I feel somewhat disingenuous filing this under “Questions Answered,” as I’m not sure I really have an answer. But we’ll see what we can do. The very pretty Kim writes: Lovely Mir, I have adopted your gift closet approach to shopping year-round,...
by Mir | Dec 1, 2009 | Big Picture, Questions Answered
As some of you may know (and others may remain blissfully oblivious about), today (December 1st, 2009) new FTC regulations go into effect about how bloggers disclose affiliate and marketing relationships on their sites. In the three and a half years I’ve been...
by Mir | Oct 26, 2009 | Questions Answered, Quick Tips
The holiday season is fast upon us, and Daisy writes: Kohls allows customers to return online purchases to the store. Does Old Navy do the same? The short answer is, “Yes.” The long answer is, “Sort of.” Off the top of my head, I cannot think...
by Mir | Oct 8, 2009 | Product Talk, Questions Answered
The very pretty Katie writes: I need some help. I am going to get a camcorder for my hubby for Christmas. Do you have any recommendations? The primary use is to videotape my child being funny so we can black mail him later. Like at Prom. I know you have posted stuff...
by Mir | Aug 20, 2009 | Questions Answered, Quick Tips
Lovely Christine writes: My husband and I just bought a condo, and we knew that eventually we’d be replacing appliances, it turns out that for the washing machine eventually means sooner rather than later. Since the dryer is just as old, we figured that...
by Mir | Jul 14, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Product Talk, Questions Answered
The very pretty Julie writes: Mir, I am hoping you and your very wise readers can assist me. On a recent day trip with my 6 and 4 year olds, it occurred to me that now that we don’t use a stroller, I don’t have a place (other than my purse) to stow the...