Etiquette and the gift closet

Crossing over into July means Want Not has passed a big milestone: This site is now just over three years old! I can’t believe it’s been so long. How to best mark three years? I shall mail each and every one of you a cupcake and a tantrum as soon as...

Where to shop when you’re a hot pro

(This question may not be what you think it is. Or maybe it is!) The lovely Gin writes: I am at an attorney in Northern California. I am constantly on the look out for court and office appropriate attire: suits, professional dresses, separates, etc. But with my trial...

Laptop deals, maybe

The very pretty Carolyn writes: I’m hoping you’re able to help us find a new laptop for a reasonable price. My laptop seems to be dying. It overheats all the time, the battery died long ago, and the power cord disconnects for some reason every once in a...

On the Nintendo DS Lite vs. DSi

I’ve had quite a few of you write in to ask me where to find a great deal on a Nintendo DS Lite now that Nintendo has finally debuted the much-touted DSi. And I mailed each of you back to say, “Oh, the prices are going to drop, I just know it! Post coming...

Deck season is coming (really)

Here in Georgia, I’ve learned there’s a relatively slim window of time between Pollen (now) and Melt-Your-Face-Off Heat (coming!) in which to laze around on the deck. On the other hand, this is why God created pools, and also margaritas. Needless to say,...

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