by Mir | Jun 11, 2011 | Big Picture, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear
Goooood morning! The sun is shining! The birds are singing! And I apparently snagged a bulk deal on exclamation points! Sorry. I’ve… had a truckload some coffee. Ahem. Let’s see what’s up today, shall we? Over at Coldwater Creek, they’re...
by Mir | Jun 6, 2011 | Big Picture, Everyday Wisdom
Regular readers know that unlike many money-savers, I am not anti-credit in the slightest. In fact, I am unabashedly pro-credit-card, provided you use it just like cash, paying off the balance every month. And that’s what I’m talking about over at...
by Mir | Mar 28, 2011 | Big Picture, Questions Answered, What to Wear
As a mom to a young teen, myself, my head couldn’t nod in agreement fast enough when pretty reader Maria emailed me this morning to say: My current dilemma is about bathing suits for young teenagers. My 13 year old daughter has worn one piece or tankini-style...
by Mir | Mar 1, 2011 | Big Picture
I was thinking today, for some reason, about the rare items for which I will not only pay full price, but which I know to be either unhealthy (if consumable) or not terribly high-quality either as an item or an experience. My philosophy on saving money has always been...
by Mir | Feb 14, 2011 | Big Picture, What to Wear
This is a little FYI to just be aware of: Cotton and other fabrics are experiencing a dramatic price increase, which will soon be reflected in clothing prices. What does this mean for you? Well, it means you may be spending more, even on sale, not because...
by Mir | Jan 20, 2011 | Big Picture
Apologies for the unexpected absence, today—I didn’t mean to abandon you! One appointment somehow turned into three and then, poof, the whole day was gone. I will try to do better tomorrow, but my son is having surgery in the morning, so we’ll see...