by Mir | Aug 15, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom
… that is the question. While I will readily hail eBay as one of the greatest advances of the modern world, it can be confusing and/or costly, as a seller, if you don’t know what you’re doing. I’m not talking today about buying on eBay. Buyer...
by Mir | Aug 10, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Product Talk, Questions Answered
(Alternate title: Did I ever tell you about the ants in the Cheerios?) The deja vu set in almost immediately as I read this plea from Michelle: Hello The Beautiful Pretty and Resourceful Mir, This morning I was enjoying a healthy bowl of Raisin Bran when I noticed...
by Mir | Jul 24, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Kim asked a great question which I’m sure a lot of us have wondered about but been too lazy to really investigate. (That includes me. I made Otto look it up.) Hi pretty girl, In the midst of all of this insane heat, we have had quite a discussion here at the...
by Mir | Jul 21, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Questions Answered
Andrea recently had a rude awakening in the world of 21st century retail: I know I should start this by saying how pretty you are, as well as patient for my e-mail mix-up the other day. What a bad day that was. I absolutely LOVE your site and check it each day. I’m...
by Mir | Jul 18, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Product Talk
Yesterday, I bought a $400 laptop bag. Yes, you read that correctly. [Updated! Here’s the story! Stop staging a revolt in the comments!] Of course, you didn’t think I paid $400, did you? It’s a good story—and an excellent bag—and I...
by Mir | Jul 12, 2006 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Questions Answered
Charlotte writes: Mir, you are so smart, thrifty and pretty. However, your recent posts about freezers still leave me with some questions. I love the IDEA of the freezer and the convenience, savings, time and health benefits it promises. I have a medium sized upright....