by Mir | Jan 12, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Mindful Money
For many people, the recent situation with the economy (do you like how I call it a “situation with the economy,” all genteel-like, sort of like how during World War II there was a situation with Germany?) has had dire consequences. Unemployment is up....
by Mir | Jan 3, 2009 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Product Talk
We are home, and I may even get out of my pajamas sometime today. But I’m not making any promises. I’m not much for resolutions, but I was poking around this morning looking for some motivation on further improving my family’s eating habits. I came...
by Mir | Nov 3, 2008 | Everyday Wisdom, Hot Hot Hot!
If you haven’t done so already, I trust that all of you over the age of 18, who are American citizens, are planning to get out and vote tomorrow. We’re not going to have a political discussion, here—I’m not suggesting you vote for anyone in...
by Mir | Aug 6, 2008 | Everyday Wisdom, For the kids, Questions Answered
The very pretty Beth writes: I have not seen anything on this in a while and wonder of you or your readers have any ideas for us. My son is in 1st grade this year and sort of eats lunch at school (it is not officially lunch but they get 2 snack breaks and he does much...
by Mir | Jul 16, 2008 | Everyday Wisdom
(No, I’m not going to link to them.) A few of you have contacted me about discussions all over the ‘net about Classic Closeouts placing unauthorized and/or fraudulent charges on people’s credit cards. Folks are complaining that they haven’t...
by Mir | Jun 9, 2008 | Everyday Wisdom, Groceries, Questions Answered
The very pretty Laura writes: Dear Mir, If you have the time and space to tackle this topic, I’d be forever in your debt (at a 0% APR, hopefully…) because my husband and I are hoping to baptize our two kids sometime this summer. What I’ve learned from...