Maybe I’ll be better at this one

by Mir | Mar 15, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

We’re having a lazy Sunday, here, and the children have been delighting themselves by beating the pants off of me at Mario Kart. It is very sad. Rather, I am very sad. Now I see that Wario Land: Shake It! is on sale at Amazon for just $27.83 shipped (normally...

Easter, you say?

by Mir | Mar 12, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

I was just thinking that the kids need some cute clothes for Easter. And then I found a new code for Crazy 8. It was like fate. Use code SAVE20 to get an additional 20% off and free shipping on every order. Also? Gift boxes are always free. They’re nice to nab...

We love Annie’s, oh yes we do

by Mir | Mar 10, 2009 | For the kids, Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!

I confess: Although I grew up on Kraft macaroni and cheese (and it will always have a soft spot in my heart!), I do love the Annie’s Homegrown products, when I still want the convenience of something that comes in a box, but want to hold the guilt. Plus, they...

Skip, hop or run for this price

by Mir | Mar 10, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Need a diaper bag? I’m not quite yet over being bitter about the fact that the Skip Hop Saddle Bag didn’t exist when my kids were babies, but I’m working on it. Today at Amazon some colors are around just $12, which is a great price on an awesome...

Happy anniversary, Barbie

by Mir | Mar 9, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Look, I’m no huge fan of Barbie (says the not-very-tall, not-very-busty brunette…), but she is something of a cultural icon. And it’s her 50th birthday! And oddly enough, she still looks… well… like Barbie. Yes. Okay, so, in honor of her...

Gift closet crafts

by Mir | Mar 9, 2009 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Gift closet looking a bit thin? Get ready for the next wave of birthday parties—Toys ‘R’ Us has all sorts of Crayola Craft Kits marked down to $4.98 with free shipping! They’re selling out quick, but I see several great options still in stock....