More book steals for the kids

by Mir | Feb 11, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

You already know that I’m pretty much over the “goody bag” concept for birthday parties, and that—when I can—I prefer to give each child a single book or toy, instead. Last week I found a few goodies for girls, suitable for party favors...

Valentine’s savings at The Children’s Place

by Mir | Feb 6, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

Looking for some cute Valentine’s duds for the kiddos? Right now you can Save 25% on the Valentine’s Line at The Children’s Place, plus there’s plenty of stuff marked down in the Outlet, too. Coupon code S1A18 will give you an extra 15% off...

A reason to sing in the rain

by Mir | Feb 4, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I know it feels like it was just Christmas (possibly because… it was just Christmas), but guess what’s happening pretty early this year? That’s right! Easter! Our family has always been big fans of some “welcome Spring” type items in an...

Of course a castle should pop up

by Mir | Jan 31, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

If you haven’t gotten hooked on the magic that is the Sabuda and Reinhart pop-up books, let me just say that they are not books so much as complicated art that you might deign to share with your child. I don’t know of anyone who can pick up one of these...

New markdowns at Lego (think Christmas!)

by Mir | Jan 28, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I know, I know; there is a certain part of the brain that starts to overheat, a little, at the mere idea of shopping for next Christmas in January. I understand. Still; the deals are hot when the deals are hot. Alert and extremely pretty Want Not reader Beth pointed...

Great girly party favors

by Mir | Jan 24, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Got a girl with an upcoming birthday bash? While I suppose you can’t go wrong with the traditional Bag O’ Cheap Trinkets for a goody bag, I vastly prefer to give the kids one item which I think they’ll really enjoy. I think the parents are grateful...