It’s not Paris, but. . .

by Mir | Jan 14, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Have an advanced Lego lover in your life? (Wow. Sorry, I didn’t intend all of that alliteration. It sort of makes it sound dirty. I apologize.) Perhaps you’re ready for the Lego Eiffel Tower. Right now it’s marked down to $139.99, which is still a...

Could you possibly need more toys?

by Mir | Jan 10, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I can’t imagine that anyone who’s a regular reader here still needs more toys, but in case you do, check your local Target. This week and next should be the big toy clear-out; some stores are already at 75% off. Be sure to scan anything with a red sticker,...

It’s educational!

by Mir | Jan 9, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

I love it when they have the Annual Overstock Sale over at ShopPBS. How can you argue with discounted DVDs (and stuff) of history and award-winning children’s programming? Exactly. (Psssst. If Santa likes to slip DVDs into the stockings, I know it feels...

Who’s a widdle tax deduction? You are!

by Mir | Jan 7, 2008 | Contests, For the kids

Did you have a baby in December 2007? If you did, you have until Wednesday (January 9th) to submit a picture of your adorable last-minute tax deduction to TurboTax’s Cutest Tax Deduction Contest for a chance to win a $5000 savings bond. Now that would be an...

Bonus buys? Yes, please!

by Mir | Jan 7, 2008 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!

Oh, I know. Who wants to go shopping at Disney so soon after Christmas? You probably don’t. That’s fine. But just in case you do, (and I’m not saying you should, but they do have lots of pajamas on sale, which are great anytime, not to mention...

Introducing Mindful Money: Allowance

by Mir | Jan 3, 2008 | For the kids, Mindful Money

Good morning! Might I just say that you are all looking ravishingly pretty today? Have you lost weight? You look marvelous. Thanks to everyone who took the time to chime in on this post to let me know what you’re hoping to see here in the future. I love getting...