Deck season is coming (really)

by Mir | Apr 7, 2009 | Product Talk, Questions Answered

Here in Georgia, I’ve learned there’s a relatively slim window of time between Pollen (now) and Melt-Your-Face-Off Heat (coming!) in which to laze around on the deck. On the other hand, this is why God created pools, and also margaritas. Needless to say,...

A floor wax and a dessert topping

by Mir | Apr 7, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Today’s Amazon Gold Box Deal is a 9″ Philips portable DVD player. That’s also an iPod dock. And a digital picture frame. And a Swedish masseur. Okay, I made up the masseur part. But not the rest. (Bonus geek points if you’re old enough to get...

Handy guide for your Trekkie stud

by Mir | Apr 5, 2009 | Product Talk, Retail gone wrong

I have to say, I think that this guide to romance is kind of horrifying. But in a really hilarious way. And for $5 shipped, really, it’s just the sort of thing to have it in your gift closet for that time when nothing other than Captain Kirk’s Guide to...

I don’t do April Fools

by Mir | Apr 1, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

So don’t be checking the site today for some great joke; I’m not that motivated. But if you need a giggle, do go check Woot! for a great deal. Okay, back now? Here’s my morning offering, brought to you before coffee, because this is how much I love...

Cheap Dyson alert

by Mir | Mar 31, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Amazon’s got the Dyson DC15 vacuum available for $225 shipped. It’s a refurb, but comes with a warranty, etc. Could be the time to grab a Dyson, if you’ve been waiting for a bargain. Of course, I already have a vacuum. What I need is a deal on...

Night night, sleep tight

by Mir | Mar 31, 2009 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

My name is Mir, and I’m very passionate about pillows. (“Hi, Mir!”) Not the decorating kind, no—who has time for that kind of frou-frou?—but I’m very serious about getting a good night’s sleep, and so I am similarly devoted to...