by Mir | Jan 13, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
Since discussing various dorm accoutrements the other day, I’ve been stepping up my “stay organized in a small space” shopping in earnest. (Hey, I only have less than 7 months left before she leaves.) Found this morning: This Overdoor Basket...
by Mir | Jan 12, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
Not everyone can afford to drop a few hundred on a vacuum cleaner, and that’s fine. The trick when spending under $100 or so is to make sure you’re still getting something decent. Enter one of today’s one-day deals at Amazon: this Hoover T-Series...
by Mir | Jan 8, 2016 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
I realize this isn’t necessarily one of those “universal appeal” items, but if you’re in the market, don’t miss this one. Right now Adorama has this Yamaha P-115 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano on sale for $599, which is already...
by Mir | Dec 17, 2015 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
… today is the day to nab a deal. I’m referring to the Ninja Cooking System, of course, my favorite cooking apparatus. I own five slow cookers (don’t judge me; I use them all!) and the Ninja is far and away the most versatile one. I use it at least...
by Mir | Dec 9, 2015 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
Many thanks to alert (and pretty!) reader Liza for pointing out that one of this season’s hottest gifts, the Anki OVERDRIVE Starter Kit is currently just $120 at Amazon (when the cheapest I can find it anywhere else is around $150). Fun for the entire family,...
by Mir | Dec 8, 2015 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk
Okay, so, my kids are now teenagers and I no longer get to give them lectures about how they’re going to ruin their hearing with headphones turned up too loud, I guess. (I suppose I could still do it, but they’re too busy listening to other stuff, they...