We wish you a merry gigantoTV

by Mir | Dec 22, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Some of you may remember that a few Christmases ago I took the plunge and finally bought the family a HDTV, and lo, there was much rejoicing. (Much of it in the form of, “Whoa! Mario Kart is huge now!”) Apparently my children believe that the virgin birth...

I think my husband is salivating

by Mir | Dec 19, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Have you taken a look at today’s Amazon Gold Box Deal? It’s the Canon PowerShot S95 for just $229. My husband (who, I’ll remind you, is a professional photographer) says this is one of his top picks for a high-quality point-and-shoot, and even though...

Get your cheap Tervis here

by Mir | Dec 16, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Love Tervis tumblers? I honestly had no idea what the big deal was with these cups until someone gave one to me. They’re… magical! Your drink stays cold, and you never get a condensation ring on your desk (where cups multiply and congregate until...

Getting the best bed

by Mir | Dec 14, 2011 | Everyday Wisdom, Product Talk, Questions Answered

The lovely Dallas writes: Dear pretty Mir — I’m a longtime reader and finally moving into an apartment with no roommates (holler for being a grown up, even in a recession!)… I’m upsizing from a twin bed (I’m 27, it’s time) to a...

Lightning Deal on a Panasonic Nano shaver

by Mir | Dec 14, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Are you keeping your eyes on the Amazon Lightning Deals? Right now there’s a killer deal on the Panasonic ES8103S Men’s 3-Blade (Arc 3) Wet/Dry Rechargeable Electric Shaver with Nanotech Blades, just $58 while the deal lasts! I’d snap that one up if...

Pssst!

by Mir | Dec 11, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

If you picked up the Scotch laminator when it was the Amazon Gold Box deal, you might be interested to know that a 50-pack of the laminating pouches that go with it is coming up in the Lightning Deals in about half an hour.