For your platinum baby

by Mir | Jul 28, 2011 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Let me start off with the caveat that I never spent a lot of money on strollers when my kids were little. It just wasn’t an item that I thought needed to be uber-fancy. But I get that for folks who live in cities and walk a lot, it may bear a bit more of an...

I’ve tried, but I can’t quit Cascade

by Mir | Jul 24, 2011 | Groceries, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Over the last few years I’ve switched over many of our household products to greener options, and I now swear by vinegar for nearly everything (inbetween my busy schedule of hugging trees, of course), but I have yet to find a dishwashing detergent that works...

Hello, pretty Dyson

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

So this is interesting—today’s Amazon Gold Box holds a refurbished Dyson DC24 Ball vacuum for $230, and the seller is actually Woot. (Even though today’s Woot is apparently an HP computer.) Amazon and Woot are making for strange bedfellows these...

Pack it in

by Mir | Jul 5, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

If you’re looking for a large-capacity bag that folds down to nothing, look no further than this Samsonite Tote-a-Ton duffle bag. I’ve posted it before, but it tends to sell out at this price ($20), so get it while the getting’s good. This bag has...

In search of perfect lips

by Mir | Jun 30, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I have a confession to make. My name is Mir, and I… I… I am a lip gloss addict. Phew. I feel so much better now that I shared that with you. The truth is that I wear very little makeup, and I don’t wear it very often, even (the dog doesn’t mind...

Take care of your teeth, Sonicare style

by Mir | Jun 15, 2011 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

If you’ve been waiting for a great deal on a fancy toothbrush, this may be your week. Right now drugstore.com is offering an additional $10 savings on the Sonicare Essence, bringing the price down to just $29.99 for this highly-rated model. (For comparison:...