For your mad skillz, yo

by Mir | Sep 20, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Today’s Video Game Deal of the Day at Amazon is DJ Hero Renegade Edition (featuring Jay-Z and Eminem) for just $75 shipped on any platform. If you are old and unhip like me, this is your golden opportunity to simultaneously score big points with your kids while...

Attention SciFi geeks

by Mir | Sep 12, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

So sneaky of Amazon to offer this on a Sunday—check out today’s Gold Box to snag the complete Blu-ray set of Joss Whedon’s Firefly for just $27 shipped! That’s the whole series, plus extras, and over 10 hours of geekalicious programming. It...

Wild about waffles

by Mir | Sep 9, 2010 | Product Talk, Questions Answered

Last week I highlighted a deal on pancake mix, and much to my surprise, several of you took the opportunity in the comments to tell me that you’re looking for a good waffle maker. I totally understand the conundrum, here: On the one hand, a waffle maker is a...

Now I’m ready

by Mir | Sep 1, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

How many times have I talked about potentially replacing my (dying) power toothbrush, lately? I think of it, I see a sale, but then I spot something shiny and wander away. Alas. This is the month I do it, though. Why? Well, because Oral-B is offering 50% off mail-in...

Strap ’em in, head on out

by Mir | Sep 1, 2010 | For the kids, Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Been looking for a relatively inexpensive umbrella stroller that still has a few features (not to mention safety and comfort for baby)? You could do a lot worse than the First Years Jet Stroller, which weighs in at just 11 pounds, but still has many of the features of...

Say cheese!

by Mir | Aug 30, 2010 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

Been looking for a cheap little point-and-shoot for yourself, or a decent-but-not-too-fancy camera for your kid? Take a look at today’s Amazon Gold Box to find the Kodak EasyShare C182 for under $60 shipped! It’s hard to go wrong at that price. I’ve...