Call me, baybee!
Oh, how I have been waiting for the opportunity to rant talk about this. An anonymous—but extraordinarily pretty, I can just tell—reader asks:
Hi Mir,
I love your website—I have learned so many great tips! Also, of course, you are very beautiful and smart. My question is about cell phones and cell phone plans—I rarely use a cell phone (I know I’m one of those strange people!) but I do like to have one for emergencies (I have 3 kids and would not like to be stranded with them and no cell phone!) Is there a plan that you would recommend- should I get a pay as you go plan or a monthly set fee?? I would really need the minimum amount of minutes that are offered! I would appreciate any advice!
Ahhh, cell phones. I love them. I hate them. I love to hate them. read more…
Free web goodness
I’ve got a few cool things for you to check out today; maybe you’ll find something you dig.
Nelements is a 3-dimensional note-taking tool. I suspect you have to be fairly organized for it to be useful, which means that I looked at it and then thought “too complicated,” but check it out. (Thanks, Zahid!)
Are you a Mac user? Check out this free pixel ruler for OSX. Maybe you can use it to measure your Nelements. (Thanks, Shiz!)
Need baby stuff, or have baby stuff you no longer need? Check out InfantExchange. Register and pay absolutely no fees through the end of the year. This is a newish site and I’ve not been seeing a ton of activity on it, but you may snag a great deal (or finally unload something you’ve been looking to lose). And it’s free (for now), so have at it. (Thanks, Marlon!)
TripHub is a fabulous resource for organizing a family vacation. From reservations to coordinating amongst a large group to travel tips, they’ve got it all. Darnit, someday I’m going to take a vacation. And I’m going to use TripHub. Provided that the shock of the actual vacation itself doesn’t kill me. (Thanks, Jocelyn!)
Lastly: speaking of vacations… have you had a chance to clicky-clicky over there in the sidebar to check out the “Good, Bad & Ugly” OurStory Contest? There are many fabulous prizes, like an all-expenses paid trip to BlogHer 2007, and Canon Elph cameras. Turn your vacation story into prizes!
Organic milk and more
My very favorite dairy (local to me, but with products available across the U.S., I think) has all sorts of nifty resources.
Go to Stonyfield Farms and sign up for coupons, “Moosletters” and more. (Thanks, Anne!)
Stonyfield also hosts the Menu for Change resources, which should be required reading for any parent allowing her child to eat school lunch. (Yes, my local school administration hates me. Instead of “The sky is falling!” I run around screaming “There’s hormones in our milk!”)
Discovery Channel DVDs
I love the Discovery Channel. Probably because they show stuff that I don’t have to feel guilty about my kids watching (educational!) and some of the shows are things we can all enjoy.
And this is why their annual Sizzlin’ Summer DVD Sale makes me weak with delight. Dinosaurs… Mythbusters… American Chopper… there is truly something for everyone.
Need some codes to sweeten the deal? I’ve got you covered.
EMAIL06 – $5 off $25
COM10 – $10 off $50
I don’t know about you, but Santa always brings a few DVDs for the stockings, ’round here. Maybe sometimes Santa shops in July. You never know.
It’s worth more than my computer
Yesterday, I bought a $400 laptop bag.
Yes, you read that correctly. [Updated! Here’s the story! Stop staging a revolt in the comments!]
Of course, you didn’t think I paid $400, did you? It’s a good story—and an excellent bag—and I decided that it would be fun to use this purchase as an object lesson.
Okay, fine. I just really, really want to brag about my excellent bargain. You caught me.
But seriously, people often ask me “How did you get that amazing bargain?” and just act all confused when I intone, “Wax on, wax off.” I don’t understand why that doesn’t explain everything. But I will do my best to be more specific in the name of knowledge, this time. read more…
Additional discounts at Liz Claiborne
Now through Thursday, 7/20, all previously reduced Liz Claiborne merchandise is an additional 25% off. Discount shows up when you place items in your shopping cart.
What’s that you say? You want more? Oh, alright. Use coupon code LIZSTYLE for another 10% off, in addition.
They have great customer service, by the way. One time I ordered some pants on clearance right before Christmas; somehow in the holiday rush, I didn’t “discover” the box until several months later. At which point I found out that the pants didn’t fit. They let me send them back for a full refund, and didn’t even call me a space case.
Worse than looking old
Ummm… I’m… well… uhhhhhh….
I’m speechless.
But maybe you would like a free sample of drinkable collagen.
Drinkable. Collagen.
From their testimonials:
My skin seems firmer and the corners of my mouth appear more uplifted!
BJO
(Was that before or after the vomiting, do you suppose…?)
Pinch your ride
I have something a wee bit different for you, today. Let’s see how it goes.
Charlotte (who apparently has lots of questions; I think I answered one of hers before!) writes:
Hi there pretty, sweet Mir!
How much shortcutting can I do on auto maintenance before I really cause any harm? The standard used to always be to change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles. However, I’ve read that this is really overkill on newer cars and that it should be more like 5 months or 5,000 miles. How often is really necessary? Should I take my car to the dealership’s service guys or are quick lubes places a better deal?
Thanks!
I read this question and two things happened:
1) I remembered that I’m probably due for an oil change.
2) I remembered that I know nothing about cars aside from “Oh, that one’s pretty!”
It was time to call in the big guns. read more…
Another Crocs deal (I’m sorry)
It still pains me to tout the Crocs, what with them being… well… so ugly. I know they’re horrible. I do. And yet? I love mine. I don’t wear them very often, you understand, or, um, in public, really, but they are comfortable.
And I’m seeing them on kids, more and more. In fact, my kids are now asking for them. Still thinking about that one.
But check this out: Fogdog is running a special where Crocs are buy one, get one half price. Plus you get free shipping and free returns. Maybe you want some for your kids. Maybe you just have such rampant Crocs Love going on that you need a couple of pairs in different colors.
Or maybe you wish I’d just shut up about the ugly shoes, already. So. Um. Okay, then.
Sometimes the jokes write themselves
I would love to take the credit for this, but alas, I cannot. My new friend Kim (who apparently thinks the same way I do) was kind enough to point this out for my enjoyment.
So, uh, just in case your johnson needs levelling (or needs to be marked and mounted?), and you can, ummm, stop laughing long enough to appreciate that it’s a whopping 87% off, this is the deal for you.
*snicker*
[Edited 7/17 to add: I guess a lot of you need… levelling. This morning the price has been marked back up. Hmph!]
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