Casual Friday with Mir—because some days are made for wearing your jeans and surfing the blogs.

Hey, how was your week? Good? Well, let me ask you this: Did you experience a catastrophic hard drive failure in the last seven days? No? Then it was a good week. Trust me.

Let’s all go cruise some blogs and put this week behind us….

• I know it’s a little early in the morning for this, but I’m suddenly craving chocolate (and Robert Redford).
• You’ve just gotta love creative advertising.
• Do you write monthly newsletters to your kids? Only Kelly could make it up to Month Two Hundred Sixty-Four.
• My devotion to bacon is so legendary, my readers regularly send me bacon-related links. And yet, I think this guy (and possibly his pal Karen top even my obsession.

See, your week just got better after reading those!

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And just to make the week even better, I’m guessing a deal or two might put a spring in your step. Just a hunch, of course.

It’s probably a little sad that the Amazon Friday Sale is one of the highlights of my week, but I can’t help it.

Today and tomorrow only, why not get free shipping on your order at Old Navy? Just use coupon code 1CHECKOUT and shipping is absolutely free. There’s plenty on sale, too.

Got Father’s Day on the brain? Daddy wants delicious specials from Omaha Steaks. I mean, unless Daddy’s a vegetarian. (If he’s a vegetarian, may I suggest a nice bag of carrots, instead…?)

If the steaks don’t float your boat, check out the outlet at Brookstone for dad-friendly gadgets. And don’t forget to use coupon code AF2JUNE for $10 off your $100+ order. (Big spenders can use code AF9MAY for $30 off $300+, and if you choose to utilize AF1JUNE for $70 off $700+, I’m available for adoption.)

That’s it for me; enjoy your Friday and have a great weekend!