a watch that doubles up as a fashion accessory

Have I ever mentioned I love watches? I don’t wear much jewelry, no rings, no bracelets, so my arms are pretty bare. So what do you know? My watch is my one constant piece of “jewelry” that I wear. Seriously!

And you know, I would love a watch like this jacques lemans watch right here. You know, the thing about it is that it’s almost a decorative piece in itself. It’s a watch, I know, but look at those dials. They create an interesting design that from afar, I’m sure, will have people guessing if it’s a piece of fashion jewelry.

So yeah, that’s totally something I could live with. And of course, it tells time too with a precision that is often raved about by people who’ve worn this exquisite time piece. It’s definitely something I would wear with a nice outfit, like when I go to weddings and birthday parties.

Well, I sure wouldn’t mind receiving this watch for a birthday present. I could start saving for it but then it might take me a lot longer. So hint, hint! You can find it on BlueDial.com where they have a great selection of quality watches at reasonable prices.

free to choose

I’ve recently had to take my son to have a new pair of eyeglasses made before he goes off to college. I also asked the optician to give me a copy of the prescription. My plan was actually to enable him to order a spare pair online. I hear eyeglasses cost a fraction of the price at ZenniOptical.com.

He was pretty reluctant to part with the PD (or pupillary distance) reading though. This is the distance between the pupils of the eyes, center to center, in millimeters, and its a reading that’s needed to ensure our eyeglasses fit us.

Apparently there is a growing trend of opticians reluctant to part with your PD reading. How’s that? Could it be because they don’t want you taking your prescription to an online store to have their eyeglasses made very inexpensively?

So many opticians are either already or beginning to charge to divulge the PD. They’re entitled to charge for their eye test service, of course, but I don’t think they should hold your prescription, or your PD, to ransom. The customer should be free to choose who they wish to order their eyeglasses (and frames) from, especially if it’s from someone who can supply them at an incredibly low prices.

teens love ‘em

Lately we’ve been doing a lot of shopping, mainly because my son is going away to college and needs to refresh and replenish his wardrobe.

I notice that there are lots of fashionable new nfl t shirts on sale these days. Really nice, very practical and my teen loves them! And you know, it makes shopping all the easier when they seem to love every design and don’t spend hours mulling on which one to buy !

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does your pet wear clothes?

My kids want me to buy clothes for our pet dog. Seems like a crazy idea since the weather has been so hot lately. And our pet is one fussy dude so I doubt that even the most fashionable clothes won’t stay on for long. Besides we’re on a pretty tight budget here and the last thing I need is an extra expense.

one practical gift

My daughter will be graduating from high school soon and we’re planning a surprise for her. Yes, the hush-hush party plans are in the works. I’m so excited. I know she loves surprises but the biggest surprise will be the movado watch we’re planning to give her.

She’s the vain pot in the family and is crazy about clothes and accessories, so what better present than this? A watch is a very practical gift and I’m the queen of practical. She’s going to love a new watch to go to her high school prom and when she goes off to college.