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That is what you will often hear me saying.  My watch broke forever ago and since then I just never got around to getting a new one.  Instead I would dig out the cell phone, walk to the kitchen to look at the stove or pester others to know the time.

I am that annoying person that needs to get a watch.

So, in my pain induced couch potato status I began browsing the internet for watches.  I want a watch that I can wear with pretty much anything.  Nothing glitzy or flashy.

I also need something durable.  You guys already know that I am a very forgetful person.  I need a watch that can withstand being forgotten about and worn in the shower, or attacked by 3 children and a husband with Super Soakers.  I’m not the mom that remembers to take my jewelry and accessories off and place them somewhere safe.  So it must also be resistant to being dropped.  I can pretty much guarantee it will take many spills to the floor.I am a Not So Average Mama in many ways and I need a watch that matches my personality.  I need choices and a lot of them!  I found Invicta Watches on ShopNBC.com and they have a huge selection of watches in pretty much every style you could think of.  I found a few that I am liking.

The first watch that I was interested in is a bit out of my price range at this time, but in the future would be worth investing in.  It is the Invicta Women’s Lupah Revolution Swiss Chronograph with a Polyurethane Strap.  this watch is so unique looking!  It comes in Light Blue, Orange, Pink or Red. I really liked the Light Blue and Red the best.  It also shows the date, which is another thing I will ask.  I’ll ask the date several times in a day in fact.  I told you, I’m forgetful!  This watch is also water resistant up to 330 feet!  If I was in a better place financially, I would most likely get this watch.

The next watch that caught my eye is the Invicta Women’s Wildflower Quartz Rectangular Stainless Steel Watch.  I love that it is Purple!  The sale price is definitely affordable too.  You can also get this watch in brown.  This watch is water resistant up to 165 feet.  I think I could handle that depth, I mean I really don’t ever picture myself being in 165 feet of water!

The watch that I think would be the best for me is called the Invicta Mid Size Pro Diver Quartz Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch.  It looks more like a traditional old school watch.  It doesn’t have any funky colors, Just Stainless Steel and Black.  I think it would work well for me.  I mean really if I think about it, I stand out enough on my own.  This watch also features the date display and is also water resistant.  This one is water resistant up to 660 feet!  I think that will keep my shower wearing and Super Soaking from ruining my watch.  The ShopNBC price is pretty affordable considering the quality of this watch.

I don’t want to purchase something cheap from a discount store that is only going to last a little while and then be replaced.  I want a quality watch that will last me for many years.  These are all quality watches and would work well for me.  What do you think?  Which is your favorite?

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Ok, I know all my readers are smart and are collecting their Juicy Rewards from Tropicana!

If you haven’t started then please read this post so you can learn all about it!  Trust me, you want to get your reward points so you can get some great deals!

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Tropicana Juicy Rewards has something sweet for Mother’s Day!

This month Tropicana Juicy rewards has a special gift for Moms everywhere! They have a great money saving offer from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM®.

Be sure to browse around the rewards!  You can  save on everything from massages and workout gear to cruises and tickets to local festivals, museums and amusement parks!

I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.

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I love love love magazines.  Getting a good deal on a subscription is so much better than purchasing them one by one from the store.

You can pay just a few dollars more and get a whole year (or 2! See the Redbook price below)!

Check out these deals going on at Amazon right now!

Good Housekeeping (1-year) $7.00!

Town & Country (1-year) $7.00!

Cosmopolitan (1-year) $10.00!

Vegetarian Times (1-year) $10.00!

Glamour (1-year) $10.00!

magazineSelf (1-year) $10.00!

Redbook (2-year) $10.00!

O, The Oprah Magazine (1-year) $15.00!

That is a whole lot of savings!  Individually a lot of these magazine are around $5.00!  Order a subscription through Amazon and save!

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moneyI’m not an impulse shopper unless I’m at the thrift store and I find something that is truly unique.  When I am looking to buy something, I shop around for the best deals.  I usually do this online since driving around wasting gas can kill any kind of good deal.  On the internet I can quickly look for the best prices on the items I want. I’m always sure to check the shipping costs as well to ensure it truly is a great deal.

Coupon Codes are the next step in my frugal shopping ways. You can almost always find a coupon code.  Most cases several!  I have saved so much money this way!  I mean you find a great deal, then apply a coupon code on top of that and that is one awesome deal!  Make it a game of sorts, a treasure hunt!

I have used coupon codes for everything!  Car rentals, hotels, flights, ordering delivery, printer ink, even domain names!  So take a look around the net and be sure to look for a coupon code to pile on top of that already great deal!  It’s fun for me and I talk Jeremy’s ear off anytime I get a great deal. I guess I look at it one more way that I can contribute to our family.

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When I am bored (like right now while I am waiting for the Fried Chicken to cook) I window shop the internet.  Usually when I window shop the net, I think of things I want in my dream home.  Like how the Kitchen and Bathrooms will look.  What kind of Counters, Cabinets, Floors, Tubs, Sinks..etc…etc…

So, as I cook this fried chicken I am browsing looks for my dream bathroom. I think I want a Glass Vessel Sink. I thought a glass sink was always clear.  I was wrong, they have colored ones that are frosted and I fell in love with one.  It is totally not as expensive as I thought it would be either.  Look how pretty….

glasssinkIsn’t it pretty?  This one is $79! It’s part of the new line from MR Direct International.  The new sink line features some very affordable prices sinks(available for around $100 as opposed to $400+ for name brands).

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money saving at ChristmasWill you be participating in Cyber Monday 2009? I’m planning on it myself.  I have this weird thing about crowds in stores.  It seems like the person behind me is always sneezing and I flip out.  Don’t sneeze on me.  Don’t even stand near me, go away cootie people!  This is exactly why I am trying to get the majority of my shopping done online!  I don’t want your swine flu!  Keep it to yourself!

Cyber Monday refers to the Monday following Black Friday.  I think a lot of moms will be shopping online this year.  I know I am not the only mom that wants her family to stay cootie free this year. I think there will be a lot of great deals online Cyber Monday and I bet a lot of moms will be shopping for electronics.  I also think a lot of DVD’s and Music will be purchased.  Games for the Wii?

I really want to get Lauren a video camera, like a Vado. It’s easy to use and she takes mine all the time.  Morgan needs a good mp3 player or ipod, whatever the awesome thing it that plays a lot of music.  Emma…what to get little Miss Emma…maybe a karaoke machine?

Do you plan on shopping Cyber Monday?  What will you be looking for?

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