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Kickin’ Converse in a New Way! #Converse

02.16.2014 by Girl on Fire // 17 Comments

I’ve always loved my Converse.  Way back when they were the cheap shoes and pretty much all the punk rock kids could afford them.  I remember buying them and we would try to hurry up the process of “getting the new off of them” by doing things like tying them to the bumper of a […]

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Do You Know About Oleophobic Coating?

02.16.2012 by Girl on Fire // 4 Comments

Oleophobic Coating?  Say what??  I know, it’s a strange word.  Sounds like some phobia of margarine or something right?  Well, oleophobic coating is most certainly not the fear of margarine.  It is actually something pretty cool if you happen to be a person that wears glasses. It’s a new coating that is a fingerprint resistant (Oleophobic) […]

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Categories // Did You Know? Tags // Affordable, eye glasses, Frugal, Glasses, Oleophobic Coating, zenni optical

See Your Hunny More Clearly This Valentines Day!

01.16.2012 by Girl on Fire // 1 Comment

It’s almost Valentine’s Day!  Be sure you are seeing the ones you love as clearly as possible with special glasses with eyeglass frames that are perfect for the occasion! I am currently checking out the Valentine’s Day glasses over on the Zenni Optical website.  They really have an awesome selection!  I thought it was cool […]

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Categories // Did You Know? Tags // Affordable, eye glasses, Frugal, Glasses, valentines day, zenni optical

Show Off Your Holiday Spirit!

12.22.2011 by Girl on Fire // 4 Comments

This post brought to you by Zenni Optical. All opinions are 100% mine. How do you show off your Holiday spirit when it comes to your wardrobe and accessories?  I have a great idea for you if wear eyeglasses! I think that shows some dedicated holiday spirit!  Santa on your glasses!  Did you happen to […]

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Christmas Gift Idea for The Oldest?

11.05.2011 by Girl on Fire // 5 Comments

Morgan is 13 and is so into fashion.  Her appearance seems to be so important to her.  She has started hating the fact that she wears glasses.  She want’s contacts, but that isn’t going to happen.  Her eye issue is more than just vision and she would require special contacts…with a special high dollar price […]

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Categories // Around Our House Tags // Affordable, eye glasses, Frugal, Glasses, zenni optical

Saving Money on Eye Glasses

06.27.2011 by Girl on Fire // 1 Comment

I’ve blogged about the subject before, but it is really worth talking about again!  Especially for those of you with children.  Eye glasses can be pricey!  Even if you have insurance, sometimes glasses break…especially when they belong to children.  Shocking right? Sometimes you want a spare (which I highly recommend!  I keep a pair in […]

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