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June 27, 2008

What time is it?

For the many of us who have long relied on digging out our cell phones in order to answer that question, the time has finally come for a nice new watch. And there are so many good-looking styles and incredible deals out there on the web right now.


WatchZone.com has quite a range of designer watches at discount prices. Members of the site apparently get even better prices at up to 30% off. The site's home page makes it easy to check out new brands and special deals on shipping. You'll find watches from brands like Anne Klein and Armani to Wenger and X-Games. And you'll earn a 5% ConsumerClub.com rebate on all your purchases here.


Outdoorsy types and extreme sports addicts will appreciate SwissOutpost.com, where Swiss Army gear, including watches, is in plentiful supply. Click on "Save 50%" under "Watches" in the left column and find more than 80 styles discounted. You can also search the site by gender-specific styles, new items, bestsellers and more. See what else you can save thanks to your 5% ConsumerClub.com rebate.


Need a watch for special occasions? Searching for the perfect gift for a very special wrist? Visit BlueNile.com for sophisticated styles by Kenneth Cole, TAG Heuer, Citizen, Bulova and many more high-end brands. The site gives you FREE FedEx shipping on every order. You'll also earn a 3% ConsumerClub.com rebate on all your purchases here.


June 20, 2008

All-American Fun

Whether you're hosting a gigantic BBQ or heading out for a fireworks show, you may be wondering how you can best display a little patriotic pride this 4th of July. Get all your red, white and blue needs covered at these fun and helpful sites.


You'll have the most patriotic decorations in town with a little help from PlumParty.com. Choose from American-flag-themed serving platters and bowls, cups, banners, table covers, napkins, guest towels, invitations, candles, party bags, election hats, liberty tiaras and tooters, and even bendy little Uncle Sam dolls.


You'll find old-school American style and timeless comfort at Converse.com, where you can buy various styles of shoes featuring stars, stripes and a whole lot of other festive designs. Better yet, choose your size and style and design your own festive footwear. You'll earn a 4% ConsumerClub.com rebate on all your purchases here.


Stop by Walmart.com for everything from patio furniture to swing sets to a big 3-foot by 5-foot nylon American flag (and pole). You'll also find t-shirts featuring Old Glory, personalized stars-and-stripes mugs, books about the American Flag and the Fourth of July, plus various "Stars and Stripes" music compilations. Your 2% ConsumerClub.com rebate here will only get you closer to a happy 4th of July.


June 13, 2008

Super Sunscreen

You don't necessarily have to slop on last year's overpriced, opaque white cream to get maximum sun protection while enjoying the pool or the beach. Here's where to find your best-priced, most innovative options:


Find a massive selection of sun block, self-tanner, lip balm, skin soothers and everything in between at Drugstore.com. In fact, you'll discover sun-savvy brands like Bain de Soleil, Mustela and Blue Lizard on sale right now. I favor the natural Aveeno Face Block lotion in SPF 30 and for the night after a day at the beach, Burt's Bees' After-Sun Soother with Aloe and Linden Flower. In addition to already-low drugstore prices and sale discounts on certain products, you'll earn an incredible 5% ConsumerClub.com discount on all your purchases here.


Looking to block both sun and bugs? AVON.com can help with its Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Gentle Breeze spray and lotion in SPF 30. And you can get this product, among others, at two-for-one pricing right now. And since you'll earn a 4% ConsumerClub.com rebate on AVON.com, consider stocking up on a selection of SPF 15 lip balm and Advance Techniques Sun Dimension Highlight Builder for Blonde Highlights (only $9.99).


Sephora.com has all sorts of high-end skin-care solutions, and sun-care is covered here as well. The Peter Thomas Roth collection includes the Instant Mineral SPF 30 powder with a convenient brush applicator, in addition to many other products from this brand. Clarins has long been a leader in self-tanning products, and you'll find plenty of them with great SPF numbers here as well. These are just a couple from hundreds of sun-oriented skin products on Sephora.com, where you'll earn a 3% ConsumerClub.com rebate as you shop. And shop. And shop. Have fun in the sun!


June 06, 2008

Kids' Swimwear

Most children grow like weeds. And even those in a growth plateau can leave a trail of tattered swimwear in their wake from one swimming season to the next. That means the right price is paramount, which makes the following web sites a perfect fit:


Bright colors. Fun patterns. Plenty of choices. JCPenney.com has lots of vibrant boys' and girls' swimsuits already sale priced for less than $20. And the savings can add up to even more here thanks to your 2% ConsumerClub.com rebate.


LandsEnd.com, known for blending sensibility and style, offers every shape and size of kids' swimwear. That includes bikinis, tunics, swim miniskirts and zip tops for girls, as well as fun baggy swim shorts and various styles of swim tops for boys. Did I mention most of it's on sale? And that you can earn a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com while you shop here?


Two more stops for kids' swimwear selections: Gap.com and OldNavy.com. Find everything from two-pieces and towel dresses for girls to trunks for boys. And you guessed it: You'll Earn a 2% ConsumerClub.com rebate as you shop here.