The Ora watch

Ora

This brilliant watch tells time, but not in the conventional dial and hand sort of way. The Ora concept watch is comprised of three interwoven tapes, each indicating a segment of time: hours, minutes or seconds. The tapes give require the face of the watch to be shaped in a truly unique manner.

The Opus8 watch

Opus 8

Only 50 people will be able to count themselves among the lucky elite to own this Harry Winston watch. The vintage inspired time piece features a black cuff band, and a face that displays hours in one window and minutes slowly ticking by in five minute increments in a second window. Check it out and see if you’ve got what it takes to be one of only 49 others rocking this hot watch.

Abacus Watch 700

Abacus Watch 700

It may take some time getting used to telling time on this watch but we’re just thankful it’s turned from concept to available! The unique watch features a blue face with white dots where numbers would be on a traditional watch. As you move throughout your day, a small ball rolls back and forth across the watches face. Once your arm is moved to a stationery, horizontal position, the ball magically moves into position, allowing the wearer to tell the time.

Jormungand 01 watch

Jormungand

This cool concept watch takes its inspiration from the serpent of the same name, found in Norse mythology. According to myth, the serpent is long enough to encircle the earth completely and hold its own tail in its mouth. While looking at the watch may not remind you of a serpent initially, once you’ve heard the myth, you will never see the watch as anything else.

The Zipper watch

Zipper Watch

This watch looks absolutely nothing like a timepiece. In fact, this concept watch is more punk rock wrist accessory than time teller. Four zippers sit on a white leather cuff that is sporty enough to wear everyday and tough enough to wear every night. Each zipper pull has a digital display and shows one number of the time. Take a look at the watch and you’ll see why we hope it moves from concept status to the local boutique.

The Eyjafjallajokull watch

Eyjafjallajokull DNA

Nope, we didn’t spell that wrong! We may not know how to pronounce its name, but we certainly know the watch when we see it. The beautiful volcanic black face is highlighted by hand painted “fissures.” One look at the watch and you’ll feel yourself transported to a future where the planet has been buried under a massive flow of lava. The crocodile band gives the watch a beautifully classic feel and complements the face wonderfully.

These futuristic watches are simply stunning. Whether they are merely concepts or are waiting patiently for you in your jeweler’s display case, they are worth more than a passing glance.

Author Tanya Peterson resides in NYC and is a content contributor for watchrepairny.com, a Manhattan provider of fine watch repair services since 1978. Tanya’s grandfather was in the antique watch business and it’s been a fascination with her since childhood.

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10. SmartSource.com

This site is popular because of the facility of getting the coupons printed. You only have to browse through their selection, checking boxes as you go, and print out the bargains that you find. This site is obviously one of the best sites for grocery coupons on the Internet this is quite easy to see as you can find the grocery coupons on the site commonly.

9. CouponMom.com

Moms are moms, and they really know how to work things out. They know how to save money, and they can help get the best discounts for they are always concerned about the future. Coupons pertaining from 35 categories can be found at CouponMom.com by Stephanie Nelson. Music & Movies, Computer & Software, Phone & Wireless etc. There are so many other different kinds of coupons that you can find at this site. Once you click on a category, you’ll see the featured deals, hot deals, new deals, and expiring deals from merchants. The newly launched Coupon Mom Forum lets users share their favorite shopping tips and deals for everyone, not just the moms.

8. Bargainist.com

PCMag Top 100 Favorite Blog of 2007, reported that the Bargainist stands as one of the best in the online coupons and discount deals in categories such as movies, toys, and computers. You can know them by choosing the results from the stores or any category. You’ll be able to find deals news, shopping tips, and free offers, like a free TiVo cookie cutter, so it’s not just a coupon provider but also a tutor. So you can learn how to use, find and work out the coupons in the list.

7. Freeshipping.org

Free shipping costs the most when you set yourself to buy something online. Sometimes the thing may not cost much but its delivery charges may be more than its cost. So FreeShipping.org is the best solution. There are free shipping coupons and coupon codes to over 850 stores, including NewEgg, Circuit City, Buy.com, Target etc. Just enter a store name, select a store from the drop-down menu, or pick a shopping category click and enjoy the delivery of your purchased items for free.

6. Slickdeals.net

This site is the dreamland of the bargain hunters. Here you can find the best without restriction like discount deals, coupons (link only) and coupons codes. Its search bar will able to get you deals and offers on the site in a spur of a moment. You can browser through names of products, tags, categories, brands or stores. You get the advance search facility to be more specific for the search engine to find your way through discounting process.

5. CouponMountain

They are focused on the provision of coupons only. No distracting deals or ads come your way throughout the process of discounting. The offers on this site coupon based, and every offer you find here you will be able to find a coupon this means not direct link coupons but codes only. You can like the other sites browse coupons either by store name, by category or can just type in the search box and get the coupon in the list.

4. Coupons.com

This site is like SmartSource.com, this is the dream world for the printable coupon lovers. You need only to install the coupon printer to print out your choices, but this is pretty much easy and quicker. Most of the printable coupons are for the things you like buying over the weekends like grocery shopping and other household stuff like diapers for your baby and food for your dog.

3. CouponRefund.com

This site takes you to an all-new experience of saving money on online shopping. The site offers online coupon codes, discount deals, percentage and money off offers. The search bar allows you to search coupons and deals names of stores, tags, brands and products. More than 20,000 stores and 85,000 coupons make this site a perfect option for the second place. There is a dedicated frugal blog where you can get latest updates, descriptions of the deals and offers and can also learn how to work things out on discounting. You can have it as an application in your smartphone to stay aware of the current coupons or you can follow them on Facebook or twitter.

2. CouponCabin.com

This site is pretty much like that of CouponRefund.com but only that it has less number of stores than the CouponRefund.com, to browse coupons on site. Think about coupons for any product, brand, tag, store or any category, like grocery, electronics, clothing etc. and you can find them on CouponCabin.com. The uniqueness of this site lies in the PriceGrabber.com integration so that you can compare prices on a variety of products to make sure you get the best deal. This surely helps and attracts people to make use the site the most.

1. Retailmenot.com

For years RetailMeNot.com is leading the list of the toppers of coupon site listing. This to many is the sure source of discounting. Once you enter the store’s web address, Retainmenot.com present user or staff-submitted codes as well as a list of discounts from similar stores if you don’t are not interested in the results displayed. This site features an awesome frugal blog, The Insider, which may be regarded as one of the best saving blogs in its niche. You can also add the Retailmenot browser extension to your Firebox browser, which automatically alerts you of coupon codes. You can also follow RetailMeNot on Facebook or chat in the site’s newly launched shopping forums.

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1. Show a little style

Flip the script this Valentine’s Day and give your significant other a little bling. Mens rings are a fashionable trend that will allow your guy to display his style savvy without being gaudy or flashy. Consider as well a simple chain in gold or silver that will complement his outfit on date night or a leather wrist cuff to bring out his inner bad boy. (Motorcycle and beard stubble not included.)

2. Buckle down

Belt buckles are all the rage now and can often be switched out on a belt that can be worn with his distressed denim or skinny jeans. Capitalize on his taste in music, a wry sense of humor, a hobby, or even a superhero fandom with a selection of styles that will add flavor to the different looks in his wardrobe.

3. Salut!

A long-running joke is that all men want for Valentine’s Day is beer. Why not make his dream come true by enrolling him in a beer-of-the-month club? If he has more of a taste for Cabernet, wines by the month are available as well. Put a little DIY in your gift giving and combine imported beers or wine with gourmet snacks. He’ll be sure to toast your thoughtfulness.

4. Contemporary or classic

If your guy is an art enthusiast, he’s bound to love an annual membership to a local museum. Give some thought as well to personalized art that speaks to one of his hobbies, such as golfing, lounging on the beach, drinking wine, or fly fishing. Whisk him away for a weekend to a nearby metropolis bustling with museums and, of course, a fine restaurant where you can discuss the exhibits you took in.

5. For the gourmand

If the gentleman on your list likes to cook with the hottest of spices, prides himself on making the best chili in the region, or has an affinity for fine cheeses, he’ll appreciate a gift that celebrates his love of cooking. You might consider a cheese-of-the-month club and encyclopedia that will teach him all he ever wanted to learn about Gouda and Camembert. Appeal to his love of gadgetry and get him a potato ricer or a chef’s torch. A fine dinner or dessert awaits!

Although chocolates and flowers make fine gifts for Valentine’s Day, surprise the man in your life with one (or more) of the gift ideas on this list. He’ll love whatever you get him, whether he’s fashion forward, a funny guy, or a foodie.

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1. Young Girls

Children grow quickly and so do their fingers. What fits this month may not fit several months from now. For this reason, we are opting for an adjustable ring as our top choice for young girls. Adjustable rings are typically sized at a 4 and can be adjusted from sized two to seven. We love the look of sterling silver on a girl and a star featuring a tiny, sparkling diamond is the perfect gift for a little finger.

2. Teenagers

Teenagers have a definite sense of style and their taste can range from ultra modern to classically vintage. Because it can be difficult to pick out a perfect diamond ring for a teenager, our top choice is a gem stone ring set off by beautifully radiant diamonds. A square cut gemstone nestled in between channel set diamonds in a band of rose colored gold is tasteful, yet modern enough to be appreciated by any teenage girl.

3. Young Adults

For young women, think antique. Antique rings are hugely popular and remain in style no matter the current trend. A beautifully styled, antique band ring will look tasteful at work and not get in the way of play. Choose many small diamonds in bezel settings rather than one large center stone. Openwork band designs are gorgeous and lend size to the ring without adding bulk. This type of ring can also be worn on either hand without being confused for an engagement ring!

4. Women

What do women love? Chocolate and diamonds; so combine them! The latest color trend in diamonds is quickly gaining popularity among women. Chocolate diamonds are absolutely gorgeous and the lady in your life will be duly impressed when she opens her gift box to see a sparkling ring nestled inside. The cushion cut highlights the chocolate diamond beautifully, and when set between channel set white diamonds the chocolate stone becomes even more radiant. You’ll make her the envy of all her friends with your gift!

5. Mature Adults

Nothing compliments a mature woman’s fashion more perfectly than a lovely diamond filigree ring. Our top choice for this age group is a white gold, filigree ring highlighted with diamonds, sure to bring sparkle and joy to your recipient’s finger and a twinkle to her eye. Filigree rings are a classic design perfect for spouses, grandmas or special friends.

Having trouble choosing just one? Here’s one last great tip for you: look at the jewelry she already owns. Pay attention to the style of the band and the cut of the gemstones. Chances are she’s wearing her favorites! By picking styles that are similar, you’ll not only be playing it safe but you’re almost sure to choose something she’ll treasure.

Author Tanya Ackerman writes for Icing on the Ring, established 42 years ago as one of the finest Los Angeles jewelry store businesses in the diamond district.

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1. Refrigerators

Even if you don’t buy a fridge with the energy-star seal, if you are replacing an 1980s model with one produced today, you will save over $100 a year on operating costs. If you purchase a new refrigerator that is energy-star certified, you can save an additional 15 percent.

While you may be in love with the side-by-side models, they use between 10 to 15 percent more energy than models with a top mounted freezer. Also be sure to buy the size of refrigerator that you really need. Buying a too large refrigerator that sits mostly empty will use more energy than a smaller fridge. Your refrigerator will run more efficiently if it is kept full.

2. Washing Machines

Those clothes washers produced prior to 1994 use far more energy than washers made today. If you replace your old model with a new one, you can expect to save over $100 on your energy bills every year. By purchasing a clothes washer with the energy-star label you will use 50 percent less energy than other models and save 20 gallons of water per load!

As with refrigerators, you should purchase the size washer that you need. Rather than purchasing a small washer and doing several loads, purchase a larger machine and do fewer loads. Make sure the washing machine that you choose has adjustable water levels. This will allow you to use less water if you’re only washing a few items.

3. Dishwashers

Gone are the days of pre-washing your dishes, with the newest models of dishwashers available. Simply scrape your plates off, load the washer and start a cycle. The newest machines also use less hot water than their older counterparts, saving you money on both your water bill and your heating bill. Be sure to look for a dishwasher that allows you to choose between light wash or energy saving cycles for smaller or dirtier loads.

4. Water Heaters

Water heaters that are older than ten years are operating at about 50 percent efficiency. For this reason alone it’s a good idea to replace your water heater with a newer model. Be sure to purchase a heater with a ‘first hour rating’ (FHR) that matches the amount of hot water used by your household during your busiest hour. For instance, four people taking a hot shower in the morning will use about 80 gallons of water, running a cycle in your dishwasher will use eight gallons and running the clothes washer will use 32 gallons. The FHR rating is more important than the actual size of the tank.

5. Small Room Air Conditioners

If you have an air conditioner in one of your windows that is more than 10 years old, replacing it with a newer model will cut your energy consumption by 20 to 50 percent. Keep in mind that it is more efficient to run a smaller unit for a longer period of time than running an overly large unit for a short amount of time. When shopping for a window unit, look at the Energy Efficiency Ratio. The most efficient EER will be over 9.7.

Connie Prescott is a conservation writer who works with NRDC and other organizations to protect our health and environment. The popular use of energy efficient appliances has been an important part of reducing our personal carbon footprint, a real step in reducing the effects of global warming for our planet.

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Gourmet Meat Hamper

Everyone needs to eat so it makes sense that a meat hamper is about as useful as you can get – especially over the holiday season. Meat hampers are not only a delicious treat, they are easy to order and can be tailored to your requirements. These are no ordinary meat hampers though, beautifully presented in hamper baskets and stuffed full of a variety of gourmet sausages, patties, steaks and just about whatever else you ask for. Not only will you be saving your parents money with their grocery bill, but you are also offering a gourmet selection which if they don’t buy often, is a treat in itself. Order online and have it delivered to your doorstep fresh and ready to go, or have it directly delivered to them.

Day Spa Vouchers

If you want to give the parents a special, luxury treat, you can’t go past Spa gift vouchers. You can pay for particular treatments such as massages and facials or put a dollar amount towards and treatment they like – the latter means they can be spent them how ever they please. Day spas are a great way to relax, unwind and receive the ultimate pampering experience. Spa vouchers provide a gift that can be used as a couple and what a great way to refresh for the new year. Best of all they can be used whenever the recipients feel like it.

Newspaper or Magazine Subscription

Although you may think this is an impersonal gift, subscriptions are usually highly appreciated by most parents. A newspaper delivery saves the daily trek to the store to buy a paper and magazine subscriptions are exciting to receive in the mail each month. They both make great gifts and can be enjoyed all year long. Do your research first, ensure your parents aren’t already receiving that particular subscription and choose material that you know they enjoy reading. You can’t go wrong!

Personalized Calendar

Everyone can do with a calendar at the end of the year, but giving any old calendar is boring and lacks the personal touch. This is where personalized calendars come in. You can design them online using your own photographs and that boring old calendar quickly becomes the gift that carries on giving for 365 days of the year! The photos could be of anything from the kids, a recent holiday or quirky snaps that you have collected. Personalized calendars are relatively inexpensive but are definitely well appreciated.

Car Valet Service

If you are still stumped for ideas, and none of the above really suits your parents why not gift a car valet voucher. Offer to pick their vehicle up and take it to the valet yourself saving them the hassle. There is nothing better than hoping into a car that has been professionally groomed from top to bottom. On delivery of the car you could pop a bottle of wine or bunch of flowers on the seat too. If you live away from your parents you could send the voucher in the mail, either way they will know you have been thinking of them.

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 The Adventurer:

For an adventurous parent, stick to activities that will get her/his adrenaline pumping. Consider rafting trips, rock climbing, hiking, bungee jumping or sky diving. Less extreme adventure can be gifted through hot air balloon rides or gift cards to the newest restaurants in town. Train tickets are also a great gift. Naturally, train travel is slower, but a lot of people find it romantic winding through the country, and it’s cheaper than flying.
The Clean Freak:

Practical gifts are not always the most fun to buy. When it’s an item someone has been lusting after, however, it is still a blast to give. High quality cleaning equipment like shop vacs, steam cleaners or Dyson vacuums could blow a neat-freak parent away.

The Sentimental:

My mother cannot attend events without two things: a disposable camera and a few tissues. She is the constantly sentimental one. Because her sentimentality blinds her to real life (I’m not bitter) my childhood is speckled with some pretty atrocious photos that were “cute” at the time of capture. At one point these pics were mortifying to me, but now they’re hilarious. Taking one that is particularly awkward and re-enacting it can really stir that sentimental parent.

The Partier:

Did you have a parent at your 21^st birthday? If so, encouraging their drinking may be the perfect gift this Christmas. Chances are they already have plenty of booze. But you can get them something to carry or house their favorite drinks in. Flasks, wine coolers and wine carriers make fantastic gifts for partying parents.
The Foodie:

My father is a foodie to the core. Whether your parent loves cooking or just eating — there are a lot of foodies out there. Buying interesting spices or some of the trendiest ingredients can be a real plus for parental palettes. Cooking classes and gift cards to a new restaurant are also strong choices. It can also be gift-savvy to pay homage to some of their favorite foods. Take a look at this slate cheese board or this rib rack for great examples of a more specific gift for gastronomes.

Holly Watson is an avid writer and blogger who enjoys posting on behalf of Sears and other prestigious brands. She is an enthusiastic gift giver, but doesn’t have too much trouble receiving either.

If you are like most people you probably tend to spend more time with your co-workers than your family. Many companies have Secret Santa or gift programs in place for the Christmas party but how do you get something for everyone that you are close to? The good news is that you can get fun unique gifts very affordably.

Vegan Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cookie Pops

Cooking Skills

If you are a great cook or have the innate ability to follow a recipe, food is the way to go. The key here to make it extra special is in the presentation. Chances are you have decorative tins hanging around the house but if not they are only a dollar or two at craft stores. You will want to pick up some tissue paper and ribbons as well. Then make a batch of your favorite cookies or famous fudge that everyone loves. Line the tins with colorful tissue paper and wrap the tin with colorful bows.

If cooking isn’t your thing you can turn the tin into a tiny care package with small trinkets like soaps or desk accessories that can be purchased at the dollar store. This is an inexpensive and creative idea that your co-workers will love, only setting you back about $5 a tin so there is enough to go around!

Handmade Bath Soaps

Spa Day

What girl wouldn’t love a basket of spa treats? Buying gift baskets at the store is a pricey way to go, so opt for buying in bulk and at sales to keep on hand for gift giving. For example, Avon has great chapsticks for under 99 cents each, and Bath & Body Works has great semi-annual sales in January and June where you can clean up on $1 soaps and lotions.

If you have a chance to plan ahead and stock up during the year this is the way to go. Another great idea is to buy plain Epsom salts then add essential oils to them like lavender and rosemary. Put the salts in a mason jar with some tissue paper on top, tie a ribbon around it and voila you have inexpensive bath salts!

Coffee and Warmer

Coffee Lover

Coffee is a mainstay of the workplace, so make a creative gift out of something you know they will love. Gift cards are a great way to go as it is always a crowd pleaser and gives each recipient the time to spend it at their leisure. Give them a five or ten dollar gift card to their favorite coffee spot. You can find deals on bulk online or even at club discount stores that can save you anywhere from 30 to 50%! Try a site like giftcardgranny.com that allows you to buy discounted cards from vendors or other shoppers.

Taking the time to do some research can really save money, and you’ll still be able to get those that you work with an awesome creative gift! Whether you are giving food or more tangible items, putting a personal touch into everything will really impress them. No matter what you get for them, by using pretty wrapping or a homemade gift bag, putting a personal touch on it will make it a Christmas to remember.

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Buying an affordable gift for the men in your life can be a challenge and you may be wondering where to start, most importantly you need to distinguish the differences between them. For example a present for you partner may not be suitable for your grandfather! The typical gifting of socks and ties lacks imagination and creativity, so take a look at these top 5 birthday gift ideas for men if you find yourself stuck for ideas.

Magazine Subscription

For the man that enjoys fishing, hunting, diving, sports or cars try a magazine subscription for a simple but useful gift. Imagine how much he would enjoy having his favorite magazine delivered to his doorstep each month, this truly is the gift that keeps giving. There is a catch though, aim to choose a magazine based around his favorite interests and ensure he hasn’t already got that particular subscription first.

Gourmet Meat Hamper

A perfect birthday treat is a Gourmet Meat Hamper, stuffed full of goodies! From prime beef steaks to gourmet sausages and patties, you can’t go wrong with a meat hamper. Order online, choose your basket and the fresh ingredients are hand picked, beautifully presented and delivered to your doorstep. It can’t get any easier than that. A great idea for summer birthdays, meat hampers make a great compliment to BBQ’s and make for a thoughtful but practical gift.

Tickets to a Sports Game

What man doesn’t love sports? You are sure to surprise him if you gift some front row tickets to a sports game, especially if it’s a team they love! The tickets don’t have to be front row, but do make an effort to buy reasonable seats and if possible, purchase two so he can take a buddy, adding to the experience! Choose the sport and team he likes and go from there, quick and easy to order online, this could just be the perfect gift.

Gift Vouchers for a Home Depot store

If you find yourself needing to find a more neutral gift ask yourself If the recipient enjoys DIY, or has a tool collection. A simple gift voucher for a local home depot store will always be appreciated and it can be used when the recipient feels the need. A gift voucher is a ‘safe’ gift, especially if the birthday man isn’t a ‘close’ friend. Keep in mind a home depot voucher isn’t suitable for all men, take notice of their interests, for example a book store voucher may be more appropriate for a keen reader.

Gift an adventure!

For something special and a little different try buying an ‘adventure’ for that special man in your life. Adventure you may ask? This can be anything from a pass for a Bungy Jump experience or Sky Dive, an all-day chartered fishing trip or a wildlife encounter. Take your pick based around his interests, this gift is guaranteed to give the recipient lasting memories for many birthdays to come.

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Uberstix Scavenger

Uberstix Scavenger Recycling Series:

Kids love to build, almost as much as they love to tear down. With this set kids get to explore the other uses of household items. The kid includes a list of recyclable household materials your child must find and use to build their craft. With two models to choose from, your child can build a pirate ship or a UFO just by collecting everyday household items and following the directions to build. When they have found the pieces and followed the directions, they have a fully functioning toy that taught them how to recycle.

Eco Friendly Wooden Eco House

Eco Friendly Wooden Eco House:

This new age doll house is the epitome of sustainability. The eco-friendly house is made of recycled wood, comes complete with rooms and a family.  The theme of the house is entirely environmentally conscious to include recycling, rain water collection, a wind turbine and solar panels. Children can play all day while learning how to create renewable energy and recycling. It is a great set to teach your child how to go green.

3-in-1 Solar Powered Transforming Robot

3 in 1 Solar Powered Transforming Robot:

As a child I loved The Transformers and wish I had one like this. This kit teaches your child about solar power. The robot runs completely on solar panels that your child installs as he or she builds the bot. Once it is completed, the robot transforms into 3 fun toys automatically. From robot to scorpion to tank, this bot is a great way to teach about the power of the sun.

Wind Power 2.0

Wind Power 2.0:

This kit is suggested for older children ranging from 10-15. Your child uses the 133 piece kit to create a wind turbine to charge batteries in order to power their own creative models. The kit includes a wind turbine that connects to a charging station for the batteries. Once the batteries are charged, your child can use them to power the models created from the remaining pieces. The kit includes 8 designs for your child to build or they can use their creativity to build their own designs. This is a great way to teach your child how to harness the power of the wind.

The kit includes a manual to teach them how to connect the turbine to the charging station, build the models and even includes the rechargeable AA batteries. If they complete all 8 models the fun continues on as they will have a great understanding of what is needed to create their own working models. It teaches sustainability, green power, and creativity, all in one toy.

So whether your goal is to teach sustainability, green energy, recycling, or creativity, the toy industry has provided the right tools. These toys can inspire children of all ages, and even adults who want a better understanding of renewable energy. Teaching our children how to sustain our planets resources is imperative to the future of the environment.

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