$31 Days of Summer Sale

Yes, you read that right! $31 Days of Summer is going on right now at Precision Time! Throughout the month of August, Precision Time is offering a variety of watches for just $31!

Technical Stuff:

The $31 Daily Deal will be available for 24 hours while supplies last and will change at 12 NOON Mountain Standard Time. Limit one purchase per customer. Must use the daily coupon code to receive the $31 sale price. Orders can only be made to the United States. Promotion valid 8/1/10 - 8/31/10.


And, if that's not enough, every Tuesday in August is 2 FOR TUESDAY! Yep, 2 fabulous, high quality watches for just $31! Can you believe it?

The retail on all of the watches will be between $80 - $400 with 18 of the watches retailing over $100. There will be mens, ladies and kids watches spread out during the month so there is a good mix for everyone. The kids watches are most of the 2 For Tuesday deals so they make great Back to School accessories. Make sure you sign up for the newsletter and insure that you find your perfect watch at this incredible price.

Says ME:

I can assure you that these watches are not cheapos either. I got in on a fabulous sale last Christmas from Precision Time, in which they were selling all their Disney watches 5 for $25! Isn't that awesome? I ordered them as Christmas gifts. I even got myself one of the Vintage Mickey Mouse watches in a tin! I love it!

Here's a little Sneak Peak of some of their fabulous deals:

So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Precision Time and see what fabulous deal you can find! Remember to sign up for the newsletter because these deals go really FAST!

Sun Tent and Supplies - Spring Time Giveaway

Thanks for all the entries! Some of you really tried hard to win and I appreciate your dedication. A winner has been chosen:  

Congratulations kenziesmum 

Okay, I have lots of goodies to bring you, so where do I start? How about with Precision Time? They've sent me a few items that are just perfect for kicking off Spring and enduring the rainy and warmer days that it brings.

First, a little about Precision Time:

A Rich Legacy of Excellence

As a young boy in Argentina, Hugo Fraga was fascinated with timepieces and especially the intricate motors that lay at the heart of every watch. For more than 30 years he perfected his skills as a watchmaker and technician, training his young sons along the way. After immigrating to the USA in 1977, Hugo turned his passion for watches into the American dream by opening the family's first full-service watch store in 1982.
Over the years, the family realized there was a growing need for accessible, high-quality watch repair and the first Precision Time was born. Their plan to combine the convenient location of mall kiosks with the technical expertise the Fragas are known for quickly became a huge success. Today there are nearly 100 locations across the country and Hugo's sons and grandsons continue to share their craftsmanship and passion for watches with ever our growing Precision Time family.

Expertise and experience are part of our heritage. When we say we're “The Watch Experts,” we mean it!

My Two Cents:

I was first introduced to Precision Time through Twitter. They were giving away some items there and I was entering to win. As I do with companies before entering their giveaways, I went to their website to "check them out". What I found there was amazing. They have such a huge selection of high quality watches from brands you will recognize:

Bariloche Pocket Watches

Hurlingham

London Underground

Lucien Piccard

Nexus

Ollie

Rave

Skagen

Sottomarino Italia

Toxic

Disney Snap Kids 


Giveaways at Precision Time

Not only does Precision Time love to host giveaways on twitter and on blogs at random, bu they also giveaway a watch each month to a member of the Precision Time Club (email subscribers) and they send out awesome coupons and special offers through email subscriptions. Which leads me to my next point:

Purchasing from Precision Time

That's right! I'm a customer, too. I can talk all day long about Precision Time and what they have to offer but I think it may mean more to you know that I am also a customer. Although they've sent me items for giveaways and I've won some of their promotional items, I had not tried one of their watches. That all changed around Christmas. I had joined the Precision Time Club and received a special offer during their Christmas Celebration: 25 days for $25, which I could purchase 5 Disney watches for $25. I couldn't pass it up, especially at Christmas time. I ordered 5 watches, one of which was for myself. The watch I ordered myself was the watch I received to giveaway during my Christmas Bash, the Vintage Mickey Mouse watch in collectors tin. I must say, had I had the extra cash, I would have ordered more of the Vintage Mickey watches for my sisters/niece/niece-in-laws. If you followed the link, you saw that they are TOO CUTE and, although it's a Mickey Mouse watch, it's very stylish and perfect for teens and adults.

I really liked that, once I ordered the watches, the were sent out immediately. I had them in less than a week and they were the exact watches as pictured. No surprises.

Coupons

Precision Time almost always has on-site coupons available that you will want to watch for. They're always a great deal and can be found HERE.

Giveaway

Sorry to be misleading. The giveaway will be for (1) Sun Tent, an Invicta Sun Visor and a Fossil Vintage Tote, all courtesy of Precision Time.

This is a perfect way to start your warm weather weekends. You have your sun protection with the tent and the visor and a cool tote to carry all your supplies in. Nice, huh?

This giveaway will run until May17 at 11:59 PM CST. Make sure you first do the mandatory entry for all other entries to be valid and leave seperate comments for each entry.

Mandatory Entry

Visit Precision Time and bring me the link to your favorite watch that they offer.

Additional Entries

(1) Follow Precision Time on twitter (doing so also gives you a chance at winning other giveaways)

(2) Follow the Precision Time blog

(3) Sign up for the Precision Time Newsletter (They have GREAT deals you won't want to miss and they give away a watch to a subscriber each month)

(4) Tell me today's Ebay Daily Deal from Precision Time

(5) Follow my blog or tell me if you already do.

(6) Follow me on twitter: SereneMoments

(7) Grab my button and post it on your blog or tell me if you have it.

(8) Subscribe to my blog.

(9) Blog about this giveaway, leaving me the link (5 entries)

(10) Tweet the giveaway, can be done daily (2 entries):  "Win Sun Tent and Supplies from @PrecisionTime and @SereneMoments  http://ff.im/j5J5x "

(11) Follow my other blogs  and get 2 entries each:

Relax and Enjoy all your Serene Moments

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**This is a sponsored giveaway for Precision Time. I did not received compensation of any kind in exchange for this post and giveaway. I was shipped the giveaway items for my winners.**

I'm Here and I have Springtime Giveaways!

Let me say how much I appreciate all of you for stopping by and hanging out with me. I cannot thank you enough. Some days, you just need a friendly comment or two to make things a little better. You know how it is.......

So, as I've said before, I am behind! I have all these giveaways to post and I'm drowning in them. Ha!Ha! But, for those who are interested, I'd like to give you a "summary" of what's been going on and why I'm behind:

As many of you know (and for those of you who don't) I was injured on the job in February, 2008. It was a hip injury, a very complicated one so I won't go into details, but I ended up having surgery in August, 2008 to repair the "tear in my hip joint". After surgery, I was much worse. The pain was horrible and has progressed every moment since then, even with me taking very powerful pain medications. Since the surgery, I've had test after test, mostly eliminating other problems but not showing exactly what the problem is. The doctors have decided that it's nerve damage from the surgery. Maybe 2 or 3 nerves, at best guess. The tests I need start at $10,000.00 and Workers Comp is refusing to pay it: Of course! I've had about 4 doctors confirm it's nerve damage but I need those tests to show which ones specifically.

So, I've been battling Workers Comp basically since October, 2008 to get the tests that I need and get them to pay for it, as well as paying my weekly benefits. In February, 2009, I hit my one year mark for the injury and Workers Comp stopped paying me and my medical bills. To them, they have done all they can and, now, they're basically saying, "SUE ME". Which is what I've done.

I won my first battle with Workers Comp in mid-2009. I was able to obtain a 'change of physicians' which allowed me a one time exam from a doctor of my choice to do an unbiased examination of me and present the results to Workers Comp, in the hopes that WC would get confirmation that it's still the same case and related to the same injury, therefore; giving them evidence as to my medical needs.

In September, 2009, I went to a Pain Management doctor who confirmed that I appeared to have nerve damage and that it was a continued result of the surgery. That's where I learned of the $10 grand price tag for the tests I need, plus additional costs depending on what the tests showed. I was quoted a $20,000 price tag "to start" and go from there.

With all this in writing and presented to WC, they said "NO". So, on to the next battle.

In January, 2010, we appeared in court to present evidence for my case. Again, all of it was obvious: same case, same injuries.... Still a "NO". Now, we're waiting for our first appeal.

With all this going on, I continue to get worse. I have very little mobility. The pain is unreal. And I wait...

I also had my first hearing with Social Security disability in January, 2010 and am waiting for their decision.  They have 90 days to decide my case which will be up April 25th. Hopefully, I can at least get this and have some type of money coming in. My BF, Ollie, has been supporting me and my son since WC stopped my checks. Thank GOD for him and his love. I don't know what we would have done without him. GOD finally sent me a wonderful man who loves me dearly, as I do him, and as GOD always does, it was at the perfect time in my life. We've been together a few months short of five years and, LORD, he didn't know what he was going to get, did he? But, he stuck around. 2 1/2 years into our relationship and this is what he got. GOD knew what HE was doing.

Moving on, I'll finally be eligible for Medicaid in August, 2010. You must be off work for 2 1/2 years to get Medicaid.....

Something else I was told by the Pain Management doctor was that I was running out of time. If I don't get something started, FAST, some of the damage will be irreparable.

I am SCARED! I was 38 when I got hurt. Now, at 40 I am facing the possibility of being disabled. Not to mention a life full of severe pain, discomfort, depression...... you name it.

Well, my Ollie and I fussed and discussed over this and decided to try a chiropractor to see if I could get some kind of relief or help of any kind. After lots of xrays and other tests that we can afford, he has discovered, too, that I have nerve damage but there's something more.... He discovered that the doctor
CUT MY NERVE(S). Can you believe it?! No wonder I have so many problems. Now what?

I'm hiring another attorney. One that handles this type of case and, with the assistance of my chiropractor and all my documents for the past 2 1/2 years and statements, assessments and so on from all the other doctors, we are going after the orthopaedic surgeon who did this to me.

That's where we are. That's where I've been. That's why I'm behind.

So, I ask that you keep me in your prayers as I continue going through this. I know that blogging has saved me from myself, so to speak, and given me a means to express myself but, most importantly, it has kept me sane. It gets me off the couch. It helps my depression and keeps me from sitting around dwelling on this horrible mess. I know this. So, I'm back. Through all this, I "slacked" on something that brings me joy, occupies my mind and gets me through my most horrible days. Why did I slow down, stop posting and return to my horrible thoughts......... well, the Devil made me do. Honestly.

I can't do that. So, help me out, my online friends. If you don't see me post after a couple days, tell me about it. Remind me of what keeps me sane. I read all my comments plus here is my twitter and e-mail accounts:

@SereneMoments
ubrewme@yahoo.com

If ever you need me, I'll do the same. We have to stick together.

Thank you for listening.

Spring Time Giveaways start today!

Disney Mickey Mouse Club Vintage Collectible Watch Giveaway

Giveaway has been extended to Dec. 18th at 1:00 CST!

Don't you just love this? I am a huge fan of the Mickey Watches and I simply adore the vintage look of this one.

Brought to you by Precision Time, this is one of many fabulous watches they carry. They have styles for everyone, young and old. They are offering this fabulous watch which comes with its own, Mickey Mouse ears tin, to one of my readers, as well as many other prizes that I'll be posting for you soon.

If Mickey isn't what you're looking for, head over to Precision Time and look at their other selections and I am sure you will find just what you're looking for and at a fabulous price. Better yet, sign up for their newsletter and get the rest of their 25 days of Christmas Sales delivered to your inbox. Each day, they have a $25 deal. I got in on their Disney deal and ordered the watch shown, as well as 4 other Disney watches, each valued at $25 and I got all 5 for $25! I am a happy camper with that deal I guarantee.

Giveaway

Make sure you do the main entry to ensure you qualify for the extra entries. Please leave a comment for each entry. This giveaway will end on Dec. 15th at 11:59 PM

Main Entry

Go to Precision Time and tell me which watch is your favorite choice and who it's for.

Extra Entries

(1) Follow @PrecisionTime on twitter

(2) Follow @SereneMoments on twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Can do once daily.

(3) Follow my blog.

(4) Subscribe to my blog e-mails

(5) Grab my Christmas Bash button - 2 entries

(6) Grab my Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! button - 2 entries

(7) Tell me the closest Precision Time store to you.

Level 26: Dark Origins by Anthony Zuiker - Giveaway

Giveaway is Closed! Thanks for your entries!

What's all this buzz about? 

Many of you who are on twitter are aware that there have been a couple of giveaways sponsored by Anthony Zuiker and Level26.com. I was introduced to the online world of Mr. Zuiker when he ran a twitter contest to give away 7 Custom Flip Cams to promote his digi-novel, Level 26 . Twitter "exploded" with entries. Zuiker returned a few weeks back to bring us a chance to win an iPod touch with the Level 26 app or one of ten apps for iPhone or PC (apps found on iTunes).

Who is Anthony Zuiker?

Anthony Zuiker is the executive producer and creator of CSI: Las Vegas, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. He is also the author of Level 26: Dark Origins. Yes, this wonderfully creative man is also the author of this book. I had no idea that he had written a book until I saw the tweets about the Level 26 Custom Flip Cam Giveaway! I am a huge fan of Anthony's CSI shows. I have watched them, including the reruns, since day one. My favorite being CSI: Las Vegas. So, once I heard about Level 26, I rushed straight out to Barnes and Noble and bought a copy. I also went to the Level 26 website and became a member. I spend, possibly, too much time on the website talking with others about the book or, just chatting in general. It's such a fun, laid back site. Currently, Anthony has just over 18,000 members.

For those who are not familiar with Zuiker's book. here is the trailer. It is a little scary so, if you scare easily, I'd skip down to more conversation.



Level 26: Dark Origins

Hey, I warned you, right? Now, stick with me here. As you heard in the trailer and for those who didn't dare watch it, Level 26 is about a serial killer named Sqweegel. He is nothing like any other serial killer ever known. He is so evil that he does not fit within the FBI's levels of severity for serial killers, which are 1 thru 25. They had to label Sqweegel a Level 26.

What is also unique about Sqweegel, is his manner of "getting away with" his killings. Sqweegel wears a latex, full body condom that is forensic proof. Scary, huh? Now, that's all I'm going to tell you. Let your imagination take over there.

What is a Digi-Novel?

When you have such a creative genius working on shows and books, you must expect an "over-the-top" manner in which it is brought to you. Zuiker's book is no exception. Not only did he create a serial killer is worse than any ever known but he also created the first "digi-novel" which is basically a mini movie within a book. WHAT?! Yes, Zuiker has written the book in a manner in which, after about 20 pages, you get a special code. You take the code, log on to Level26.com and enter the code into the "cyberbridge" box and are taken to an 8 mm movie clip that links the chapter you read to the next chapter. Isn't that amazing? Sometimes it may be a reinactment of a scene, a phone call from the killer or any other bone-chilling experience.


Level26.com


I know I keep speaking of Level26.com. As I said, I spend a lot of time there but, honestly, it is such a treat to "hang out", particularly as a fan of Zuiker himself. Anthony loves to interact with his fans and comes to the chat to speak with whomever is there and he interacts with our comments about his posts.

Anthony is very active at Level26.com. He does posts there, generally Monday thru Friday but what's really neat, is how he runs the site. He decided to run contests and "challenges" on the site for all his members. Not too long ago, Anthony decided to appoint 26 "Deputies" to help run the site. To make it even more fun, he decided to do a Deputy Team challenge. Is deputy had to put together a team and the teams compete in contests weekly. The teams are awarded points for winning 1 of 7 positions in each contest. At the end of this 10 week challenge, the winning deputy gets to chose 1 team member to go with them on an all expense paid trip to California to meet Anthony and take part in the filming of a cyber bridge for his 2nd book in the Level 26 series. Isn't that cool? We get to interact with this creative genius and get a chance to meet him.

The Giveaway

All this leads me to this giveaway. As part of the team that I am on, (DARK WANDERERS), we are showing our love of the site, Anthony, his book and works, by offering one of my readers their choice of either the Level 26 hardback book or the app for iPhone or PC.

This giveaway is the first in my Christmas Bash and the winner will be chosen on Black Friday, November 27th at 9 PM CST. Make sure you have an e-mail address or some other way for me to contact you when you win, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Leave seperate comments for each entry.

Good luck!

Main Entry

The main entry must be completed in order to be entered into the giveaway. Without it, all other entries will be null and void.

To enter, go to Level26.com and tell me something about a post that is on the home page. Who it is? What are they talking about? Who's commenting?

Extra Entries

(1) Follow @Zuiker on twitter

(2) Follow @Level_26 on twitter

(3) Follow @SereneMoments on twitter

(4) Tweet about the giveaway, leaving the link here so I can find it. You can do this 3x daily, please space out by 2 hours.

(5) Grab my Christmas Bash button and post on your site, let me know where you place it, please (2 entries)

(6) Blog about the giveaway (5 entries)

(7) Become a member of Level 26,  tell me your sign in name for verification (5 entries)


Good luck to you all!

Please note, there will be another, larger Level 26 giveaway before Christmas.