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Adding to the Holiday Spirit

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you know what makes me the happiest when I set out to do my Christmas shopping? It is when I can get a great value for my money.

Zenni Optical understands how important it is to make every dime count when spending our hard earned money. I have told you about my horrific experiences with our local optometrists array of expensive frames and eyeglass service. I love my optometrist but when it comes to the eyeglass and frame part, I use Zenni. One of my pet peeves when purchasing anything is having to pay for "extras". Look at what is included in your purchase when you buy from Zenni Optical.

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Even though I refer to my Zenni's as, cheap eyeglasses, I don't have to skimp on quality and I get excellent service when ordering. Just think what one can save when buying eyeglasses from Zenni. I know that with a few extra coins in my pocket, I can buy a whole Friends dvd set and not have to buy just one or two of my favorites! It is so hard to choose from all the classics!

I want these frames! Wouldn't these red frames look good with my Santa hat?

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Get to Zenni and pick out which frames you like. It would be fun if you'd let me know which ones are your favorites by leaving me a message in my comments.

Happy Holidays from me and Zenni Optical!


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Do Your Eyes Need Assistance?

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This is the quilt pattern that I am working on at the moment. It is called, Hearts and Gizzards and is a real doozy to put together. I had to have my husband help me line up the blocks! It might be difficult because the colors have to be turned a certain way in order for the flower to appear. I choose to believe it is because my eyeglasses need to be updated.

Have you had your eyes tested in a while? There are new posts on Facebook that have a message hidden in a picture. Have you tried to figure out what they say? Do you find that your eyes dry out when watching television? These are but a few examples of reasons to have your eyes examined.

You don’t need to put it off because of cost. Zenni Optical prides themselves on the ability to provide quality glass frames at economical prices. Thank goodness! When other optical businesses rely on paying the rent by selling outlandishly expensive frames, Zenni has low overhead and ship their glasses directly from their own factories. Check out the beautiful, stylish frames that Zenni has to offer and enjoy all the puzzles presented to you!

Eyes and Ears

Eyes and ears are so important. When they don’t feel right, I don’t feel right. Remember yesterday when I said my head felt fuzzy? Well, I went to the doctor today and discovered that my ears are full of crud. They are crackling and making my equilibrium off kilter. Not fun.

I have felt this way when I have gotten new glasses and the prescription is not quite right. That is why it is important to go to a professional when buying new glasses or prescription sunglasses.

I have been a fan of Clark Howard, the renowned money expert, who advises those of us looking for the best value in products and services. I prefer to receive the best quality product for the lowest price, which is what Clark Howard has written about in his book, “Living Large in Lean Times.” I was pleasantly surprised to see that Clark Howard sings the praises of buying eyeglasses online via ZenniOptical.com. Well, I have known for years that Zenni is the best place to buy my glasses and now, even the experts in saving money are discovering Zenni.

Check out Zenni and get the best for your money. Feel good and look good too. Take care of your eyes and ears.

Dr. Susan Lim Singapore | Accomplishments Gain Worldwide Att

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Dr. Susan Lim.
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Dr. Susan Lim Of Singapore’s Accomplishments Gain Worldwide Attention

Dr. Susan Lim of Singapore is a well-known, established surgeon and researcher. Her accomplishments abound. Beginning with her Colombo Scholarship to Monash University in Australia, Dr. Susan Lim of Singapore graduated with first class honors and received the David Rosenthal Memorial Prize (shared) for the highest aggregate marks in her preclinical years. In 1984 Dr. Susan Lim of Singapore was awarded the GB Ong Gold Medal for being the most outstanding candidate (shared) in the Surgical Examinations at the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). In 1985, she was awarded the Churchill Scholarship (Gulbenkian) at the University of Cambridge, where Dr. Susan Lim of Singapore received her PhD in Cell Immunology.

Worldwide Recognition For Dr. Susan Lim Of Singapore

Dr. Susan Lim’s accomplishments are not limited to academic work. She is well-known as the first surgeon to perform a successful liver transplant in Asia and as the second woman in history to do so. Twenty years later, her patient is alive and well. The patient and her son maintain a special relationship with Dr. Susan Lim of Singapore to this day. Dr. Lim is the youngest person ever to be awarded the position of Fellow of Trinity College of the University of Melbourne in Australia.

Dr Susan Lim received the Dr Mark Hoffman Award for Leadership in Graduate Medical Education by the American Academy of Continuing Medical Education. Her contribution has brought significant innovation and development in graduate medical education. This was presented to her by The Committee for Review and Recognition (CRR) in January 2007 during the Arab Health Congress 2007 in Dubai.

Zenni in the News!

I have said it before but it bears repeating, Zenni is a great place for quality and value. Apparently, others feel the same way as Zenni was recently featured in a news article. The article boasted a satisfied client who found the site easy to use. Said client was very satisfied with the end product and will continue to use Zenni when purchasing glasses.

I can see why everyone should check out Zenni Optical to purchase their prescription eyeglasses. The downturn in the economy has us cutting corners when it comes to entertainment but going to the dentist, eyecare, mammograms and other health care issues should not be pushed aside. We should not let money deter us from getting a great pair of specs. Low prices are certainly what draws potential customers to check out Zenni but there are more reasons to choose Zenni. The professionally produced eyeglasses are of the upmost quality. With over 3000 frames from which to choose, one will have fun choosing a frame that suits their style. Zenni provides high quality products at low prices. Value is something we all look for, especially concerning products that effect our well being. Zenni provides quality and value.

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