April 2020

skincare, lipstick and perfume samples

Keep an eye out for free samples in your social feeds

You’d be surprised to know that many companies offer free samples via Social Network feeds. I will say this following a brand may increase your chances. But some ads just may be targeted ads. This means they tend to follow a pattern of things you searched for or other patterns you have while online. You can read more via this […]

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I tried Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Moisturizing Cream.

A few weeks ago I shared that I had received a sample of Burt’s Bees Renewal Firming Moisturizing Cream on behalf of the PopSugar Dabble community. I was excited to try the moisturizer. I’d never tried any of their skincare before. I mainly purchase their lip balms.

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Ordonne Sheet Mask Variety box (video)

I thought I’d add this note the video is a bit long so I understand if you don’t want to watch the it fully. I was selected to test a 12 pack of Ordonne sheet masks on behalf of 08 liter USA. The variety box includes the following: 3 of each mask: Acne prone skin: Green tea, Tea tree and

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Herbal Essences CLARIFYING SHAMPOO, TEA TREE and Purifying conditioner

Join Shopper Army

Shopper Army is a great community. You can apply to test products. Some products may require a purchase others are free. Shopper Army is open to US and Candian residents. They have a variety of products to for testing. A social share and short survey is required following your usage. It’s free to join. Shopper Army I’ve tested hair care

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Final Update Kinvara EYE WOW (Video)

Back in November of 2019 I shared about this product. You can see the original video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAvph… You can also check out my IGTV post that i shared during the 1st week of use https://www.instagram.com/tv/B3pYzFcJ… Overall the EYE WOW serum worked well. It did help keep my under eye area hydrated. As for the helping combat the signs of

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BootStrap Farmer seed starter tray

Update 4/26/2020 These seed starter trays are very durable. I reviewed a pack of 5. I don’t recall what year but I’m guessing it was back in 2016. The link provided takes you the proper page. But since it is a few years old the product selection has changed a bit. Here’s the link to the pack of 10 trays

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Scam Alert: There’s a rise in money requests via social media

header image provided by Pixabay Having random direct messages via social media isn’t a new topic. I’ve shared my a few posts in the past about this. But this weekend I had a new twist on the money request direct messages. I can see espcially now during this time of COVID-19 that people would reach out to others trying to

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Spiced Skincare The Original Cinnamon Face Mask

Spiced Skincare The Original Cinnamon Face Mask

This product is another in the Spiced Skincare line. This post goes along with the one I posted yesterday. This product was included in a box I purchased recently from Poshly for $10.

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Silicone baking mats

Update 4/23/2020: This was a post from 2016 these mats are no longer found via Amazon but I’ll add a similar product below A very nice set of silicone baking mats comes with a larger one and a smaller one also a bonus pastry brush which has silicon tips. Heat resistant up to 482 degrees F. also freezer safe up

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The Original Cinnamon Face Scrub Jar

Spiced skincare The Original Cinnamon Face Scrub

This Spiced Skincare face scrub was something that arrived in a box I was able to purchase for $10 from Poshly. I’d never tried Spiced Skincare before but I had seen a few posts people had shared via social media.

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Join TopBox Circle for possible Product testing

Topbox circle is a bit new to me but they do have some opportunities for possible missions. They are open to US and Canadian residents. They have surveys and questionnaires up right now. But if it’s something you may be interested in visit the link below. https://beta.topboxcircle.com/

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How to spot fake profiles or accounts 2 vlog

thumbnail image source pexels.com Since I talked about Instagram last week I thought I’d cut the video up into two parts since I know I can be a bit long-winded. So today’s video will focus on Facebook. Facebook Now for Facebook, you can tell if profiles are fake because they may list a different page topic such as there may

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Each Zodiac Sign Described Perfectly (MUST READ)

zodiacmind: ARIES – The Aggressive (March 21 to April 19) Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny… Excellent kisser. EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, and family is very important to an Aries. Aries are known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be ‘Right’. Aries will argue to prove their point for hours and

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Belkin Deals 4/21/2020

Some restrictions or exclusions may apply. Sales or promotions are subject to change. Visit the link for full details. Some promos may not be combined with other offers. Here are some deals Belkin is currently having. Visit the links for full info. GET CONNECTED, GET MORE DONE! Shop our Belkin & Linksys home office essentials that will keep you productive

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Join betaBound for possible Product testing opportunities

I’ve been a member of Betabound for a few years now. They are a great community. They offer a variety of testing platforms. I’ve tested a few different software products for them. You can earn gift card payments for your participateion. You may also have extended testing opportunities from other sites Betabound partners with. When you join a partner group

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Join Tom’s of Maine Community for possible free products

Tom’s of Maine has a free community you can join. They have different activities you can participate in. Social shares, campaigns or discussion forums. You may even be selected to try a free product. A review is required if you are selected. If you’d like to join visit the link provided. https://tomsofmaine.mavrck.co/community/login

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hello naturally healthy antigingivitis mouthwash (video)

I was selected to try a free sample product on behalf of hello friends community. I’ve shared a few products from this community in the past. Overall the mouthwash is very refreshing. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, alcohol-free, no artificial sweeteners or parabens. It’s made with natural mint, aloe vera, and coconut oil. I’d never tried a hello mouthwash before and I

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Join Veggies Made Great to possibly try a product

Veggies Made Great has a community. They have some fun activities you can participate in as well as forums. You may be selected to try a free product. I was lucky enough to be selected a few weeks back. You can check out that post here. Joining is free. https://veggiesmadegreatcommunity.socialmedialink.com/members/sign_in#/ You can read my post about one of Veggie Made

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Join All Free Clear Connections for possible free products

All Free Clear laundry detergent has a community. They have a lot of great activites. If your a parent they have great tips on how to deal with common laundry stains. They also have missions you can join to share about the community and products. You may even be selected for a free product. I was selected a few weeks

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Join the Insiders for possible product testing opportunities

I’m fairly new to The Insiders but I have been selected for a few campaigns. I will say that The Insiders has free campaigns and paid ones. When i mean paid you may be asked to purchase a product (at a discounted price) or you may be sent a coupon. Some products you may have to purchase but you will

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Join Sample Source for Possible free samples

Sample Source is a great site. They offer a variety of sample products. They ship boxes seasonally. So you can claim four boxes a year. Each box may vary from user to user. You can join for free. You may be asked a few questions prior to claiming your sample box just to see if you are a good fit

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Join Crowdtap for possible free products

Crowdtap is a unique community. It’s evolved a bit over the past few years. They also now have an app. Basically they have sureys and activities you can particpate in. You can earn points that you can cash in for gift cards to select retailers. They also have product testing opportunities as well. You fill out a survey and if

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Join Kitty Krew

Arm and Hammer also has a community cat owners. You may even be able to try free cat litter. Arm and Hammer’s Kitty Krew is a fun community that has forms and mission that revolve cat owners and their needs. You can also learn some tips and share your thoughts as well. Its free to join. https://ahkittykrew.socialmedialink.com/members/sign_in#/

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Join Simple Solutions Community

Arm and Hammer has a community that you can join. They have different types of activities that revolve around the use of Arm & Hammer baking soda. There are missions along with forums. As a member you may qualify for select missions. I was sent a baking soda shaker for one mission along with an info booklet. It’s free to

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Join Social Nature for possible free products

I’ve been a member of Social Nature for a few years now. They offer a variety of products that you can apply to test. They have things from food items to body care to even most recently planting kits. Items will vary and you may not always be selected for every product you apply for. But it’s a nice site

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Herbal Essences CLARIFYING SHAMPOO, TEA TREE and Purifying conditioner

Herbal Essences Clarifying Collection (video)

I was selected to review to free products Herbal Essense CLARIFYING SHAMPOO, TEA TREE and PURIFYING CONDITIONER, TEA TREE by Shopper Army. Overall the products worked well with my hair. I didn’t have too much of an issue. Like with any new hair care product it may take time for your hair to adjust. Overall the shampoo does have a

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Join Smiley 360 for possible product Testing opportunities

I’ve been a member of Smiley 360 for around 5 years now. They offer a lot of different testing opportunities. They have surveys as well. You may be selected to test a product. Items may vary from personal care to other items. Smiley 360 has missions you can participate in. You will have to take a qualification survey. They also

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Derma-E skincare products

a few Derma-E products I love that you can find at Target

I thought I’d share a few products I love from Derma-E that you can purchase at Target. I’ve been using Derma-E products for a few years now and I love the brand. Hair Care Derma-E Nourishing Shampoo I tried this shampoo a while ago. When I tried it it was sold in a tube. Overall I liked how it nourished

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Spritz Mists AlcheMIST Youth Elixir Spray

I recently received a bottle of Spritz Mists AlcheMIST Youth Elixir Spray in a box i purchased from Poshly. I purchased a box for $10. The total value was stated to be over $100. I was happy with my purchase because it allowed me to try a few products I haven’t tried. It also includes a few brands I wasn’t

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Join Target Bullseye insiders for possible product testing opportunities

Target has a fun survey community named Target bullseye Insiders. You can join for free. They have different activities or discussions. You may also earn a Target gift card for participating in select activities. They may also have possible product testing opportunities. I haven’t had been selected for any because some are specific to certain locations. But you never know

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TS Shampoo link

I just posted this via Instagram. As promised here is a link to the product. If you’d like to purchase it directly from the band the product seems to run around $65 USD. http://www.tsshampoo.com.sg/ts_shampoo.html It can also be found via Amazon for varying prices. I found one for $35.00

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I Tried Native Whitening Wild Mint & Peppermint Oil Fluoride Toothpaste

I was able to request a Native toothpaste sample recently from Try It Sampling. I’ve been using the toothpaste for the last few days. I didn’t know Native sold toothpaste. I have tried their deodorant in the past. As an FYI Try It Sampling has a wait list. You can learn more here.

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Some funny shirts i saw on Amazon

I think we all know someone who has a twisted sense of humor. I thought some of these might caught your attention. They also might make fun gifts. Crazy Dog T-Shirts Womens Coffee Makes Me Feel Less Murdery T Shirt Funny Sarcastic Caffeine this shirt is sold in a few different sizes and colors. You may want to check the

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not all amazon sellers abide by the rules

header image provided by Pixabay Being a product reviewer I tend to have a lot of emails or occasional direct messages via social media. Most times I check out the requests and either reply if I see i need to or just spam them.. Being that it’s a mixed bag my day to day requests vary. I usually remind most

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Join Sampler for possible free samples

Sampler has a variety of products you may be eligible for. You can sign up for free. They have a few other communities as well. I’ve had a few samples in the past Sampler has a few questions you can answer to see if you are eligible or qualify for samples they offer. They can also text you when there

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How to spot fake profiles or accounts 1 vlog (video)

Image source by Pexels humbnail image source pexels.com I thought I’d share my insight on how to spot fake accounts or profiles via social media. I’m going to be talking about Instagram and Facebook. There seems to be a rise in fake accounts or profiles lately. Today’s video will focus on Instagram. Instagram: some profiles will send random messages or

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Belkin Deals 4/14/2020

Some restrictions or exclusions may apply. Sales or promotions are subject to change. Visit the link for full details. Some promos may not be combined with other offers. Here are some deals that Belkin is currently having. GET CONNECTED, GET MORE DONE! Shop our Belkin & Linksys home office essentials that will keep you productive while you are at home.

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Join 08 Liter for possible sample opportunities

08 Liter is a site I’ve been a member of for a few years. They tend to offer products from Korean beauty brands. But it seems now they are branching out more. They also have offered electronics and clothing as well. I’ve reviewed items from skincare to haircare to even tech-related items. As I mentioned they are branching out to

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Obliviscar Felt letter board (video)

I was able to review this product at a discount recently. I liked it and loved that everything was ready to use right out of the box. It includes a wide variety of letters, numbers, symbols, and even a few emoji faces. You can see my full unboxing video via my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mrMolJFXY/ The board includes a stand and

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Self Isolation is hard on us all

header image provided by Pixabay It doesn’t matter if you chose to use the word self isolation or quarantine. We can all say that our current times are hard on us. I know some are struggling with being home do to job furloughs. It doesn’t matter if your alone or with others you can still feel the affects of this

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Join Home Tester Club for Possible free samples

Updated: 6/2/2022 to add a video review. Home Tester Club is a great community that is free to join. You can review the products you’ve used. You may also be selected to participate in surveys for product testing. If you are chosen for a free product you will have to give a short review and share the product via social

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I tried Nature Lab Tokyo Perfect Smooth Products and I loved them

A few weeks ago i was sent a free sample from Nature Lab Tokyo. I left the samples aside for a long while. I found them recently and figured I’d finally give them a try. I tried them over the last two days. I wasn’t familiar with Nature Lab Tokyo so when I saw the free sample offer I jumped

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Final update Derma e Blue Light products (video)

Final update Derma e Blue Light products I thought I’d give you all a final update on the Derma e Blue Light products. I finished them this week 3/25/2020. Overall I liked both of them very much. Each product had blue green algae and was stated to possibly help the effects of blue light on the skin. You can view

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FlexOFist hand strengthening rings

Sponsored Content I was recently recently contacted by a rep from FlexOFist and asked if I would like to review their hand strengthening rings at a discounted price.. I said sure. I knew that I didn’t use them my mom could. They are marketed to help with repetitive stress injury, carpal tunnel or just to help your hands in general.

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Y Splitter valve for a hose

Update 4/11/2020: This was a product review from 2016. This product is no longer sold via Amazon. The link takes you to the page but it is listed as bluetooth headphones now. I’ll add a similar product below. A great buy a Y splitter for a garden hose and a control valve in one set. #amazonreview #freeforreviewpurposes http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0154EEUNE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

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Flex-O-Fist hand strengthening rings

Update 4/10/2020: This set is no longer available from Amazon but i’ll add a similar one below. Flex-O-Fist hand strengthening rings. Green is 30 lbs resistance, Blue is 40lbs Resistance and Orange is 50 lbs resistance. They are made out of silicone. #amazonreview #gotitatadiscount

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Instagram Marketing: Not everything is as it seems

header image provided by Pixabay I had an interesting email early this morning. I tend to have a lot of marketing advertisements that are sent to my blog email account. Most are just spam or sites offering services to purchase followers along with their own “organic growth” tips or tools. Today’s email wasn’t any different. But I thought I’d pass

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Samples, Samples Everywhere

I like free samples. I always have. I used to request stuff all the time when I was a kid. Now that I’m older this hasn’t changed. I will admit that sort of goes hand in hand with my love of product reviewing and testing because I love trying new things. I thought I’d give you some info on where

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Smith & Sinclair Eat your Drink: A unique gummy for adults

I requested a sample from Popsugar Dabble community a while back. it was for a gummy sample. The gummies are from a brand named Smith&Sinclair London. What Smith & Sinclair sells are gummies. Some contain alcohol others are considered mocktails. They also have a few other items according to their website.

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