March 2023

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Thanks, Sampler and Dial

Earlier today I had a new product sample arrive. I was able to claim this product thanks to Sampler. I was sent a Dial body wash. Dial healthy & sensitive aloe scent. It also includes vitamin E. When I looked this up it appears this is a rebranding of their clean & gentle line. Product info The product is for […]

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Say Goodbye to spam with Clean Talk

Header image sourced from https://www.freelogovectors.net/ If you have a website there’s no doubt you’ve encountered your fair share of spam either comments, users, or even emails. I tried a few different spam-blocking plugins for my WordPress site before opting to try Clean Talk.

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Please don’t fall for this Chase Phishing email

I had a blatant example of a phishing email today. It was claiming to be from Chase. Chase’s credit team to be exact. I knew it was a fake because of the way it was formatted. I’ll show that later. Remember if you ever get a suspicious-looking email, always contact the company directly.

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ecos plant powered laundry detergent sheets box.

Ecos Plant-Based Laundry detergent sheets: A novel concept

Recently I was able to select a plant-based laundry detergent. This was thanks to Try It Sampling. I was able to try a product by ECOS. I was sent a free 64-count box of their laundry detergent sheets. They were in a clean and free scent (fragrance-free).

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As a content creator, you may be asked a lot of questions

It doesn’t matter what type of content creation you make be it video, written, or photos. Sometimes you will be bombarded by questions. This is true across all platforms from content creators, product reviewers, and testers. All you can do is your best to answer the questions.

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Know your worth UGC may not be for everyone

The new trend or should I say a growing trend on social media is User Generated Content (UGC). Granted this isn’t anything new but some brands are using this to their advantage. Some are even posting user-created content to their social media platforms or even on their websites without consulting the creators or crediting them.

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bareMinerals AGELESS 10% PHYTO PROCOLLAGEN FIRMING ANTI-AGE CREAM box, jar and bzzagent info card.

I tried bareMinerals AGELESS 10% PHYTO PROCOLLAGEN FIRMING CREAM

Post updated 3/22/2023 to include a video review. A few weeks ago I was notified by Bzzagent that I was selected to test a new BareMineals product. I was sent a complimentary product. The product was the AGELESS 10% PHYTO PROCOLLAGEN FIRMING ANTI-AGE CREAM.

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Donna Karan Cashmere mist deodorant stick.

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant: warm and inviting

Post updated on 3/21/2023 to include a video review. I was recently able to sample a full-size Donna Karan Cashmere Mist deodorant thanks to Try it sampling. I’d sampled the scent in the past. It’s light and warm. I liked that it’s bold but still soft.

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Target deals

Target has some great deals happening now. Visit the links for full info. clothing These panties? That price? *Add to cart* Don’t miss this 5/$18 sale on women’s underwear. Brand-new shorts for $25 or less. What’s your summer shorts style? Home Save up to 25% on kitchen & dining plus save 20% on select storage during the Spring Home Sale.

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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream tube with box.

Is Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream worth it?

Updated 3/20/2023 to include a video review. A few weeks back I was selected by Bzzagent to try a product from Kiehl’s. Well, I was very excited because many of the products I’ve tried in the past were great. Well, when the product arrived I was thrilled to see it was the Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream. This is

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Similasan pack: reusable bag, canvas bag, note pad, magnetic clip, pen, 2 allergy relief eye drops, 1 box individual eye drops 2 cloths one for cleaning lenses and the other for protecting them and 2 kleenex products wipes and tissues.

Thanks, Similasan

Thanks to Similasan for these complementary products. I was sent the following: Product info You can learn more about the Allergy Eye Relief drops by visiting the links below. https://www.similasanusa.com/allergy-eye-relief https://www.similasanusa.com/single-use-allergy-eye-relief%E2%84%A2 Thanks to Similasn for these gifts. Visit their website for more info on the brand and where you can find these products near you.

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Connect a Crosley KTC6B turntable to 2 bluetooth speakers (video)

The music used in the video is from U2 3-D Dance Mixes Side 2 God part II (2) The Heavy Metal Dance Club mix. intro:0:00 Connect Crosley:1:43 Final thoughts and tips: 3:11 I have a Crosley C6 Turntable and Speaker Kit (KTC6B). The turntable comes with a speaker but I don’t always use it. Earlier this year someone asked me

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SoapBox Watermelon and Ceramides Body Lotion bottle.

Soapbox Renewing Watermelon & Ceramides Body Lotion: Sweet scented with hydration for hours

Post updated 3/16/2023 to include a video review. I was recently introduced to a new brand named Soapbox. I was able to select a free product thanks to Try It Sampling. This body lotion is very hydrating and has a nice watermelon scent. It has ceramides as well.

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GARNIER FRUCTIS Pure Moisture Products are great

Updated 3/15/2023 to include a video review. Back in January, I was selected to test a line of products from Garnier Fructis. I was a bit excited but also a bit worried. My past experience with this brand has mixed results. I tried the sleek and shine products and my hair ended up being dry and a bit stripped. So

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ecos plant powered laundry detergent sheets box.

Thanks Try it Sampling and Ecos

These Ecos plant-powered laundry detergent sheets arrived in the mail today. Thanks to Try It Sampling. I was sent a 64-count box. The scent is free and clear (I assume that’s fragrance-free) Sadly try it sampling is coming to an end in the near future but you can join Influenster to see if there are any sampling opportunities in the

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Imusa 11 inch round comal with info paper attached to it.

Thanks for the Comal Imusa and Bzzagent

I had a new product arrive today thanks to Bzzagent. I was selected to review a product from Imusa. This brand has a variety of cookware, home, and kitchen products as well as appliances. Bzzagent gave us a selection of products to choose from. I was sent an 11-inch carbon steel nonstick comal. A comal is used to warm tortillas

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Fake Wells Fargo texts are on the rise

Fake/Scam texts claiming to be banks aren’t anything new. But they are on the rise. I’ve noticed some scammers are trying to be even more clever. This all results in hopes that you as the receiver of the texts will click on a link or call an 800 number. This would in turn complete the phishing scam.

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Top Box Cirlce note care with Dove body love product box.

Thanks, Dove and Top Box

I had a new Dove product arrive in the mail today on behalf of Top Box Circle. I was selected to try a full-sized Dove Body Love body cleanser. This was the Hyper-Reactive Skin Balance Body Cleanser. Product info & where to buy The Dove Body Love Hyper-Reactive Skin Balance Body Cleanser is a new prodcut in this line. It

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Keep an eye out for fraud

As we know fraud is everywhere and this isn’t something that I take lightly. It seems more and more people are being scammed and it’s happening quicker and quicker. That being shared I found a new fraud attempt on a bank account. The new twist is that the fraud was being made for an investment app.

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delicate comfort deep cleanser: A gentle cleansing shampoo

Update 3/8/2023 to add video review. I was able to try a new shampoo recently. The delicate comfort deep cleanser shampoo by Shu Uemura art of hair. This brand was new to me but I did like the results I saw and the overall quality of the product. Thanks to bzzagent and the brand for the complementary product and testing

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Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Invisible UV Fluid SPF was applied to my face with the bottle displayed. The photo was taken in natural light.

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift SPF 50 (video)

If you would like to learn more about this product and my previous post visit the link below. Price: $26 USD (Price may vary by retailer) I was selected to test REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Invisible UV Fluid on behalf of Bzzagent. This SPF can be used with REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 12% [Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic +

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REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 12% [Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid] Dark Spot Serum box with bottle.

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Dark Spot Serum (video)

If you would like to see more about this product visit our post sharing more info about it by visiting the link below. Price: $30 USD (Price may vary by retailer) REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 12% [Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid] Dark Spot Serum is a lightweight product. The serum is a milky shade and a bit thicker than

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Derma-e recover & repair deep conditioning treatmeent mask. Scape relief treatment and bonding hair repair oil boxes.

Have you tried Derma-E hair care products yet?

Post updated: 3/3/2023 to change Derma-E link. I’ve tried several hair care products from Derma-E over the last few years. I loved them all. The most recent products I’ve tried three that I’ve come to love as well. Thanks to Derma-E for these gifted products.

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Thanks, Ripple Street and Blue Buffalo

We were selected to try two products from Blue Buffalo thanks to Ripple Street. The box arrived earlier this week. The box included two bags of Tastefuls dry cat food. One kitten formula and one adult indoor food. Both cat foods have brown rice. The kitten food has chicken while the adult indoor food has salmon. I was sent a

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