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Deals at elf

Elf is having some great deals right now. Visit the links for more info. Beauty Squad Only Summer Fridays: Get 1 Juicy GWP with $50Affiliate Exclusive! Beauty Squad Members can get 30% off orders of $30+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics with code: ELF30NEW! liquid poreless putty primer, $10Protect your skin and your look with Suntouchable! All Set For Sun SPF 45,

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We will be away from our desk

Hi All, I hope you are doing well. I’m fine. Meet Olive I don’t know if any of you saw our Instagram post last week but we have a new friend. Her name is Olive. Here’s a picture of her from 8/2/2023 She will be 6 weeks old this week. So if you’ve cared for a young kitten you know

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Update: Delicate cleansing shampoo

I’m nearly to the end of the Delicate Cleansing Shampoo by Shu Uemura. The full product name is Delicate comfort deep cleanser Shampoo. The product is very hydrating and cleansing. I loved that it didn’t leave my hair stringy or dry. Even with the summer heat it cleansed my hair but didn’t strip it. The shampoo is gentle and is

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Thanks for the skincare Derma-E

I had a nice surprise arrive today. Derma-E gifted me some products. The box contains the following: Product info I’ve tried these products in the past and loved them. Acne Deep Pore Cleansing wash This product has Salicylic acid, Chamomile, and Tea Tree oil. I liked that it was refreshing to use and did give your skin a slight tingle.

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Back to school deals

Post was updated on 8/16/2023 to add a new end date for the Logitech promo. There are some great Back to School deals happening right now. So I thought I’d share a few. discounts Student/Teachers Did you know Target is giving a discount to Teachers and College students? It’s a one-time 20% discount. You do need to verify your school

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Thanks for the free stuff Sampler

I had a sampler Box arrive today. The box included two free samples. The box included a Cetaphil lotion sample and a can of Wild Planet tuna. I’ve tried the brands before. I’ve tried 3 or 4 Wild Planet products over the last few years and loved them. The product I was sent this time was Skipper Jack Tuna. The

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Thanks, Dove and Top Box

Thanks to Top Box and Dove for this complementary product. I was selected to try a Dove Men+ Care deodorant. The deodorant is Extra fresh and aluminum free. It’s a stick but looks sort of gel-like (see IG post). it has a citrus scent. Where to buy You can learn more about the product by visiting Dove’s product page. You

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Thanks, Simmons and Try it sampling

I thought I’d share this quick post and thank Try It Sampling and Simmons for this new mattress. It’s not the best picture but you get the idea. The mattress is a Simmons Peaceful sleeper. It’s 10.5 inches deep and can be used with or without a foundation (Box spring). According to the product info, it has low motion transfer.

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The whole parking lot doesn’t need to hear your phone call

Much like speaker phones, I’ve noticed more and more people having conversations in their cars. I know many newer car models offer integrated Bluetooth capabilities This feature allows you to connect to your phone. This again would give you a hands-free calling experience but it can also be a bit of an awkward situation in public. chat I’ve encountered when

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Do laundry soap bars really work well on stains?

We all know that laundry soap bars have been the rage on social media over the last few years. People show you how great they are for X cleaning needs. I’ve used a few over the years but I recently was able to try the Fels-Naptha laundry soap bar. I tried it years ago and felt it worked okay. Has

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Hisense Ac unit update

I recently had someone ask me to please post a video update on the Hisense portable AC unit I shared about back in 2019. So here is a quick video post I created. Original video post: https://youtu.be/Ks0M2kII6Po Hisense product page: https://www.hisense-usa.com/air-products/ap0621cr1w-hisense-ultra-slim-portable-air-conditioner Lowes links (not affiliate links) 250 Sq Ft unit: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hisense-6000-BTU-DOE-8000-BTU-ASHRAE-115-Volt-White-Portable-Air-Conditioner/5005521743 150 Sq FT unit https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hisense-Hisense-150-SF-Portable-AC/500537356

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Target is offering Discounts To college students and teachers

I happened to be at Target on Tuesday and saw a sign. It stated that they were giving a 20% discount to teachers. You do need to be a Target Circle member. Verification is also required. It appears that this is a one-time purchase discount. The discount is valid online and in-store. You can read more about it by visiting

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Thanks, Monster and Try It Sampling

Recently Try It Sampling has an offer for Monter lighting products. Since I have a set already (see header image) I figured I’d take advantage of the offer. I selected some basic bar lights. The lights arrived today. The lights are USB powered and have a remote that includes a button battery. These aren’t wifi enabled. But for my needs,

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Join Tail Town Pets for possible sampling opportunities

Tail Town Pets is a new panel that is accepting new sign up. This seems similar to Fur Buddies. They offer a pet-centered community. It seems they offer product sampling as well (if you qualify.) I joined this weekend so I haven’t done much past setting up my account and taking a few introductory panel quizzes. The setup of the

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Thanks, Phillips and Try it Sampling

I had a new product arrived today. it’s a Phillips lighting fixture. I’m excited to see how well it works because it offers 5 light settings from warm white light to daylight. The best part is that it doesn’t require a light bulb. It has built-in LED lights. Where to buy This light fixture is around $49 USD (Price will

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Thanks, Furbuddies, and Fancy Feast

I recently qualified for a new mission over at Fur Buddies. The box arrived today. The cats were gifted a 2 pack product from Fancy Feast They were gifted Fancy Feast Gems. The flavor they were sent was chicken. It’s a mousse pate in a unique shape. It’s sold in a variety of flavors. Where to buy I found out

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Join Aveda’s testing panel for possible product testing opportunities

Please note header product image may not reflect product testing offers. Did you know that Aveda has a product testing panel? Well, they do. I signed up back in late June or earlier this month (I can’t recall). The post stated that we would have a confirmation. I never had one. But I did have a package arrive in the

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Looking for a new Mic? Check out the Blue Yeti

I know it can be a daunting task to find a new mic. Especially if you aren’t sure of what features you want or even a price point. As we know with some tech you get with you pay for. Budget mics may only go so far. Or even if you have a webcam your built-in mic may not be

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Thanks, Friskies and Sample source

Sample source emailed me recently letting me know that I qualified for a sample. Well, the cats lucked out this weekend. They were sent 4 Friskies samples. They were sent 4 products from their lil collections. They were sent 4 products in the following flavors: Lil shakes chicken flavor, Lil gravies beef flavor, Lil slurprises white fish flavor, and Lil

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Thanks, Shea Moisture and Try It sampling

I had a new Shea moisture product arrive today thanks to Try It Sampling. I was able to try a cocoa butter body butter stick. The body butter stick can be applied to dry skin. The stick has a twist bottom so you can raise or lower the product. It glides evenly over the skin. You do have a slight

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Thanks, shea Moisture and Try it sampling

I was able to select a free Shea Moisture product recently thanks to Try It Sampling. The product arrived today. It’s a body wash. The body wash is made with African black soap, oatmeal and aloe vera. it’s a skin-soothing formula. I’ve tried black soaps in the past and they work well but may stain your shower. Where to buy

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Is the Temu craze over yet?

I’m all for helping people by using a link to get something but I think the Temu craze has hit its limit with most folks. I think we’ve all seen it before everyone jumps on the latest app and starts sending out referral links in hopes to gain new users. Some apps or sites give users extras such as points

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Thanks, Ripple Street and Royal Canin

My cats were selected for a new chatbox from Ripple Street. They were selected to try some products from Royal Canin. If you’re familiar with the brand you know they are a bit on the high-end side of pet food. The box arrived this weekend. What the box contained The box had the following products in it: You can check

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Thanks, Paul Mitchell and Try It Sampling

I was recently able to select a free product via Try It Sampling. The product arrived today. The sampling opportunity had a variety of Paul Mitchell products. They had a few different styling products, shampoos, and conditioners. I requested shampoo. It was Clean beauty scalp therapy shampoo. It seems that this product is sold in two sizes the 8.5 fl

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Thanks, Hero Skin Squad and Hero Cosmetics

I was recently selected to test a free sample product from Hero Cosmetics Skin Squad community. The product arrived late on 6/20/2023. I was sent a full-size Hero Pore Purity Pore Clearsning clay product. According to the box you can use this product after cleansing your face. You can apply it to the T-zone or as a full face mask.

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How to spot fake social media profiles

I thought I’d share a few tips on how to spot fake profiles or accounts on social media. There are so many fake profiles or scammer accounts out there that some do look legitimately real. But there are a few things you can check to see if the account or profile is real.

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My thoughts after trying Aveda Nutriplenish leave-in conditioner

A few weeks ago I saw a social media sponsored ad for a free sample from Aveda. I had tried Aveda products in the past and figured I’d give it a try. The sample I was able to claim was an Aveda Nutriplenish leave-in conditioner.

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Thanks Gratsy and Liquid IV

I was able to claim a free sample box from Gratsy (app) recently. I was sent a box from Liquid IV. The box included the following products: A 3-sample pack of Liquid IV hydration powder, a keychain packet holder, and a water bottle. The key chain holder and water bottle were both branded with the Liquid IV logo and tagline.

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Messenger is being used by sex workers and scammers

It seems that Messenger is the latest platform to be used by scammers and sex workers. Granted this probably isn’t anything new. But it’s the first time someone I know was messaged by a possible sex worker or scammer. I don’t know for certain if the person who contacted my friend is a sex worker but the way the conversation

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e.l.f deals

e.l.f has some good deals happening now. Visit the links for full details. Sign up for e.l.f.’s Beauty Squad for exclusive offers, early access and more! It’s free and easy to join!Get 2 deluxe minis free with orders $35+ plus an additional gift with orders $50+Free Shipping on orders $35 or more. No promo code necessary. US only.

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Thanks, Try It Sampling and Milani

I was recently able to select a free product from Try It Sampling. It was a Milani product. I selected the E100 makeup brush. The E100 brush is very soft. I liked that it was well-protected. It was packed in a plastic bag with a thick plastic cover over the bristles. This brush can be used along the lash line

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Fels-Naptha laundry soap info

I recently was able to claim a free product thanks to Try It Sampling. The products were a variety of Laundry products from Summit brands. I selected a Fels-Naptha laundry soap bar. This bar is very versatile you can use it to remove stains or grate it and use it with laundry detergent. Visit the product page for more info.

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Thanks for the samples sampler

I had a sampler box arrive today. The box included the following items: A Bic free razor coupon, Bonkers cat treats, and Garnier Wole blends Miracle nectar hair treatment. Product info & where to buy Bic Easy clean Razors These are new products from Bic. They can be found at a variety of retailers. They are sold in Men’s and

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Looking for a new Griddle? Check out this one by Greenlife

Are you looking for a new griddle? if so you may like this one by Greenlife. The Healthy Griddle XL is a great addition to any kitchen. I’ve had it for a while but hadn’t had a chance to use it. Well, Memorial Day was the perfect chance for me to use this. The griddle was from Try It Sampling.

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Beyond Meat burgers: They were surprisingly good

I was selected to try Beyond meat plant basted burgers thanks to Ripple Street recently. I had always wanted to know if Beyond Meat was worth the hype so I was excited to try it. I had tried Beyond Meat’s Italian sausages and thought they were very flavorful and tasty.

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