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There seems to be a new or newer scam hitting social media. it tends to focus on the charitable side. Granted many scams on social media aren’t new but they do change or even evolve over time.
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A few weeks ago Brailla has a free pasta sample offer. It was a limited time/while supplies last offer. I was lucky enough to get a sample. Well, that sample arrived today. This is a new addition to Barilla’s current pasta line. I was sent Bucatini. where to buy I found it at some local grocery stores near me (via
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I was able to request a free sample of an Aveda product recently. This product was from the Nutriplenish line. I was sent a leave-in conditioner in spray form. The product I was sent is travel size. This can be used on damp or dry hair. where to buy I going to share the product link over at Aveda because
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Rust-Oleum recently released a new product. Their 5-in-1 spray paints offer 5 spray patterns in one can. I loved them. Thanks to Rust-Oleum Creator’s Studio for these complementary products and the testing opportunity.
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I was able to select a free product from Persil thanks to Try It Sampling. I was sent a 40 oz bottle of laundry detergent. I’d tried this in disc form a few years back. The detergent has a light scent. Where to buy Since I was sent the 40oz bottle I wasn’t able to find many stores that sold
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I thought I’d share a few useful tips on how not to get scammed. It doesn’t matter if you are a content creator or a regular user of the internet. It’s always good to try to stay safe online.
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I was recently introduced to a new website. Lotza.io. It’s a new site where you can share consumer reviews for many popular products and services.
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It’s kitten season so I thought I’d share about Dometics Shorthair cats. DSH cats come in all shades and colors. Many of our favorite cats are DSH.
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I recently was able to select a free Mind Reader product via Try It Sampling. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but I did like that they had a number of desk organizer products. I selected a 3 tier file holder. I figured I could use it on my desk to organize my mail.
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We’ve all seen news reports or even social media posts sharing about job scams. Well, it seems they are on the rise again. I think we are all familiar with the common ones that are for secret shoppers or work-from-home offers that sound too good to be true. I was scrolling through Tiktok the other day and saw a woman’s
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I don’t know about you but I love using live chat options for support help. It saves me time on having to call tech support. It’s also great because I can use it when I have questions as well. But at times it can be a bit chore or you may not get the support you need.
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A few weeks ago I tried a free sample product thanks to Dial and Sampler. The product was Dial Aloe Healthy & Sensitive body wash. So far I like the product.
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Hi all I thought I’d wish you all a good weekend. I had wanted to share a regular post but it seems my hosting provider is having tech issues again. So I hope you all have a good weekend and a great Mother’s Day for all the moms or mom figures in your life.
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Earlier this year we had a bit of a surprise. Willie disappeared for about a week. We of course feared the worst that she had either passed on or gotten lost. Just like Winnie. Well to my surprise a week later she showed up just fine. Well, little did I know she found a friend to bring home with her.
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Post updated 5/11/2023: Send Me A Sample posted something important today. It seems after June 13th Send Me A Sample will no longer be available via Google Assistant. I have also removed the mention of this product to keep the post up to date. You can visit the link below to learn more. https://www.sendmeasample.net/update Did you know if you use
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I’m excited to share that I was featured via the Rustoleum Creator community. A few weeks ago i shared about some free products I was sent from Creator’s Studio community. This was a thank-you gift for my participation in their member feature. If you’d like to check it out visit the link below. https://creatorsstudio.chaordix.com/blogs/9b176cff-7c36-4bfd-8db2-de8b2b0788e4/post/bed11e31-a467-48ed-acc4-0d090e84195a I believe the community is still
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Over the past few days, I’ve seen a rise in social media profiles that are using other creators’ or platform users’ content. The profiles aren’t even giving the person credit they are just posting the picture as their own. Granted this isn’t anything new but with there is an uptick of this. I’ve seen this with two different accounts via
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Let’s face it if you’re a cat owner and you use traditional clay clumping litter it can be a challenge to settle on one your cat likes. Some litters are great while others might be messy or stick to your cat’s paws. So I thought I’d share Pal’s top 5 litter picks. We will add honorable mentions as well.
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Last week I went to jury duty. I know I can hear your collective sighs now. I don’t know why it’s such a chore but it is. I will admit it’s a good time to people watch because it’s a way to beat boredom.
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I had a new lipstick arrive today. Thanks to Try It Sampling and Black Opal Beauty for this product. I was sent a COLORSPLURGE™ Risqué Crème Lipstick in the shade Pinky Swear. The application was smooth but a tad waxy. This may have been because the product is new. I did find that the color was a tad bright. View
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Well, I have jury duty so I won’t be posting anything today. Also, my site has been having some issues so please excuse any tech issues that might have arisen in the last few days. I hope that jury duty will only be a day but I’m not sure. Have a nice Thursday everyone.
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Monther’s Day is May 14th. I thought I’d share a few gift ideas that don’t have to break the bank. As we know not all moms or mom figures in your life like the same things.
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Did you know that No 7 Skincare has a beauty panel? Well, they do. You can sign up for free. I joined a few months back. I don’t know how often they will offer products for sampling or testing. But if you qualified they will send out an email. currently, this panel is open in the U.S. As with any
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We all know donations scam calls aren’t new. But lately, it seems they have gotten a bit more sophisticated. They are also using 1-800 numbers and many sound legitimate. But it’s always better to do some research before donating. If the caller is demanding or rushed ask questions about the charity. Especially if it’s not one you are familiar with.
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I thought I’d take the time to talk about Siamese mixes. These cats are wonderful. My Bowie was very loving and sweet. Yet he could be a bit impatient when it came to feeding time. He was a great protector of his little brother Shadow too.
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Paramount Plus has a great promo happening right now. Paramount Plus recently launched an original series based on Fatial Attractions. Try a month free of Paramount Plus when using the code FATALATTRACTION https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/480766/1678318/3065 This offer is valid until 7/31/2023.
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Hi all Happy Saturday. I wanted to post this early to let you all know that I may be away from my desk this week. I was summoned for jury duty earlier this month so I find out this weekend if I go on Monday. The way my county works is that you have to check to see if you
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In March I was selected to try a new Dove Body Love cleanser. Top Box Circle sent me a notice letting me know. Well, I tried another Body Love cleanser and loved it. So I was excited to try the new one. The product I was sent was Dove Body Love Hyper-Reactive Skin Balance Body Cleanser.
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I don’t know about anyone else but the fact that Instagram has really started to push users to create reels is just silly. To me, the same thing is going on over on YouTube with their Shorts feature. I won’t even get started on Tiktok. I know a lot of people like to watch videos as a form of entertainment,
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As we know scams via social media aren’t new. But there appears to be one that is hitting YouTube. This new scam makes it look like you are being contacted by Youtube. Again these types of scams aren’t new but this one has many people fooled. I happened to learn about it over the weekend and figured I’d share it
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sent a number of Dove products to test thanks to Top Box Circle (Or Top Box for short). One of the products I was selected to test was a body polish from Dove. I’ve tried one of these in the past and loved it. This one was no different.
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A few weeks ago I was able to test a pair of Skullcandy Sesh ANC earbuds thanks to Try It Sampling. This was my first pair of Bluetooth-enabled earbuds.
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Tuxedo cats are a breed all their own. They range in temperament from mild to adventurous. All in all, they brighten your home and fill it with love. I currently own two black and white cats. Dylan and Ziggy.
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I don’t know about you but one of my biggest pet peeves with the advancement of smartphones is the fact that we use them everywhere. I get that we all want to be connected or up to date on what’s going on but when you are out please be mindful of your surroundings. Not everyone wants to hear your phone
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If you’re like me and you have a shower-tub combo. You may have extra shower curtain liners or even old ones that you don’t know what to do with. Well here are a few ideas on how to repurpose them. The shower curtain liners don’t have to be old you can also use new ones if the need arises.
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A few years ago I was lucky enough to be selected to test a tankless printer. It was all the rage in 2019. Well, we are in 2023 and I still have the printer. So far I don’t have any major issues with it. Being that I don’t print much I have been able to extend the life of the
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When most people hear the term Beta testing they may automatically think of software testing. But this isn’t always the case. Beta testing can be for software but it can also be for products as well. This may range from apps to in-home product usage.
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Well, it looks like there are more scams claiming to give you prizes or gifts from the clothing brand Shein going around social media. I was tagged on Instagram again in one of these scams twice this week.
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Not long ago I was selected via survey to be sent another free product via Top Box Circle. Well, the box arrived today. This aluminum-free dry spray is in scent aqua bergamot sage and juniper. I liked that the product has a locking lid. You can twist it to unlock it. This is a dry deodorant spray. You hold it
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It seems like everyone brand has a rewards program now. Be it the grocery store to chain restaurants. Some of these may benefit you while others might not. No matter how you feel about these programs some may pay off in the long run.
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In 2022 I had an idea to make a craft for a friend of mine. Well, I started by gathering my supplies and looking up ideas. I finally settled on trying to make a wind chime. It wasn’t very hard but it does take some time and thought.
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Kitten season will be upon us soon in some areas. In my area, it is happening now. So I thought I’d share the perils of street cats. Some cats may end up homeless because they get lost or maybe they were being fed by someone who moved away. Other times they might be abandoned.
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Okay I know I’ve shared about paying for social media verification in the past. But this time it’s different. Before we were dealing with third-party companies that claimed if you paid them X amount of money you’d get the verification from all the top social media platforms. Now it’s the social media platforms that are encouraging this type of activity.
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Header image source via Paramount Plus affiliate program. You can now stream Paramount Plus and Showtime in one place. This may be a good idea for those who want to cut down on apps. You can visit the link below to find out more. You can also try this service for 7 days before signing up. The selection is decent
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It’s been busy with possible scams. I had two this week alone. I know I sound the alarm on these often but these are worth sharing. I had a possible phone charity scam and a rather authentic-looking banking phishing scam.
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It seems random tagging giveaways are back again on Instagram. These aren’t anything new but they can be a bit suspicious. If you haven’t entered a giveaway how can you win a random prize?
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Thanks to the Hanes brand sampling community for this free product sample. I was able to select a pair of socks. The socks offer memory cushion and contour compression. They are 67% polyester, 30% nylon, and 3% spandex. I couldn’t find these exact socks but I did find a few similar ones. Hanes has a similar pair in black. https://www.hanes.com/hmts90.html
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In 2022 I bought some monofilament thread for some craft ideas I had in mind. Well, they have come in handy for so many uses. Monofilament thread can be sold in different weights and lengths as well as colors.
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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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Well, we are a few months into 2023 and it seems the Fashion Nova Scam collaboration email is making the rounds again. This isn’t a new scam but it is a cause for concern because people are thinking it is real and being scammed.
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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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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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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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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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Bonded pairing is common among many animal groups. I’ve noticed it in my cats over the years. Some may be littermates while others just pair up for companionship.
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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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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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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 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.
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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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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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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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.
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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I’d never heard of Goodles until I saw it via Social Nature. It’s a better alternative to traditional boxed mac and cheese products. They have a variety of flavors.
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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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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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