2023

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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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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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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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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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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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It’s 2023 but Sugar daddies are still making the rounds on social media

Social media always amuses me at one time or another. Recently I had a new comment on Instagram. That’s nothing new lately it’s been a few spam comments. I gave it a gander and what did I see? I see someone had commented on a post from 2019. The topic was Sugar Daddies. And guess what? The commenter claimed to

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Join Influenster For possible Free products

Update 2/25/2023 Try It Sampling’s parent company Bazaarvoice purchased Influenster a while back. That being said that means Try It Sampling will soon be fading away. You might be asking what is she talking about. Try It Sampling was asking folks to join Influenster. Influenster is an app and website-based program where you can review products and in the coming

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Join Influenster (Formerly Try It Sampling)

Updated 2/25/2023: Try It Sampling’s parent company Bazaarvoice purchased Influenster a while back. That being said that means Try It Sampling will soon be fading away. When the program will close is anyone’s guess but they will no longer accept signups or waitlist members. You are directed to join Influenster. You might be asking what is she talking about. Try

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Thanks Shu Uemura and Bzzagent

I was selected to test a set of products from Shu Uemura art of hair thanks to bzzagent. I tried a previous product a few weeks back. I’m excited to see how these products work. I was gifted 3 products from the izumi tonic line. A shampoo, a strengthening hair mask, and a thickening serum. Product info The products all

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I came across an unexpected product while searching on Amazon

I had an interesting experience recently while I was shopping at Amazon. I found an unexpected product pop-up in my search feed. This may not always be a usual occurrence for many shoppers but I can say this much wording of your search may cause this to happen.

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Thanks, Hartz Insiders

I had a nice surprise arrive yesterday. A few weeks ago we were gifted a box of Hartz Squeeze-up treats to review. The Hartz insiders panel requested we also include a video post for them. Well, thanks to that post we were gifted a nice variety of Delectables treats. You can check out the entire line of Delectables by visiting

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GE lightbulb info

Thanks to Try It Sampling and GE for these complementary light bulbs. They are from GE’s Reveal collection. These are 40-watt replacement bulbs. It’s a 5-watt LED bulb. They are a soft white light. I’m more of a fan of daylight-style bulbs but these will do. Where to buy I found a few locations where they are sold. You can

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How to care for a recently Neutered or spayed cat

Proper caring for pets should also include spaying or neutering your bet. Bet it’s a dog or a cat. Today’s post will focus on cats. But many of these tips can be used for dogs as well. Neutering and spaying is very important not only for your pet’s health but it can also reduce the risk of unwanted pets.

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Thanks, peekage app

I was able to claim a free sample product thanks to Peekage app recently. I selected some Hartz Delectables for senior cats. my cats have tried a few delectable treats in the past. This is the first time we’ve tried a senior formulate for Sophie. She’ll be 16 in July. She’s always been a bit of a picky eater when

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Do Copper fit Compression socks really work?

I happened to see some compression socks the last time I was out at the pharmacy. I figured I’d give them a try. I had tried a pair a few years ago and liked them but they were a bit hot and a bit too tight for me. I bought the Copper Fit Energy compressions socks.

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Remember Law enforcement doesn’t make charity calls

I had another call from the National Police and Troopers Association today. This time it was from a California area code. Please remember that many Law Enforcement agencies don’t call asking for donations. You can always contact your local police or sheriff’s department and ask about these types of calls.

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Thanks Soap Box and Try it sampling

I had a new skincare product arrive in the mail today. It was from Try It Sampling and a brand named SoapBox. This is a new brand for me. This is a watermelon & ceramides body lotion. It’s very light and absorbs quickly into the skin. I like that it has a light watermelon scent. Where to buy I didn’t

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Thanks Try it sampling and SkullCandy

I was able to test a free sample product thanks to Try It Sampling. The product arrived today. I was able to select SkullCandy Sesh ANC earbuds. So far the earbuds were easy to set up and charge. The charging case has a charging light. The sound quality is good and can be a bit loud if you have it

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Is degree Ultra Clear dry spray worth it?

I was sent a free product from Top Box Circle in late January. The product was from Degree. It was the UltraClear Black+White dry spray deodorant. I’ve tried a few of Degree’s dry spray deodorants so I was interested in seeing how well this one worked.

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Thanks for the new Dove product Top box circle

I had a new box arrive today thanks to Topbox. I was selected to try another product by Dove. I was sent the Dove Beauty Brown Sugar & Coconut Butter Exfoliating Body Polish. This is a new body polish for me. I tried a similar one a while back and loved it. When you open the jar you can smell

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Thanks, Dove and TopBox circle

Top box circle sent me a new sample to test. I was sent a Dove Body Love Dry-Cracked Replenish Beauty Bar. This is a new Dove product for me. I used the bar and it’s very easy to lather and leaves a light hydrating layer on your skin. it rinses well and didn’t make my skin feel dry or tight.

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Feral kittens and cats are a breed all their own

I’ve owned my fair share of feral cats over the years. Currently, to date all the cats we have are ferals. We either found them (such as in Sophie’s case). Or they have been born in my backyard. For the exception of Dylan, Teddy, and Sam they were found by my neighbor next door.

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Amazon scam texts are back

I had a rather authentic-looking text today. Scam texts aren’t anything new these days. But I will point out that this one did look a bit more legit than a typical scam text. This text claimed to be from Amazon and was sending out an OTP (One-time password or code). Of course, when I saw the text message I could

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Paramount plus has lots to offer

Paramount plus has a lot offer this February. Not only are they streaming the Grammy’s you can watch many sporting events as well. They also offer a wide variety of movies and original programming too. You can watch shows like 1883 and now 1923. Or Criminal Minds Evolution You can start your free 7-day free trial by visiting the link

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Thanks, Top Box and Degree

I was selected by Top Box Circle to test a new product by Degree. I was sent a Degree Invisible dry spray deodorant. This was the pure fresh scent. I tried it today and it works well. I liked that the push button has a lock option. It’s easy to use and didn’t leave any stains on my clothing. You

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Thanks Bare Minerals and Bzzagent

I was recently selected to try a new BareMinerals product. Thanks to Bzzagent and the brand for the complementary product and testing opportunity. I was sent the BareMinerals AGELESS 10% PHYTO PROCOLLAGEN FIRMING ANTI-AGE CREAM This cream can be used morning and evening. You can visit the link above for more info and the pricing of the product. you can

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I tried two new L’Oreal Revitalift products here are the results

I recently was selected to trial a few new skincare products thanks to Bazzagent. I was sent two new L’Oreal Revitalift products. I was sent a dark spot correcting serum and a Broad spectrum SPF. I was sent two full-size products. Both are new additions to L’Oreal’s Revitalift collection. These are part of the Revitalift Derm Intensive line.

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Thanks Garnier and Bzzagent

I was recently selected by Bzzagent to try 3 Garnier Fructis products. Well, the products arrived today. Product info I was sent the following products: GARNIER FRUCTIS Pure Moisture Shampoo, Pure Moisture Conditioner, and Pure Moisture 10-in-1 Leave-In Spray. Shampoo info Pure Moisture Shampoo is silicone free. It can be found at a few retailers but you can check out

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National Police and Trooper Association call may be a scam

I’ve had a few calls on my cellphone from a number listed as National Police and Trooper Association. I found this a bit suspicious because as far as I know, many law enforcement agencies don’t ask for donations. I had a call today from the same association but they didn’t leave a message.

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Thanks, Hero skin squad

I was selected for a free sample product thanks to Hero Comstiecs hero skin squad community. I was sent the newest Rescue Retinol product. This is a final step night cream. It’s formulated with encapsulated retinol and Hero Cosmetics Rescue balm to help with acne marks. You will need to use SPF during the day when using this product. Rescue

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Looking for litter genie refills? here are some suggestions

Let’s face it no one ever said having a pet would be low-cost. That being said I found that buying a Litter Genie would be more cost-effective than having to use a ton of small bags every time I cleaned out the litter box. When we were a one-cat household with just Sophie it wasn’t that bag. But once we

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Please don’t do these things when you grocery shop

I don’t mind grocery shopping but lately, I’ve noticed a lot of things that seem to work my nerves. Maybe it’s just me and the fact that I’m getting older but I like to get in and out of a grocery store as quickly as possible. I have a few pet peeves when it comes to fellow grocery shoppers I’ve

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The hardship loan calls are happening again

I had the hardship loan phone call again this week. It seems that 2023 is still the year for this scam. For those of you who it’s a robocall stating you have been approved for a loan up to 37 thousand dollars. Doesn’t that sound odd to anyone else? I thought so too especially since I haven’t applied for any

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I saw an interesting docuseries recently

I saw an interesting docuseries recently that I thought I’d share. This may serve as a cautionary tale for those of you who date online. I had a program on my Showtime watch list for a while but finally got around to watching it. My mom watched it with me. The docuseries is titled Love Fraud.

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It’s a new year but IG DM’s remain the same

It’s 2023 and we are barely into our first week of the year. That being said Instagram direct messages never seem to disappoint. I had an interesting DM interaction recently that left me puzzled and suspicious. I had a feeling the chat would have progressed into a relationship scam before long. I’ll explain a bit more about that later.

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Thanks, Bzzagent, and L’oreal Paris

I was recently selected by Bzzagent to test and sample two L’Oreal Paris products. I was sent the following products: The dark spot serum can be used twice daily and followed up with a moisturizer and SPF during the day application. You can follow up with moisturizer at night. It can also be used on the neck, Decollette, and hands.

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Stream Paramount Plus and Showtime together

Paramount Plus now has a great bundle deal where you can stream their service and Showtime together on the same service. So that means you get the best of both worlds. You can visit the link below for more details. Bundle Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® & stream it all in one place. Plans start at $11.99/mo. Try it FREE! Terms &

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