2024

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Thanks Viemaa tribe

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Thanks to Viemaa USA for this free product. I was gifted a free full-size sample bottle of Leave in some me time (for all hair types). This is the first Viemaa product I’ll be trying. Product info According to the brand’s website the product retails for $30 USD. Product ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride,

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Pal’s favorite products of 2024

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There were a few products I tried this year. I thought I’d share some of my favorites. Skincare I tried a few skincare products this year that I liked. I liked THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan Moisture Blending Cream because it was different. It was a layered cream that you blended. It had a gel-like consistency and was very easy

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Have you tried Up & Up laundry products yet?

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I was recently selected by Shopper Army to try two Target brand up & up laundry products. I was sent a laundry detergent and a fabric conditioner. The products I was selected to test an up & up laundry detergent in the scent of fresh linen and a fabric conditioner in the scent of Spring Breeze. I will admit I

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Featured Chromebooks as low as $129 Save on select Therabody products at Best Buy Save up to 50% on select monitors href=”https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1789703/2344421/10014″>Save up to 40% on select streaming devices Save up to $200 on select Samsung TVs when you recycle a TV. Conditions apply. Save up to $500 on select Dell laptops. Save up to $200 on select Shark floor care

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It’s that time of year again, Check your experation dates

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As the year comes to a close I think it’s best to take stock of our household products. This also means throwing away items that may be expired. Sometimes we might have products and we forget how old they are. Skincare products Many products have a PAO (Product after Opening) symbol on them. They may look like the ones in

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Need to get rid of an old Mattress? Here’s some tips

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I recently had to get rid of some old mattresses that we had. I thought I’d share some tips on how you can do this. Store take backs Many times when you buy a new mattress (set) when your new mattress is delivered you can have the old now hauled away. You can check with the store your purchase your

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Brightown solar lights

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I recently bought some outdoor solar lights. They were perfect for our front yard and for the holidays. They are easy to set up. The product The solar lights are compact and include everything you need in the box. The lights are coiled and include the solar panel and the stake. The solar panel has a power and mode button

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Why did we Love Dexter Morgan?

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Since I’d heard that Parmaount Plus was with Showtime was going to launch an origial Dexter series I’ve been thinking about this quesiton. I think Dexter was a popular show when it was on. I watched it a bit later but I loved it. I read all the books as well. I even bought the last book Dexter Is Dead

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The secret Santa scam is back again

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It appears the Secret Santa scam is back this year. This scam has been going around social media for a few years now. It seems to target Facebook groups from what I’ve read. But it can target any social media platform. The Scam According to the Better Business Bureau, the scam can be simple. Someone can reach out to you

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There’s a new DM to join a staffing agency but it’s a scam

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Every once in a while I have job offers from random accounts. This is nothing new. But I recently had a random DM on Instagram but it was to join a staffing agency. I know many staffing agencies do hire for various businesses. But this was the first time I’d come across this DM, especially on social media. The DM

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Best Buy deals ends 12/8/24

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Best buy has some great deals happening right now. visit the links for full details. Save on select car tech and accessories Save up to $20 on select home telephones Save up to $2,000 on select premium projectors Save on select Pioneer car audio Save on select dash cameras and dash camera accessories Save $100 on LG 48″ class B4

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Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Night Power Bounce Creme (video )

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This product was gifted to me by Estee Lauder and Community x Seen. The Revitalizing Supreme + Night Power Bounce Creme is very hydrating. It can be used morning and night. I found that my face stayed hydrated all night. The cream has a thicker consistency yet blends out well. It warms and absorbs into the skin quickly. I liked

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Black Friday and Cyber monday deals

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Target Black Friday Deal: up to 40% off select LEGO sets (Valid 11/28-11/30) https://goto.target.com/c/480766/2234863/2092 Black Friday Deal! 50% off select beauty gift sets* (Valid 11/28-11/30)   https://goto.target.com/c/480766/2234865/2092 Logitech ends 12/2/24 Paramount Plus (ends 12/4/24) Get the Paramount+ Essential OR Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan for just $2.99/mo. for your first 2 months. Get started! elf ends 12/1/24 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Take

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HP Laser Jet M209d intro

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I was recently able to purchase an HP Laser Jet printer at a discounted price thanks to The Insiders (US). The printer was easy to set up and includes the power cable , toner cartridge and USB cord. Thsi printer does not have wireless connection. The box had some useful info on it. Laser Printer specs Some of the specs

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Ninja and Shark deals

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Ninja Kitchen has a variety of products on sale currently. Please note the end dates. Promo ends 11/23/24 Fake Friday: Get up to 40% off on select products and 15% off on everything else exclusively at Ninjakitchen.com! Use code EARLY15 Fake Friday: Get up to 50% off on select products and 15% off on everything else exclusively at Sharkclean.com! Use

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If you have a business email watch out for this possible UPS scam

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I had a rather interesting email on Monday. The email claimed to be from UPS and included the official logo and looked legit. Granted I noticed a few things that led me to realize it wasn’t from UPS. The email was sent to our Life with Pal email address. The Email The sender The email was sent from the following

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Fetch rewards now has a browser extension

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I”ve shared about the Fetch app in the past. It’s a great way to earn extra points when you shop. You can earn points towards various gift cards. In August I earned 35,000 points by ordering select items from Chewy. That’s the most post I’ve ever earned in one purchase. Fetch offers a variety of points for select stores or

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Gift Guide: Gifts for book lovers

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We all know someone who loves books so I thought I’d share a few gift ideas. Fun gifts There are many fun gifts you can give to help express their love of books. They have socks, signs, and shirts. There are also these cute animal bookshelf earrings. There are also tote bags and gift sets. This gift set offers a

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Paramount Plus deals for Military personel ends 1/1/25

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Paramount plus has two great deals for military personnel. Some exclusions may apply and you will need to verify your military service. Visit the links for full details. Save 50% off You can save 50% off your subscription Military personnel get 50% OFF Paramount+! Stream the NFL on CBS live and so much more. Redeem now! Save 50% off for

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Is Common Courtesy Dead?

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Over the last week or so, I’ve experienced a few things that make me wonder if common courtesy is dead. Now with smartphones, everyone connects with their loved ones at any moment. But I think sometimes they pick the most inopportune ones. The waiting room howls For example last week I was in a room full of people waiting to

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Goodbye Shark Steam Mop (video)

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Well, it appears that after 3 years my Shark SE460 has finally died. I noticed it wasn’t working as well last week. It wasn’t heating up as much but it did steam. I liked the steam mop overall. I used it two to three times a week. It never clogged or leaked. Even with the fact that it had taken

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Gift Guide: Skin care gifts

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We all know someone who loves skincare. So here are a few gift suggestions. Cleansers Derma-E is one of my favorite brands for cleansers. Here is a hydrating cleanser I also love their vitamin C paste cleanser. You can use it as a cleanser and a clay mask. They also have a great Anti-wrinkle cleanser as well. Derma-E also has

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Gift Guide: Craft Gifts

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I think we all know someone who’s a crafter or loves DIY projects. I thought I’d share a list of products they might like. Beads and Jewelry I started collecting beads a while ago for craft ideas. I purchased a few bead boxes I loved. Bingcute Wholesale Briolette Crystal Glass Beads are a nice assortment of colors for bracelets or

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The USPS text scam is back for the holiday season

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Granted USPS text scams have been around for a while. But they tend to crop up more during this time of year. I’ve seen two texts this week. One was sent to me and the other was sent to my mom. The first text message The first text message was sent to my Mom. The message was the typical package

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Thanks Discover 3M and Scotch Brite

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I was able to select a free sample product from Discover 3M recently. It arrived in the mail today. I was sent a free sample Scotch Brite Merry+Brite Heavy Duty scrub sponge. It’s in a festive tree shape. It offers a scrub top with a pliable sponge base. Where to buy You can read all about it from Scotch Brite.

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Gift guide: Tech gifts

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It’s that time of year again when I share some gift ideas that might interest you. I thought I’d start with tech gifts first. Tech gifts don’t have to break the bank. They can be simple gifts or useful gifts. Tech accessories I don’t know about you but I’m always up to having an extra USB cable or wall plug.

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use these tips to spot scam emails

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I thought I’d share a few tips that can help you spot scam emails. Being that the Holidays will be upon us soon many scammers are taking advantage of this. This means many content creators may be sent emails that claim to be from big brands. I’ve shared about these in the past. You can check out those posts below.

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Don’t forget to keep your pets safe for Halloween

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Since Halloween is on Thursday I thought I’d post a reminder about keeping pets safe. Many candies are toxic to pets Several foods are toxic to pets. But the ones that come to mind are the following: Chocolate Chocolate can make a dog or cat gravely ill. Depending on the size of the pet and the amount ingested it can

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It’s National Black cat day

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Today October 27th is National Black Cat Day. Smokey wanted to take some time out to say hello. He also wanted to keep his late brother Shadow’s legacy alive by sharing about black cats. A note from Smokey Hi, I’m Smokey. I’m a year and one month old. V and her family saved me and my litter mates in October

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Join Thayers Slayers ambassador Community

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Did you know that Thayers has an ambassador community? This is a new community you can join for free. They have possible free product offers but they do ask for social media content. I recently was able to claim a free bottle of Rose Petal Toner. https://www.thayersambassadors.odore.com/landing/1

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DIY: Make your own Stencils

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Did you know you can make your own stencils? It’s pretty easy to do and cost-effective. You can cut them by hand if you don’t have a Cricut or another cutting machine. It’s a great way to upcycle materials. You can make them out of heavy cardboard or cardstock. I used a plastic food container. What you’ll need You can

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Why are so many people announcing their leaving social apps?

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I’ve noticed an odd trend lately via social media and community apps. I’ve noticed people posting/announcing they will be leaving the app. Why is this a thing? Why do other users or strangers need to know? Or even care why this user is leaving. Are these announcements a jab at the app? I always wonder if people who share they

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october is black cat awareness month

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October is black cat awareness month. I’ve owned two black cats in the last few years. We had the late great Shadow and now we have Smokey. I don’t get why black cats have such a stigma to them. They are like other cats they can be crazy or goofy. They are loving Yes, there may be that odd black

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5 ways to spot a scam email

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I’ve been seeing a lot of scam emails lately and I figured I’d share these 5 tips on how to spot a scam. 1. Email addresses Always check the sender’s email address. If the email is from a brand the email should end in @brandname.com For example, our Life with Pal emails are @lifewithpal.com If the email comes from a

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