August 2024

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Hero Cosmetics Force Shield SPF: Great coverage with a dewy finish

Thanks to Hero Skin Squad, I was selected to try a free product. I was selected to try a full-size Hero Cosmetics Force Shield SPF 30 sample. The Product Hero Cosmetics Force Shield SuperLight Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is sold in a tube with a pump top. It’s sold in a small (travel size) and the 1.69 fl oz. This […]

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Join Starbucks Coffee at Home Community for possible free samples

I just learned that Starbucks has a coffee-at-home community. It’s similar to Smiley 360 and other communities. They have social posts and ways to interact with other users. You may even participate in a free sampling opportunity. To learn more visit the link below. http://h3.sml360.com/-/52klx

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Thanks for the Shorts Hanes

Thanks to Hanes and Hanes brand testing community (currently closed to new members.) I was able to select a free pair of shorts for review. The shorts are Hanes Originals Women’s SuperSoft Comfywear Sleep Shorts, 3.25″ (source hanes.com) The shorts arrived today. I was a bit unsure if they would fit but to my surprise they did. These were a

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AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 Cream: hydration with a protective layer

A few weeks ago I was able to claim a free sample from Send Me a Sample. It was a small skincare product. The brand was Aestura. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but figured the sample wouldbe worth trying. The sample I was sent the AESTURA ATOBARRIER 365 Cream. It was a smalle travel size tube 0.33 fl oz.

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There is a new Collab scam featuring Kopari Skincare

There’s a new collab scam going around. This one is featuring the skincare brand Kopari. I knew it was a scam because it was from a Gmail account. I still reached out to the brand. They replied quickly and confirmed it was a scam. These scams are becoming more and more popular. They are offering many of the same collab

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Scammers are always working

I recently shared a video about a random DM I was sent on Instagram. The profile stated they had lost their email and their account. Basically, they were asking me to help them recover their Instagram account. I knew this was probably a scam or an attempt to hack into my account. I blocked and reported the profile and comment.

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Community apps have become the new social media

I recently joined the Nextdoor app a few weeks ago. I’ve quickly noticed that it’s basically a newer attempt at a Facebook feed. That being shared I’ve come across a few posts that make me wonder why I even signed up for the app in the first place. There have also been other users who have pointed out the app’s

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The FTC has a new ruling that may affect content creators

It appears the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) passed a new ruling last week. They will be cracking down on fake reviews. From what I understood this will also include AI-created reviews. I assume this may also include fake followers, likes, etc. This ruling is a step in the right direction I don’t know what took the FTC so long to

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There’s a new Collaboration scam Targeting Typology Skincare

Last week i was sent a collaboration email that featured the brand Typology. I wasn’t familiar with the brand so I looked it up. It’s a skincare brand. When I went back to read the email fully it sounded familiar. It was similar to the other scam emails I’ve had in the past. they were offering big payouts for little

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Looking for a new dish wand check out these

I don’t know about you but I’m not a big fan of sponges. I use them for things other than cleaning. Mainly crafts or painting. But I have become a fan of dish wands. I thought I’d share a few that I like and use. Dawn Dawn makes several cleaning supplies. They make a few different types of dish wands

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Update on Jmella Shampoo and Conditioner

Post updated 8/15/2024 to include a video review. The post was originally published on 8/5/2024 A few weeks ago I shared that I had won a prize from an Instagram giveaway. I won Jmella lime and basil shampoo and conditioner. Product update Overall the shampoo and conditioner work well together. I didn’t have any scalp irritation or itching. Since the

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Thanks for the SPF Hero Skin Squad

I was selected to try a free sample product from the Hero Cosmetics Hero Skin Squad community. I was sent a free full-size sample of their SPF. The SPF 30 is made of zinc oxide and is lightweight. It’s white but blends to clear. I applied a bit to the back of my hand (see IG post) and it didn’t

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Pal’s top 10 Red lipsticks

For years I avoided red lipstick because I thought it was too bold. But over the last few years, I’ve come to embrace it. I like that it adds a pop of color. I love the red shade options as well from deep crimson to rose red. Granted everyone’s body chemistry is different so the color may mellow or brighten

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How to set up Elementor Link in bio widget

Did you know that Elementor Pro has a link in bio widget? The widget is easy to set up and can be done in a few minutes. This would be great to add to a landing page, social media links, or your website. How to activate the widget Since this is a new feature with Elementor Pro you will need

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Thanks for the new Mighty Patches Hero Skin Squad

I was recently selected by Hero Cosmetics Hero Skin Squad community to test free product. I was sent a 30-count box of the Mighty Patch Invisible + mini. You can check out my Instagram post about them. I share a comparison between the original Mighty Patch products and the mini. View this post on Instagram A post shared by life

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elementor Link in bio intro (video)

Did you know that Elementor Pro now offers a link in bio widget? The video below shares about the widgets and what they look like. There are 7 widgets in total. They are pre-designed and offer easy customization. I created a Link in bio for our Pal’s links page using the Minimalist widget. The widgets allow you to change color,

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Target weekly promos 8/4 to 8/10/24

New women’s essentials are here. Stock up for school & beyond. Easy meals & snacks for school or work Are you college move-in ready? Find what you still need & get it today with same-day services. Grab last-minute college essentials, right here Just in: men’s Goodfellow & Co™ must-haves from $8. Only at Target.

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