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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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There seems to be a rise in PR and collaboration scams among content creators lately. Granted this is nothing new I’ve shared many in the last few months. That being shared some of the pr or collaboration scams may be convincing to some. Many seem too got to be true. The email The sender I was sent an email DRUNK
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I recently found a sample offer for Moroccan oil hair oil treatment. I claimed the offer and wait for it to arrive. It earlier this week. I’ve been using it for 3 days at the time of writing this post. The product I was sent a sample size bottle of Moroccanoil Treatment. The bottle is perfect to carry in a
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I was recently invited to join a community thanks to Smiley 360. viemaa tribe is a hair care community. It is similar to Smiley 360 where you can interact with members and fill out surveys. Post social shares too. You may be selected to try free products or sampling opportunities. From what I read viemaa hair care is for all
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I’ve had two emails this week that featured Movavi. The emails were a bit shady because they claimed to be Google Docs that offered a basic letter requesting you to email the PR person to learn more. I’ve never used Movavi. I’ve looked into the video editor but have never interacted with the brand in any way. The email The
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I don’t know what’s happening to plus size fashion lately. As a short plus size woman, I don’t think I need to be wearing loud prints or have endless ruching everywhere. To be honest ruching around my middle makes me look bigger. What’s with the cold shoulder? I don’t know who loves cold shoulder tops but I sure don’t. There’s
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I’ve been rewatching some 90’s shows lately and realized that some shows probably wouldn’t air now. Twin Peaks I’ve been rewatching Twin Peaks on Paramount+ (with Showtime bundle). I’ve noticed that I don’t think Twin Peaks would be shown on network tv now. I know back in the 90’s it was a bit controversial. One of the biggest things I
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I just thought I’d share that October 3rd is World Romance Scam Prevention Day. Let’s face it no one wants to be scammed out of money and be left brokenhearted. So October 3rd is a day to spread awareness about romance scams. I’ve shared over the years how romance scams can be everywhere. Most are thought to begin on dating
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header image provided by Elementor affilate program. It seems that with every new Elementor update they are launching something new for ti’s users. They now have a mailer feature. It’s a plugin you can use to send emails from your site to customers. You can view all the info here. From what I read the site mailer will allow 200
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USPS Informed Delivery has an update you may be interested in. If you aren’t aware of Informed Delivery, you can sign up for a free service from USPS. It allows you to be notified of what mail will be delivered for the day. The update Informed delivery now allows you to receive a text, email or both when a package
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I thought I’d share some of Pal’s top favorite tech items. Bluetooth tech I have a few Bluetooth-enabled items that I love. 1. Earbuds I love the Skullcandy Sesh ANC earbuds. They fit well and are comfortable to use. I like that you can connect them to your phone or computer with ease. The sound quality is great. I’ve used
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Sometes when you try craft projects you hit some snags or maybe the project doesn’t turn out as you’d hoped it would. I’ve had a few of these in the past. Gelli plate t-shirt update I recently posted about the Gelli Plate t-shirt print I tried. Well in theory the design turned out okay. When I wore the shirt the
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Monster has a variety of items you might like. I used a few of their lighting products in the past and loved them. Audio Monster has a variety of products. I didn’t notice they sold so many products. They have earbuds, speakers, and Bluetooth speakers. Monster Blaster speaker comes in 3 colors and doubles as a power bank. DNA Max
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I finally got to use some Gelli Arts gelli plate I bought a while ago. I designed a T-shirt. I apologize for not documenting the complete process. I got so caught up trying the idea and was excited it worked that I forgot. What’s a Gelli plate? A Gelli plate is a pliable sheet that you can use paint or
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I recently started using Capcut. I liked its ease of use. It has some great options for the free and pro version. After a few uses, I opted to pay for the pro version. So far I’m happy with it. I’m still getting use to the interface and the layout but the features that are offered in Pro are great.
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Many retailers offer student discounts. Some are promoted often while others you may have to ask. Student discounts may be often all year round or a protion of the year. Every retailer is different. Some discounts may vary by school age as well. But here are a few suggestions you might find useful. Please note that many retailers require you
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a few months ago i was selected to try a new product from Petivity. Furbuddies selected me to try a Petivity Microbiome Analysis Kit. The product This was my first time trying something from Petivity. I knew they had a smart litterbox because I’d seen the online ads. This was the first time I’d heard of the microbiome analysis kit.
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I recently shared that I was able to select a piar of sleeping shorts from Hanes testing community. Well I got a chance to finally try them out. The product I was able to select a free pair o fHanes Originals Women’s SuperSoft Comfywear Sleep Shorts, 3.25″ . The short shade Frosted Peri. It’s a light blue. The shorts were
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Happy Friday all. I figured I’d take the day off today. We are having a massive heat wave here in Southern California. It was 114 in my area on Thursday. I’m going to the movies and take it easy today. If anyone’s wondering I’m going to see Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Have a great day all.
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I saw something from my friend Laurie from Laurie’s faves on Instagram. She shared that a platform she’s using had brands request raw/unedited User Generated Content (UGC). I won’t mention the platforms because I don’t use them. I’ve mentioned Laurie in a past post you can read that here. But her post got me thinking about this. It also made
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Some key pet or cat essentials are always great to have on hand. Please note these may vary by your pet type and size. Even if I’m suggesting items for cats I will try my best to list the dog version. 1. Carriers There are a variety of pet carriers from backpack styles to soft crates to larger crates. I
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Last week I was the target of a few collaboration scam emails. I had a new scam email featuring Maybelline. The sender The email was sent from a Gmail account. So that’s a red flag. the email was sent from the following address: MAYBELLINE COLLABORATION maybellinebeautyandcosmetics@gmail.com The email The email is typical to others I’ve shared in the past. They
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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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US offer Logitech has a promo starting today. Buy more save more. Get $30 off orders of $120 or $70 off orders of $250Â https://logitech.cfzu.net/9gAM1Y Canada offer Buy One Get One 20% OFF https://logitech.cfzu.net/3e5VqM 20% discount is valid on second item of equal or lesser valueÂ
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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 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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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’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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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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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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Derma-E has a sale happening now. Check out the link for more details. Labor Day Sale | 25% Off + 3 Free Minis with ALL Orders
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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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Student Discount ends 1/29/2025 Paramount Plus has a new deal for students. You can save 25% off Some restrictions or terms may apply. Student ID may be required. Students get 25% OFF Paramount+! Spend your study breaks streaming the NFL on CBS and more. Redeem now!
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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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Belkin has a Labor Day deal happening right now. You can up to 40% off select products. Labor Day Sale! Up to 40% OFF Select Categories with code LABORDAY24 plus FREE Shipping on Orders $50+ at Belkin! Valid 8/20-9/2
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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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Logitech has a back-to-school promo If you spend $179+ (US) or $199 (Canada) you get a free Logi backpack. https://logitech.cfzu.net/9gAM1Y MX Keys S combo for Mac MX anywhere 3S for Mac:
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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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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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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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Derma-e has a great sale happening now. Promo ends 8/17. BOGO 50% Off: Therapeutics, Anti-Acne & Anti-Wrinkle
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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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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The rain barrel I shared with you a few weeks ago has had a price drop. It’s on sale at Home Depot for under $95 USD (price may vary by location). You can visit the link and see what you think.
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It’s International Cat Day. I thought I’d share some fun cat fats. 20% of orange cats are female I’ve learned that 20% of orange cats are female. We had Sophie for 16 years and one month. When I told people she was an orange tabby they would be surprised she was a girl. It was like she was a unicorn.
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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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Belkin has a back-to-school deal happening right now. Buy one product and get one for 30% off. Belkin Affiliates: Buy One, Get One 30% Off Back to School Supplies! Limited Time Only!
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Logitech back-to-school sale is happening now. Visit the link for more info. Back to School Sale: Get $20 off $120 or $50 off $250!
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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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There are a few options for creating a link in bio. Some may be free or require a bit more tech-savvy means. Here are a few ways to create a link in bio. Free options There are several free options out there . These may fit your budget well because they offer limited customization options but can give you a
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I think it’s always nice when brands take the time to comment on the content you create. It doesn’t matter if it’s a photo or an affiliate post. For me, it can be something as simple as “Thanks for sharing.” Is enough. It’s nice to be noticed As content creators, we work so hard to gain engagement with others. It’s
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I created a video sharing about CleanTalk. CleanTalk offers a few different site options such as website security and anti-spam. It works with WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal to mention a few. They recently launched doBoard which is a project managing software. The video was created using Capcut (desktop version)
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Derma-E is having a sale. Sale ends 7/29/2024 Summer Savings! 25% off orders $50+ Summer Savings! 25% off orders $50+ Summer Savings! 30% off orders $75+ Here are a few product suggestions.
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I’ve shared and mentioned about CleanTalk in a few posts over the last year or so. But now I realize CleanTalk goes beyond just anti-spam software. CleanTalk offers site security CleanTalk also offers website security. So far I’ve been happy with it. I’ve shared about it in the post below. The site security offers some great features. You can block
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Now that the weather is warming up I thought I’d share some of Pal’s go-to hydration drinks. I drink a lot of water during the summer but at times you may need a bit more. 1. Coconut water I recently went back to drinking coconut water. I like that it’s light and refreshing. You can buy it from a variety
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Did you know that Rustoleum makes a comfort grip for spray paint cans? You may be asking what a comfort grip is. Well, it’s a trigger spray-style cap you can add to your spray paint cans to use it more comfortably. I had purchased one of these a while ago and didn’t get around to using it until recently. I
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This Week Only! Beauty Squad: Get a FREE Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 with any $25+ purchase.New! Soft Glam Satin Foundation! Hit that sweet spot between full beat and barely there with medium buildable, long-wearing coverage for only $8.NEW! Lash XTNDR Mascara! Take lashes to xtreme lengths with buildable tubing technology. Only $7!
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Logitech has a back-to-school sale happening. :Â Get $20 off orders of $120 or more, or $50 off orders of $250 or more, plus a free Desk Mat Use Code: Â BTSVIP2024 logitech.cfzu.net/9gAM1Y sale ends July 21st, 2024.
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I’ve tried a few different flavored waters lately. I don’t usually drink sparkling or carbonated water much but when I get the chance to I figure they are worth trying. 1. Aura Bora I recently tried this brand of sparkling water. Thanks to Social Nature and the brand. I tried the Ginger and Meyer lemon water. I’ll give it to
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It looks like the Illuminati scam is back again.I shared about this possible scam back in 2020. I was contacted about joining on Instagram via DM. The email The sender The email was sent from Adrian Hutupasu from the following email address: adrian.hutupasu@rastechnic.aero Oddly enough the email didn’t have the TO field filled in. Yet it landed in my inbox.
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