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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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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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Well, it’s election day again. I don’t get political but I would like to say please get out and vote today. I voted earlier last month. The only way we can make a change is to vote. Have a nice day everyone.
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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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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 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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I went to the movies over the weekend and boy was I surprised to see how dead it was. Granted I went before noon. I was surprised to see so few kids at the theater. Maybe I saw a handful of kids with a parent or guardian. Why are movie theaters dying? It makes you think that we can watch
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I happened to be using a gift card recently and noticed that some stores are limiting gift card usage. Why the limits I know gift card theft has been on the rise for years. So maybe that is why so many stores are limiting the gift card usage limits. When I used mine from Target, I had $60 in gift
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I recently purchased a skincare product from Sephora. I opened it and found that the bottle had no product protection. There is no seal on the box or around the bottle lid or neck. Not even a foil seal under the lid. This got me thinking. I knew the product hadn’t been tampered with because it wasn’t an odd color
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Back in March AT&T had a massive data breach. Well since then I’ve noticed an uptick in spam messages to my email account. We’ve even had a few scam mailers as well. The scam emails are thanks for your payment from the fake Paypal, GeekSquad(Best Buy), and Antivirus brands. Keep an eye on the mail We had a letter from
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Happy Earth Day 20224. I thought I’d make a quick list of things you can do today. Don’t forget to recycle Let’s face it recycling is one of the easiest things we can do today if your workplace has a recycling can or collection spot kudos to you. You can also remember to pitch recyclables in a proper bin. Many
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It amazes me that ageism is still alive and well in the beauty community in 2024. I use the term beauty loosely because this can include skincare as well. The community can mean any advertising or user-generated content as well. I’m boggled by the fact that brands still opt to promote youthfulness instead of embracing users of all ages. The
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Update: 2/22/2204: This post has been updated in 2020 and 2024 to update changes to survey site names and to include the latest links. This post was originally posted on 10/11/2019. Header image source Pixabay I don’t know about you but I can always use some extra cash especially as we head into the holiday season. So I thought I’d
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HI All, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. Wishing you all the best for 2024. I can’t wait to share new product reviews and other posts this coming year. May 2024 be prosperous and filled with joy.
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Is it just me or is spelling and or proofreading a thing of the past. I happened to be out the other day at the grocery store and saw something that made me laugh. I’m sorry I didn’t take a picture I forgot. My dad was looking at sun hats and I looked at the sign. The sign read: For
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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Being that it’s a long weekend here in the U.S. I’m going to take Monday off and spend time with my family. I hope everyone has a nice Labor Day. If you don’t celebrate the day have a nice Monday. We have a few posts planned for this week so
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Much like speaker phones, I’ve noticed more and more people having conversations in their cars. I know many newer car models offer integrated Bluetooth capabilities This feature allows you to connect to your phone. This again would give you a hands-free calling experience but it can also be a bit of an awkward situation in public. chat I’ve encountered when
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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 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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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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I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New year. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. May 2022 bring you all your heart’s desires. May it also be a prosperous one for you. Hope you all stay healthy and have a great day. In the coming weeks, I hope to get back into a regular posting schedule and
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. I’ve been a bit busy lately so hopefully, I’ll be back to regular postins soon. I wanted to thank you all for your continued support and for stopping by. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and enjoy
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I’m not ashamed ot admit I’m very accident-prone. i can give myself a paper cut by just opening a letter. That being said I realized that it’s always a good idea to keep a few first aid essentials on hand for when cuts and scrapes happen.
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A quick video post sharing a few gift ideas as well as links to blog posts that may help you find a great gift for the holiday season. Not all gifts have to be expensive. Gift guide links
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I tried Zarbee’s product a few years back and liked it. Well, when I was able to select a free product for review via Try It Sampling I was happy. This was Immune support & Vitamin C supplement. As with many products, this isn’t stated to help cure or prevent any type of illness.
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header image photo of Rocket (2003-20015) Cat’s are interesting pets. I didn’t have one until I was 19. Pal just showed up at my front door. We asked around the neighborhood for a week before we kept him. That being shared it opened a whole new world as a pet owner. I had had dogs growing up so it was
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I don’t know about you but lately, I’ve been having a hard time finding cleaning products. Especially antibacterial ones. So during a recent shopping trip, I had at Target.com I figured I’d order something from method. I’ve used method products in the past. I remember sharing a laundry detergent a few years back. I placed an order for Method Citron
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header image provided by Pixabay I just thought I’d wish you all a very Happy 4th of July. I know this year is a bit different for many of us since COVID-19 is around. We shouldn’t let this dampen our spirits. We can still make the best of it. I think we will all remember 2020 as a rather intense
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header image provided by Pexels Some restrictions or exclusions may apply. Sales or promotions are subject to change. Visit the link for full details. Some sales may be for a limited time only. Also, double-check prices to make sure it is correct. I thought I’d share a few gift ideas since Father’s Day is later this month. I happened to
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header image provided by Pexels As we head into the summer season I thought I’d share a quick post about this HoneyWell fan. I’ve owned it for around a year or so now. I like that it’s compact and can be stored easily. I also like that it is quiet on the lower settings. I like to use an oscillating
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I’m always up for trying a new product. That’s a given. When it comes to deodorant however I’m always on the fence. I’ve shared about a few natural deodorants I’ve tried in the past you can read that post here. Some products I liked others just weren’t for me. Like with most new products you add to your routine your
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I’ve shared about SandCloud in the past. They have an ambassador program where you can earn points via various activities and ordering products. They have made some changes to the program so you can visit the link provided for full details. I like SandCloud because 10%of your purchase goes back to help marine life.
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header image provided by Pexels I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. I hope you all enjoy your day with the mom or motherly figure in your life. This year will certainly give us a way to be creative or have a different way to celebrate. Either way, i hope everyone enjoys their Sunday.
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header image provided by Pixabay It doesn’t matter if you chose to use the word self isolation or quarantine. We can all say that our current times are hard on us. I know some are struggling with being home do to job furloughs. It doesn’t matter if your alone or with others you can still feel the affects of this
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header image provided by Pexels I’m not a great expert on lighting but I thought I’d share this post. These are things I’ve learned over the years. You might not have to break the bank when it comes to improving your lighting for photos or videos.
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header image provided by Pixabay Self-isolation or quarantine (whichever term you prefer. Personally I like self-isolation.) Many cities and states are asking residents to either shelter in place or stay home during this time. Coronavirus or CVID-19 is affecting many. I know being home can get boring. It can also be fun. You can do things you’ve been putting off
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header image provided by Pexels So I have a confession to make. I started seeing a therapist late last year. I think we all have times where we may feel overwhelmed by events in our lives. Mine was just a build-up of things.
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I happened to be out earlier today and found some storage bins at Home Depot. The bins are flexible which is different. They area decent weight plastic and have handles. I think I’ll probably use them when I do paint crafts. I’m not sure yet. They are sold in 2 colors white and gray. I found them for $1.98 on
Header image source https://unsplash.com/ Photo by The Female Company on Unsplash Ladies let’s be honest I think we all wonder what some of our period products may have in them. No matter what type of product you use you still may wonder what chemicals are being placed near or in your body. I think we’ve all seen reports of products having high levels
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I’ve shared about All Free Clear in the past. You can view that blog post here. I like the laundry detergent because it cleans well and it’s free of dyes. I also like that it leaves my blankets and towels soft. They don’t seem to have a film on them or look a bit flattened. For those of you who
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If you’re like me and use various skincare products you may have empty containers. Specifically empty skincare jars. I had a few that I liked the size of so I didn’t feel I should throw them into the recycling bin. Many skincare jars can be made of plastic or glass. The size and weight along with material may give you
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header image provided by Pixabay Well, we’re in a new year and let’s face it sometimes we may be on a tighter budget than usual. This may vary from person to person along with what your holiday expenses might have been. Even if you’re on a general budget at times shopping at a lower-priced store may fit your needs.
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A few hours ago I posted this video via my Instagram profile. I thought I’d say thanks again to the VELCRO® Brand Ambassador community for these great products. I will put them to good use. The box was a surprise. The box included the following products: VELCRO Brand – Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home or
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header image provided by Pexels Since we are a day away from New Year’s eve I thought I add this quick reminder. Don’t forget to clear out any old or expired products. If you’re like me you tend to either hoard them or they just accumulate over time.
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For those of you who may not be familiar with this idea Giving Tuesday is a way to give back. You can give in many ways from monetary donations to giving time to even sharing your own voice on a topic. You can learn more by visiting the link below. https://www.givingtuesday.org/
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Let’s face it sometimes you don’t need to buy someone a large gift for the holidays. Other times you may want to create a gift basket. These may even work for gift exchanges. We all know someone who loves to try new items but may not want to commit to a full-size product either. Small gifts also make great stocking
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header image provided by Pixabay I think we can all admit at times our lives can be very stressful. This seems to be more evident during the holiday season. So I thought I’d share a few gifts that may help you or others relax. The standards I think we can all agree for those who love wine a good or
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This Cordless Shiatsu Massage Pillow with Heat would make a great gift for the upcoming holiday season. It’s easy to move around and charges quickly. You can use it up to 45 mins before charging. The massage pillow has a heat function and auto-reverse. You can use this on your neck, back, legs and calves. The pillow should be used
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header image provided by Pexels Let’s face it no one likes to be caught off guard during the holiday season. There’s nothing more awkward than being given a gift and you don’t have one to give in return. So I thought this post might help with any surprise gifts that may pop up during this holiday season.
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I would like to start off by saying that I was sent this item for free by the manufacture in exchange for my honest opinion. I opened the bottle last night and took a capsule as directed. I can say that I didn’t have any adverse reactions or side effects. I did find that it was easy to swallow. since
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I recently came across a large shower caddy when I was at Target. Since it was on clearance I bought it. I don’t have a lot of storage space in my bathroom for it but I figured I’d find another use for it. I liked that it had a large storage capacity along with some smaller storage slots. I also
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Now that I have a workspace for myself. I was looking for a way to keep organized. I was also looking for hooks that I could use without having to make holes in the wall. You may be asking why? I don’t have drywall in my workspace so I’d basically be putting a nail into insulation so it wouldn’t really
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This lovely tea infusion tumbler is lightweight and double-walled glass. It includes an infuser basket which is stainless steel. You can use the basket to infuse tea or remove it to make a fruit infusion water. The Sacred Lotus Love brand tried to create products that allow you to slow down and enjoy your day. The Tumbler is BPA and
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A few weeks back I shared that I was sent a free sample product from Home Tester Club and Biotene. I don’t suffer from dry mouth often but when I do it’s very annoying. It feels like my mouth is a desert. I was very interested to see what the results of this product would be.
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I posted about this Hisense 200 sq ft 115 Volt Portable Air Conditioner back in May. Original video link https://youtu.be/Ks0M2kII6Po I thought I’d give you all an update. It’s very easy to use and has a great timer feature. It’s easy to roll around and can cool a room in a few minutes. It offers A/C, dry and fan mode.
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header image source pixabay Respecting brands isn’t a new topic. But you’d think it would be common sense. Many people reach out to brands for a variety of reasons. Be it customer support or to try to promote their brand. That being said I’ve noticed a lot of negativity towards brands lately. Maybe it’s just the post I’ve come across
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Header image source Pixabay So last night I was having a chat with one of my friends. I think we all know someone who is an overthinker. This can also include ourselves. That being said even when we try to push a topic out of our mind it’s still there. Believe me as an over-thinker myself I get it. We
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I recently was able to try this newly redesigned Febreze product. Febreze Gain Original Fabric Refresher has an easy to pull the trigger. The spray is wide and covers a decent area of clothing. Like many Fabreze products, it’s stated to help eliminate odors in clothing. I tried it a few times and here are my thoughts on the product.
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I’ve been using dscout for a few weeks now. I originally signed up for an account for a Bullseye Insiders project. I wasn’t selected for it but I kept the app installed anyway. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been apart of two missions that dscout offered.
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Let’s face it we all face chafing no matter what time of year. But I think its more prominent during the summer months. Chafing can happen for many reasons. Your clothing may just rub you the wrong way or if you wear dresses you might have thigh irritation. Well, I was sort of skeptical when I had a MONISTAT sample
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header image source pixabay Lets face it we all like to save money when we can. Over the years I’ve used a few services in ways to try to save money. I have always loved coupons but since everything is becoming more and more digital these days I thought Id share a few of my favorite sources I use to
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Back in June, I posted a photo sharing a finished nail look see header image. Well, I thought I’d share a bit more about the Julep nail polish i used. This was from a mystery box I purchased back in late 2018.
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I think we are all familiar with Habitat for Humanity and the wonderful things the organization does to help others. For years I’d heard about their Restores. Well, I didn’t know we had a local store until a few years ago.
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This 3 pack of BENT RAINBOW METAL STRAW sold by SandCloud is a great alternative to a simple disposable straw. It includes a carrying bag and cleaning brush. They are very eye-catching with the iridescent design. They are sold in in a 3 pack or single straw. You can learn more by visiting the link below. Save 25 % off
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Header image source Pexels.com Now that the weather is warming up in many parts of the country we are faced with the challenge of trying to keep cool. We all know the basics such as oscillating fans and blackout curtains help. Also making sure that you have adequate insulation along with properly sealed windows does too.
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The UYRIE Portable Makeup Toiletry Cosmetic Travel Organizer Bag is a nice large size. It offers a few additons such as a zipper pouch for small items. A plastic pouch for burhes or other iems. The interior of the bag is easy to clean. It has a mesh pocket so you can hold small bottles, makeup etc. It also has
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May 4th is fastly approaching. For those of you who may not know that’s Star Wars day. I like Star Wars That being shared I thought I’d put together a list of gifts that might appeal to the Star Wars lover in your life.
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Relationships have been on my mind lately. This is nothing new but after a recent chat with my friend it really got me to thinking. No matter what type of relationship your dealing with be it romantic, business or personal such as friendship. There are times that you realize your needs may not be met. Or you wonder if there
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header image source Pexels Before I go any further I will admit I tried this at my own risk. I was worried I’d ruin my pillow but I still decided to try it. This was also the second attempt since the first attempt worked fine.So just a fair warning if you try this I can’t guarantee the same results. A
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I took the weekend off and rested. I happened to pick up a few movies from the library on Friday. I thought I’d add them to a suggestion list. All links will be from Amazon. If you’d like to start your 30 -day free trial of Prime click here Movies I happened to pick these two up at my local
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