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I was selected to try a free sample product on behalf of 08 Liter USA. This Derma:B lotion is lightweight and absorbs quickly. It didn’t leave my hands feeling oily or greasy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanessa A. (@nessa6297) You can learn more by visiting the link provided. I found the product via Amazon. It […]
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I happened to see a post about HEX PERFORMANCE laundry detergent via social media recently. Being that I like samples and I’m always willing to try a new laundry detergent I requested one. The samples arrived quickly and were a nice size pouch. HEX PERFORMANCE states it’s for activewear.
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Note/disclaimer: As always I try my best to keep my posts as authentic as possible. This post is not any different. Just an FYI I do post a photo of the boob mask applied to my boobs. I make no excuses for my body. It is what it is. I was able to select a free Holler and Glow product
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Back in October Preendotme had a giveaway via their Instagram feed. I entered like i usually do. Well to my surprise I won. I was notified back in late November. I didn’t know if we were all going to win the same prize since it stated there would be 30 winners and one grand prize winner. I filled out the
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Update 12/7/2020: You can also visit their website to learn more. https://www.gratsy.com/ Intro: 0:00 how to request a box/ snack box overview: 0:05 more info: 0:42 I was recently selected for a free sample box from Gratsy. Gratsy is a program that sends out snack sample boxes. I’ve known about Gratsy since 2019. But this was my first box. The
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I was sent an Olly Ultra Softgels Sleep formula 60 ct bottle on behalf of the Popsugar Dabble community. I had forgotten about this request. I was also surprised I was sent a full-size product. I was expecting a sample pack. https://www.instagram.com/p/CITs4sCJAF2 The product contains melatonin, Chamomile, Passionflower & Lemon Balm to name a few. You can take 1 soft gel
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I was selected by 08 L USA to try these AvaJar whitening yellow LED cream mask. The sheet masks are sold in a pack of 5. The cream masks state to provide high moisture care, skin vitalization along with offer whitening and improve your complexion. You can wear the mask for 20 to 30 minutes. The box retails via Amazon
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Intro Image source pixabay.com intro: 0:00 application process: 0:26 more info/Price: 2:30 Price: $49.99 USD NOTE: This video does contain two screenshots that are from Lancome’s website. I was selected to test the Lancôme Cils Booster Lash Revitalizing Serum on behalf of Bzzagent. The lash serum is stated to fortify your lashes. It may also help repair them as well.
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Intro: 0:00 more info: 0:25 price: 4:03 $18.99 USD I was able to select a free product to test on behalf of Try It sampling. Mele Skincare is a new brand to me. they feature products that work well with Melanin rich skin tones. DEW THE MOST Sheer Moisturizer has SPF 30, vitamin B5 and Vitamin E. It offers sheer
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I was able to review a product on behalf of Try It Sampling recently. I was sent a free Tub Shroom drain protector. I was able to select the Chrome Edition of the product. Tub Shroom is a drain protector that catches hair which helps avoid clogs. I thought this would be a great thing to try.
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Intro: 0:00 more info: 0:25 price: 4:03 $18.99 USD I was able to select a free product to test on behalf of Try It sampling. Mele Skincare is a new brand to me. they feature products that work well with Melanin rich skin tones. DEW THE MOST Sheer Moisturizer has SPF 30, vitamin B5 and Vitamin E. It offers sheer
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I had a nice surprise today. I was selected to join Taste Makers Swag bag VIP program. I had signed up for the program a few weeks back. The Swag bag program is open to those who have 1K to 2K(minimum) followers on social media. You will need to share the products that you receive and follow any instructions. You
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I was sent my first SPIRITÚ VIP PRODUCT PROGRAM product sample to review. I was sent the Dove Nutritive Solutions Intense Repair set. I found that the products are sold at many locations. I found the set at Target for around $6 USD. Thanks to Spiritu and Dove for the free samples. You can learn more by visiting the links
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Thanks to Try It Sampling and Chosen foods for this reviewing opportunity and free product sample. The bottle retails at Amazon for around $11. It’s also sold at Walmart for around $5.
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Earlier today I was sent a package from Home Tester Club. I was selected to try a sterilizing travel bag. The bag used UV LED light. It can help sterilize small items such as cell phones and keys. The IonUV Sani Case UV Light Sterilizing Travel Bag is a nice size and includes a built in USB cable and a
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I was recently able to test and review a skincare product thanks to Octoly. I was able to select a product from Skinfix. I’d never heard of the brand and thought it would be a great introduction product. I was able to test the Barrier + Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream. The product SkinFix Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream is stated to help
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Intro: 0:00 testing: 0:25 more info: 2:40 Price: 8:38 $39.50 USD I was selected to review a free product on behalf of Bzzagent. I’d never tried It Cosmetics so I was excited to see how well the product worked for my skin type. Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare is a foundation with added skincare. It includes vitamin E,
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I was able to select a new Degree product thanks to Try It Sampling. Well as we know deodorants are always something worth trying. This one caught my attention because it was aluminum free. Being trying to find more green products I figured this was worth testing.
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intro: 0:00 more info: 0:46 Price: 3:08 ($25.20 USD) overall i liked the Atopalm Intensive Moisturizing Cream. It was thick yet it absorbed well into the skin. I liked that it didn’t leave my face looking greasy or shiny. It hydrated and softened my dry skin. I think i liked it better for my body as opposed to on my
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Nourish Organic is a brand that is new to me. I learned about them thanks to Social Nature. I was selected to try a free product for reviewing purposes. Overall the product did a great job of keeping my face hydrated and nourished.
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I was recently selected to test a bottle of Refresh eye drops thanks to Home Tester Club. I’ve used Refresh drops in the past but this one seems to be new.
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Back in September, I was selected to try a new Lancôme product thanks to Bzzagent. This would be a 4-week test to see how the product worked for me. I was excited because I hadn’t tried a Lancôme lash product before. So I was curious sot see how well it worked for me.
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I posted a new product I was sent from Home Tester club earlier today. Well I found out a bit more about the product. The Refresh digital eye drops are sold at a few retailers. The drops are stated to help relieve and sooth dry eyes. I tried them earlier and didn’t have any adverse reactions. My eye did feel
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I share a post on Instagram earlier today about the RX bar that i tried thanks to Sampler. RX bars can be found at a variety of stores. Target sells them. This was the chocolate chip flavor. The box retails for around $5 USD. RX sells a variety of flavors. Amazon also sells them as well.
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Intro: 0:00 my user experience: 0:26 price: 5:44 $28.99 USD The REGENERIST ULTRA RICH MOISTURIZER is fragrance-free. I was sent a free sample product on behalf of Pinchme and Olay. I tested the product and wasn’t too impressed by it. The moisturizer is thick so a small amount goes a long way. But for me, i felt it was lacking
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I shared this post a few hours ago on Instagram. The Noma 25 LED holiday lights are 16ft 7 inches long (according to the box.) They have a standard plug and an add on plug on either end. The lights are purple, red, white(clear), green and blue. The also have a clip on them as well. Thanks to Try it
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I was recently selected to try a free sample product on behalf of Home Tester Club and the brand Kathy Kaye Foods. I wasn’t familiar with this brand but I’m always open to trying new foods. The package arrived last week and I was eager to test it out.
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Yesterday I shared I was sent a box from Sampler. The free samples included an Air Wick essential mist diffuser, a pack of Finish Jet Dry dishwashing detergent, and a coupon for Violife vegan cheese. I thought I’d share the links to these products. The Air wick diffuser seems to range in price by retailer. I found it at Target
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I shared this post a few minutes ago via Instagram. I applied the product and found that it melts into the skin. it also applies clear. It does have a light citrus scent yet it also smells of lemon grass. This seems to be a new product from Degree. So I couldn’t find any retailers that are selling it yet.
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Intro: 0:00 cleansing wash: 0:15 blemish control serum: 0:55 rebalancing cream: 1:15 price: 5:23 $24.99USD I was recently gifted this set along with another product on behalf of Derma-E for reviewing and testing purposes. The set includes everything you need to treat acne. It includes the following Acne deep pore cleansing wash acne blemish control treatment serum acne rebalancing cream
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I just posted this photo a few minutes ago via Instagram. I was selected to review a free pack of Kathy Kaye Foods popcorn balls on behalf of Home Tester Club. I’ve never tried this brand before so I’m eager to see what they are like. Thanks to Home Tester Club and the brand for the free product and testing
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I recently came across a free sample offer for AVEDA hair care. I think it was via Instagram. Either way you know me I can’t pass up a free sample so I requested it. I’d never tried a product by this brand so I was interested in see how well it worked. The samples arrived the other day. They are
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I shared this post a few hours ago via Instagram. I was able to select this product thanks to Try It Sampling community. This can of latex recycled paint is a new brand to me. The shade I was sent was Summer which is a yellow. I was happy that the quart can arrived with little damage. A bit of
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I just shared this post a few minutes ago via Instagram. This Mele skin care product retails for $23.99 USD at Target. You can visit the link for more information. Thanks to Try it sampling for this product and reviewing opportunity.
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header image provided by Pixabay I happened to see an email from Betabound earlier today. It seems they have now partnered with VIZIO. The beta testing community is run by VIZIO. You will need to create an account and fill out any accompanying information. As with any community of this type I don’t know if and when testing opportunities will
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BEAUTREE Blemish Calming Treatment Pads are a nice change of pace for my skincare routine. They are a Korean beauty brand. I was selected to test and review a free product on behalf of 08L USA and the brand. i liked that the treatment pads come in a 60 count jar.
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I shared about Derma-E Vitamin C Renewing moisturizer a while back. You can check out the original post here. Overall i liked the product. It kept my skin hydrated and did help improve the appearance of my skin.
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I just posted this a few minutes ago. Thanks to Try It Sampling and the brand for this reviewing and testing opportunity. This Mele skincare line is available at Target. The DEW THE MOST moisturizer has SPF 30 and includes vitamins B3 and E. I liked that it offers a pump top for easy dispensing. The tube is 1 Fl
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Intro/TV set up: 0:00 Video showing TV features: 1:43 More TV info: 4:22 Amazon prime streaming info: 6:43 Price: 8:39 $248.00 (USD) I was able to review a sample product on behalf of Phillips and Try It Sampling. The TV is very nice. It’s easy to use and provided a number of apps. The TV includes google voice assist built
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A few weeks ago i had an email from Sample Source sharing that i would be sent some free samples. As we know I love free samples so I couldn’t wait to see what they were. I saw in the email that they would be a Snuggle laundry product or in this case products. I don’t usually use fabric softeners
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I just shared this image a few minutes ago via Instagram. I was selected by Bzzagent to try a complimentary sample of CILS BOOSTER LASH REVITALIZING SERUM. This seems to be a new product from Lancome. It seems to be a serum that helps fortify and strengthen lashes. It can be applied twice daily. You can learn more by visiting
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Toshiba 32 inch Fire TV intro:0:00 TV screen video: 0:33 Price:6:46 I purchased this tv in 2019. Overall the TV works well and has a large variety of options for viewing. Fire TV’s may have a bit of a learning curve to them. It may vary by brand but this TV has a voice-assisted remote so you can search for
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I was able to request a sample of this product thanks to Persil. Well I had tried the laundry detergent and discs in the past. I liked both products. I was interested in trying this new Oxi power disc to see what the difference was.
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Intro: 0:00 Price : 4:06 I was selected to review this product on behalf of Home Tester Club. The product works well. I will admit mine was damaged during shipping so one of the connectors was bent. Even with that, I was able to connect it to a tv. The box includes the following (source Walmart.com) Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Amplifier, 1
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header image provided by Pixabay I forgot to share this earlier this week. I found out that SONOS has a beta testing program. You can learn more by visiting the links below. I will say that I’m not sure if and when testing or offers will begin. I found out about the program thanks to BetaBound. As with any type
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I was able to request a sample of a Dove dry spray deodorant recently. I’d tried another brand’s dry deodorant in the past and I liked it. It’s convenient and doesn’t leave white marks on your clothes. It also works well right now for the summer months. This dove sample states that it can help keep you dry for up
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intro: 0:00 betabound: 2:41 Other suggestions: 4:03 Product reviewing and testing may go hand in hand at times. Yet there are some ways you may be able to test products without having to write reviews. Again I’m not an expert but here are a few tips. You can join a beta testing group. I‘m a part of Beta Bound https://my.betabound.com/r/?b5783838f…
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intro: 0:00 price:3:12 I was selected to review this product on behalf of Seventh Generation Good community. I’ve tried a few natural deodorants in the past. This one is nice because it doesn’t leave white marks and is opaque in color. It also doesn’t have aluminum and other synthetic scents. So far it works okay. Like with many natural products
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Pinchme recently notified me that I qualified for a free sample product. So I checked it out. Well I was able to select the Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer. I figured it was worth a try. I couldn’t beat free. The product arrived at the end July. Being that I had tried Olay skincare in the past for me it
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I was sent some bonus samples from Sampler.io recently. I was happy to try the Persil Pro Clean Discs. I’ve tried them in the past and loved them. I like that they are easy to use and cut down on waste. I also don’t have to hassle with measuring laundry detergent. The discs are a nice size and very colorful.
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I shared this earlier on Instagram. I was selected to test a product on behalf of 08L and SOOMLAB. I was sent a pack of 10 individually packed face masks. The masks are paper but they have what SOOMLAB called a Nano filter. The masks are comfortable and have very nice size earloops. They are comfortable. The masks have a
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thumbnail image source pixabay.com intro: 0:00 tips getting started: 1:10 it’s okay to not like something: 2:16 write as if they were a friend: 3:19 final points: 4:34 Reviewing Tools: 5:09 I thought I’d share some key points on how to write a product review. I know not everyone knows where to start or how to add detail. Some key
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Last October (2019) I was able to sample a free Tiller Hatch pressure cooker meal. Overall the meal was easy to make and very flavorful. I have an older model pressure cooker so I had ot make do with estimating the cooking time. But this would make a great meal for a weekday or weekend. If you have a pressure
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I posted this via Instagram a few hours ago. Thanks to Home Tester Club and Neutrogena for this product and reviewing opportunity. Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum retails for $23.99 USD. You can find more info on the product by visiting the link below. https://www.neutrogena.com/products/neutrogena-hydro-boost-hyaluronic-acid-serum/6811356.html?cgid=whats-new-new#start=1
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https://youtu.be/Fd_s7dCoOHg This was a product I was able to review thanks to Try It Sampling in 2019. This blender is a commercial-grade blender. It includes a digital keypad, a large blender jar, a vacuum seal lid, and an arm attached to the base. It also includes a regular blender lid, plunger. It has 10-speed settings. There are is also a
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header image provided by Pixabay Intro: 0:00 Free Editors: 2:45 Paid Editors: 5:38 photo compressor io: 7:24 Since last week I shared about backgrounds and lighting I thought this week I’d talk about photos. Granted I am not the best photographer but if you will be sharing photos for product reviews you should know a few easy tips and tricks.
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intro: 0:00 product info: 1:38 price:8:01 I was selected to test a pair of SEVIZ headphones on behalf of 08L USA. The headphones are very nice. They are lightweight and comfortable. They can be used with an aux cable or with Bluetooth. I was able to connect them to my phone using both the 3.5 mm aux cable along with
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These also arrived in the mail today. The Monster Digit 3D light set add on pack includes a set of 2 lights you can add to your existing Monster Digit light set. The box includes 2 lights, three USB connectors, two sticky strips for attaching the lights to the wall. It also includes a quick start guide and a design
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So i thought i’d share this product with all of you. It arrived yesterday I was able to request it via Try It Sampling. The Alpine Industries Outdoor/indoor trash can is a unique design. It’s compact yet sturdy. It has a domed lid with an ashtray on top. They also have another version without the ashtray. The product size is
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header image provided by Pixabay I know that writing a product review can be a bit stressful for some people. At other times you may just not have an idea of where to start. I’ve been product reviewing for a number of years. Nearly 16 years of reviewing on my own. I’ve been writing reviews for my blog for 7
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Intro: 00:00 Flatlay backgrounds intro: 2:30 Cloth: 2:52 Craft paper: 4:23 cutting mats: 5:54 shelf paper: 7:26 Hanging backgrounds intro: 8:24 curtain: 9:33 sheet: 10:02 Final thoughts: 11:09 I thought I’d finish off this week’s theme by talking about backgrounds for photos or videos. Backgrounds are something that can help or possibly hinder a photo or video. You can use
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Intro: 00:00 natural lighting: 1:18 desk lamp light: 2:41 floor lamp light: 4:06 softbox light: 5:22 final thoughts: 6:23 I thought I’d keep the lighting theme going this week. As we know lighting is essential for videos and photos. So I thought I’d give you all some tips about lighting options. Lighting doesn’t have to break the bank you can
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I thought I’d give you all my final thoughts on the Cogate Optic What renewal toothpaste I shared a few weeks back. I can truly say this product exceeded my expectations. I’d used the optic white brand in the past and wasn’t too impressed. But this one was very different.
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image source by Pixabay thumbnail image source Pixabay.com This isn’t a new topic I’ve shared about this before but I thought I’d give you all some tips. I know once people begin to review products they may have emails from sellers. The thing is you don’t always have to agree to reviews. You can kindly decline and only opt for
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I thought I’d give you all my final thoughts on the Native whitening toothpaste I tried a few weeks back. You can see the original post below. I was able to test this product thanks to Try It sampling. You can learn more about them here.
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Thumbnail image source pixabay.com I thought I’d share a few more websites that have products for reviewing and testing. These sites may be by selection only. What that means is you may be asked to take a survey or fill out a questionnaire. As I mentioned in last week’s video you will need to read all of the info before
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This product was another free sample on behalf of the brand and Bzzagent. Dagbbly seems to be a new brand. They have these gummies along with another product. Sunny Offense +Anti-Aging is stated to help your skin from the inside out. It contains Vitamins, C, E, and melon extract. The gummies are gelatin-free, made from real fruit, vegan, and have
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I had a product arrive today thanks to Try It sampling. The Glass Warehouse 28×20 miiror is a nice size. It includes hanging clips and the necessary anchors and screws. You can learn more by visiting the links provided. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “rasp02-20”; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”; amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”; amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”; amzn_assoc_region = “US”; amzn_assoc_design = “enhanced_links”; amzn_assoc_asins = “B08249M4J4”;
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thumbnail image source by Pixabay I share a few sites that offer products for testing and review. You can visit the links provided for more info. Some sites may offer products at a discounted fee or for free. Each site varies and you will need to read the terms fully before applying. Some sites may also have other requirements as
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This Scotch Brite 50% sticker large surface cleaning roller was sent to me for testing purposes. This product is great for anyone who is a pet owner. It can clean a large surface in no time flat. Depending on the surface you may have to pass the area twice. But for me, it works great for cat hair. I used
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