Derma-E black Friday Promo ends 12/1/2024
Black Friday | 40% off + GWP
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HP Smart App (desktop) Video
I thought I’d share with you on how to install the HP smart app. It’s easy to install and works with various HP printers. You can watch the video below to see a intro to the app.
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HP Laser Jet M209d intro
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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Logitech Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals end 12/2/24
Logitech is having great deals happening now. You can save up to 50% off select items. Visit the link (image) below for full details.
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Derma-E Pre-black friday deals ends 11/28/24
Derma-E has a great pre-black Friday sale. You can also get a free gift with any purchase over $50. visit the link for more details. Black Friday Pre Sale | 40% off + GWP
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If you have a business email watch out for this possible UPS scam
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
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
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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Capcut Black Friday Promo ends 12/1/24
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Paramount Plus deals for Military personel ends 1/1/25
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?
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)
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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Logitech promos
Holidays Promos The above promo ends 12/20/24 20% off $150+ orders Ends 11/20/24 Use Code: LOGIHOLIDAY Find your gifts before the rush | Buy 2 get 3rd FREE https://logitech.cfzu.net/9gAM1Y Ends 11/20/24
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Gift Guide: Skin care gifts
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
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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Belkin early black Friday PRomo ends 12/1/24
Get FREE 2-Day Shipping on Orders Over $75 at Belkin! Valid 11/3-12/2 Only! Early Black Friday Sale! Enjoy up to 35% OFF Sitewide with code BFCM35 plus Free Shipping on Orders $50+ at Belkin! Valid 11/3-12/2 Shop Best Selling Tech Gifts at Belkin! FREE Shipping on Orders $50+
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Thanks Discover 3M and Scotch Brite
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
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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Join Thayers Slayers ambassador Community
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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Join Can Fan community for possible product testing opportunites
I recently joined Can Fan community. They are similar to Smiley 360. The site offers different activies.Basically surveys, and social shares. You may even be offered a product testing opportunity. http://h3.sml360.com/-/53vuy
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save $30 off a level product
Have you heard about Level? If not you are missing it. Level offers two types of smart locks. Unlike the traditional locks that can be an eyesore Level is sleek and stylish. they offer a bolt lock that is easy to install in any deadbolt. Or the Level connect (complete smart lock system). I have the bolt and I love
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Paramount plus deals
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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Come follow us
Post updated to 8/3/2024: To add Threads. I thought I’d create a list of our social media profiles. Yes, they are linked on the site but it will be easy to access them all on one page. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lifewithpalblog/ Instagram: I have two accounts on Instagram our Life with pal account and my own business account. https://www.instagram.com/lwpblog/ https://www.instagram.com/nessa6297/ We also
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Black Friday and Cyber monday deals
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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Ninja and Shark deals
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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It’s election day
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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The USPS text scam is back for the holiday season
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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Happy Halloween
I just thought I’d wish everyone a Happy Halloween. I hope you all have a fun and safe day.
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use these tips to spot scam emails
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
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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Logitech Promo (ad) ends 11/10/24
Logitech has a new promo happening now. Buy 2, get 20% | Buy 3, get 30%| Plus Free backpack on orders over $179 US/ $199 CA BOGO tiers
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Pine litter fail
I was recently gifted a free coupon for an Arm & Hammer product thanks to the Kitty Krew community. The coupon was for a free natural litter product from Arm & Hammer. So I set about searching for the products. This included looking online to see what products were available near me. Well after I finally found a product near
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It’s National Black cat day
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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Logitech deal (ends 10/27/24)
Logitech has a buy one get 30% off a second item happening right now. Visit the link for full details. Some restrictions or exclusions may apply. Shop Early BOGO 30% OFF Other deals International Wellbeing Month deal ends Nov 1st, 2024
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DIY: Make your own Stencils
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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Elf Promos
Affiliate Exclusive! 20% off $45+ with code: ELF20 at elfcosmetics.com! Valid: 10/21-10/27Get 2 free deluxe minis with orders $35+, plus an additional gift with orders $50+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics!Free Shipping on Orders $35+ at elfcosmetics.com! No promo code necessary. US only.
Why are so many people announcing their leaving social apps?
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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Save at Belkin mix & match (promo Ends 11/4/24)
There is a great deal happening right now at Belkin you can save on select products with a buy one get one 30% off offer. Halloween Sale! Buy One, Get One 30% OFF mix and match tech accessories with code SPOOKY30 at Belkin! Valid 10/18-11/4/24
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october is black cat awareness month
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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Shop Apple accesories at belkin (Promo)
Shop Screen Protection for iPhone 16! Get FREE Shipping on Orders $50+ at Belkin! Shop Screen Protection for iPhone 16! Get FREE Shipping on Orders $50+ at Belkin!
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5 ways to spot a scam email
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’s a new scam Pr collab Email featuring Drunk Elephant
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 tired Moroccanoil Hair Oil Treatment and loved it
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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Join viemaa tribe for possible sampling opportunites
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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There’s a new PR collab SCam Targeting Movavi (video editor)
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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What’s happening to plus size fashion?
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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90’s Tv was just different
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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OCT. 3rd is World Romance Scam Prevention Day
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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Elementor has a new mailer feature
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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elf deals (promo)
Limited Time Beauty Squad Exclusive Offer! Get 30% off select products at e.l.f. Cosmetics with Code ELF30Limited Time Affiliate Exclusive! Buy Two Holy Hydration! Items, Get a Stick It To Zits for Free! Use Code ELFSKIN (Now – 9/30/24)e.l.f. x Tinder Collection: Face the first date with this NEW, limited-edition drop!
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USPS Informed delivery has some updates
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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Pal’s top 7 Favorite tech items
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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craft project snags
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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Here are some Monster products you might like
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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DIY craft: Gelli Plate t-shirt
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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save on CapCut Pro
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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Looking for student discounts here’s a few suggestions
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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Petivity Microbiome Analysis Kit
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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Hanes ladies sleep shorts: buttery soft and comfortable
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
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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Should brands be allowed to request unedited/raw UGC content?
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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Pal’s top 4 cat/ pet essentials
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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