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I happened to be checking my email via my hosting provider recently and I found a very interesting possible scam email. It’s very similar to older emails that would catch the reader’s attention and may cause someone to email them back. This would initiate a conversation that would eventually ask for money or some monetary investment. The email The sender […]
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A few weeks ago I was sent a notice of a new campaign/mission from The Insiders. When I read it I was interested. It was for an HP Laser Printer at a discounted price. I will need to post reviews of course. I filled out the survey and ticked off which printers i would be interested in reviewing. I was
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I just joined Nestle goodNess community. I didn’t know it existed. This seems to be similar to many of the other communities I share about Smiley 360, Arm and Hammer Kitty Krew, etc. This is the same premise you have social shares and may be selected to test products. You can learn more by visiting the link below http://h3.sml360.com/-/4y65c
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I was selected by Arm and Hammer Kitty Krew to review a new product. I didn’t even realize I had been selected until the product arrived today. The product is new and it’s Health IQ. It’s a crystal additive you can use with your litter. It changes color to help monitor you cat’s urinary health. Here’s our post from Instagram.
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I’ve tried a new product from Hero Cosmetics. It’s the Glow Balm Radiant Skin Stick. It’s a new skincare product that will help hydrate your face. Thanks to the Hero Cosmetics Hero Skin Squad community, I was selected to try and review the product. the product It’s a stick balm you can use on your face with dry or dull
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In January I had an email from The Insiders sharing about a new campaign. it was for an art supplies brand. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but I did fill out the questionnaire. I’m always up to trying new art supplies and getting new supplies too. I was happy when I had an email letting me know i had
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I was selected to try a deodorant from Tom’s of Maine in January. This deodorant was new to me. I’d tried other Tom’s of Main products, especially deodorant. The product is aluminum-free. To be honest I haven’t had the best results with aluminum-free deodorants. You can check out the post below to find out more. The product This deodorant is
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It appears Hive Mind has updated its site/app. They are now being named 10 K Voices. It appears they will be similar to Dscount and offer a variety of topics or Gigs that you can qualify for to earn extra money. There is a threshold for payouts that seems to be set at $100 USD. Join the 10K Voices community
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Post updated 2/23/2024: to update some focus group names and links. Post updated 2/6/2023 to include a change in the URL for the 2020 panel. It never hurts to try to earn some extra money. So I thought I’d share a few focus groups that might interest some of you. You can visit the links to learn more about each
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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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Bear, Linus, and Smokey had a surprise arrive in the mail today. Fur Buddies had selected us for a free bag of Fancy Feast Kitten dry food. The bag arrived today. It’s a 3 lb bag. The kitten food was in the shape of a disc. Linus ran over to the plate as soon as I poured some. Smokey and
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Misinformation can be seen in a few ways. Misleading content, or information that is skewed to a certain point of view. Or it could just be flat-out lying about the effectiveness or quality of a product. I’m not mentioning political content because that would be a whole other discussion. Health trends Please note I’m not bashing the brand or the
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Rain barrels are a great way to capture and save rainwater for later use. You can use various objects to capture rainwater from buckets to even a trash can. We’ve been doing this for a few years now. I was so happy when I could request a free sample rain barrel thanks to Try It Sampling in late 2023. The
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. I hope you all have a nice day. If you celebrate I hope you get to enjoy your day with loved ones (pets included). If you don’t enjoy your Wednesday. I’m not doing much myself just spending time with my parents and the cats (of course). Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Life with
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I had an interesting DM on Instagram over the weekend. I had someone request I like 10 of their posts because they liked 10 of mine. I was a bit confused and even dumbfounded by this request. I’m all for supporting others but… I’m all for supporting other content creators but when you show up in my DM’s asking for
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The gift of a streaming service keeps on giving. Paramount Plus is a good option. You can also bundle it with Showtime. They offer a variety of original content and classic shows. You can also access many popular CBS programs as well. You can learn more by visiting the link below. https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/480766/1950767/3065
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I had an interesting call today. It was an automated call stating there was an issue with my Google Business listing. The funny thing is that I don’t use Google business listing because Life with Pal doesn’t have a storefront location. The Caller and call The call was from the following number 928-735-3138. Which by the area code is an
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I was contacted recently by a dummy account that claimed to represent a PR agency. I always find these types of Instagram direct messages funny. I know they may be fake or at least a ploy to get you to visit the actual brand. I’m not saying PR agencies don’t reach out to content creators. It’s just the way these
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In January I was selected to test a few Shea Moisture products thanks to Top Box Circle. I shared about Shea Moisture Moisturizing deodorant in a previous post. Well, the following week I was selected to try another deodorant. This one was from Shea Moisture and was the Manuka Honey & Retinol Smoothing product. The product The Manuka Honey &
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Back in January, I was selected to test a new product from Shea Moisture thanks to Top Box Circle. The product happened to be a deodorant. I wasn’t even aware that Shea Moisture made deodorants. When the product arrived I was excited to see how well it worked. The product . This was the Moisturizing formula that has Shea butter
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If you watch NBC, Bravo, USA , E!, Oxygen, SyFy or have a Peacock subscription you may want to join Viewer’s Voice. They offer surveys. These may vary from show feedback to even watching a show and sharing your viewer feedback. You earn points that you can cash in for gift cards. https://panel.viewers-voice.com/community/refer-friend/token/c2dc6308-9df6-4d59-afa4-a0905cedf45a
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Last year I was lucky enough to try the Bic Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencil. I’m not one to use mechanical pencils often. I think the last time I might have used one was maybe in elementary or Middle School. So it’s been years. I liked that the pencil was lightweight and easy to hold. The design has changed from the traditional
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Last year I was looking for a new alarm clock. I don’t use it often but I like to have a clock by my bed so I can see the time. I had one by Sharp that was basic and had larger numbers so I could see it without my glasses. But It was starting to be a bit slow.
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Back in late November, I was looking for a new desk lamp. The desk lamp I’d had for a few years finally died. The power button broke. I started on a search for a lamp. I have several lamps I shared about in the past that are slim LED lamps. I don’t care for those types of lamps for my
Looking for a new desk lamp check out this one from Lepower Continue reading
As a cat owner of over 20 years, I’ve tried several litters. I’ve always gone back to clumping litter. I know it can be messy and dusty but it’s what works best for my cats. I’ve switched brands over the years buying what’s on sale or what has the best odor control. That being said I also try to find
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This post contains cited sources from the following:DMCA.com I use the free service for copyright violations. I have also cited CleanTalk.org anti-spam and security. I also listed an article from Intego I was just browsing my Contact Pal notices and came across a rather familiar scam. It scared me for a second but as I read it I knew it
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Join Esearch for possible product testing opportunities. They also have general surveys as well. You can be paid for these each testing opportunity or survey has the earning listing in the emails that are sent out. They will no be having PayPal as a payout option. You can join for free by visiting the link below. https://www.esearch.com/
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I thought I’d give you all an update on my Tolifo ring light. I’ve had it since 2018. This was a discounted purchase for a review item when I was still using Tomoson.com The original video post I was excited to have a real ring light because it was going to help me with video lighting. I no longer had
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I was selected to try another Shea Moisture product thanks to Top Box. I was sent another Deodorant. This time I was sent the Smoothing Deodorant which has Manuka Honey and Retinol in it. This product also has Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, and Ceramides. This product is stated to help soften dry skin. This deodorant does have aluminum in it.
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I was selected by Hero Cosmetics Skin Squad to try a free sample product. The product that was sent was their new Glow Balm Radiant Skin Stick. This balm glides easily onto the skin. It’s stated to help dull skin by softening it. I tested it on my hand (see IG post) and it did work well. The blam blends
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Back in October, I shared about trying Dove Men+Care deodorant. You can read the original post below. Here’s the update Since my original post, I’ve used the product several times. Being that it’s aluminum-free it may not keep you as dry as you’d like. I get heated easily so I found that when I was sweating it didn’t do anything
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A few sales are happening right now. Visit the links for full info. elf Free Shipping on Orders $35+ at elfcosmetics.com! No promo code necessary. US only.Shop the NEW Camo Liquid Blush at elfcosmetics.com! This new arrival is hot and only $7!Get 2 free deluxe minis with orders $35+, plus an additional gift with orders $50+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics! Valid:
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I came across an Aveda sample ad a while back. I requested the sample which was scalp solutions overnight scalp renewal serum. I’ve always enjoyed Aveda samples and have had good results with them. So I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed by this one. The product This product is a scalp serum. You apply it to dry spots
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I tried a sample of YSL Rouge Voupte Candy Glaze lip gloss a few weeks back. The product was requested from a social media ad. The product The YSL ROUGE VOLUPTÉ CANDY GLAZE LIP GLOSS STICK was new to me. I’d tried a sample of lipstick a few years ago and liked it. This product offers lip-plumping effects with a
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Note: This was my user experience with Bluehost. Everyone’s experience may vary. Late last year after six years of being a Bluehost customer I opted to leave the provider. My decision had been a long time coming. The services were no longer fitting my needs and quite frankly the overall customer experience has declined. Cheaper hosting doesn’t always mean It’s
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It appears Janurary is a good month for me for Top Box samples. Thanks to Top Box and Shea Moisture for this deodorant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanessa A. (@nessa6297) This appears to be a new product for me from Shea Moisture. This is the Moisturizing formula deodorant. It includes Raw Shea butter and Hyaluronic
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I was selected to test a product by Shea Moisture thanks to Top Box. I was sent two full-size products. This hair care is Jamaican Black Castor oil Strengthening & Repair shampoo and conditioner. I tried a sample of these in 2023 and I loved the products. My hair was soft and hydrated. It also didn’t seem to tangle as
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I was able to test a free mattress from Serta back in 2023. Thanks to Try It Sampling and the brand for the experience. I was happy to be claiming a new mattress because my 3-year-old mattress was starting to show signs of wear and tear. I noticed that I was having disruptive sleep. We won’t point out the fact
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Just a quick post to share that we’ve updated our Return & Shipping Policies page.
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In September of 2023, I was able to claim a free mattress thanks to Try It Sampling and Serta. Well, being that I was upgrading my mattress from a full to a queen I needed a new box spring. I did my research and saw that many of the traditional box springs weren’t as durable as they once were. They
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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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It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2023 so I thought I’d recap the year for us here at Life with Pal. Most popular posts We’ve had a few posts gain a lot of attention this year. Of course, some of our older posts are still popular as well. I was featured in a community group I was a featured
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I thought I’d share some of Pal’s favorite products we tried in 2023. We tried a variety of products this year. But here are some of the ones we can say were our favorite. hair care I tried a few different hair care products this year. But these were the ones I can say were my favorites. Shu Uemura I
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I was recently selected to be gifted some items from the Creator’s Studio Rustoleum community. I was thankful for the gifts and excited to see what I’d be sent. Well, the box arrived today. I was sent the following items: You can learn more about Creator’s Studio by visiting the link below. https://creatorsstudio.chaordix.com/ Product info Spray paint Clean primer This
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There are a few great deals happing right now. visit the links for full info. Belkin Get a FREE AirPods Cleaning Kit with Any Audio Purchase at Belkin.com! New Years Sale! Save Up to 30% Sitewide with Code NY24 at Belkin.com! Valid 12/26-1/7 Take 50% Off SoundForm Immerse Noise Cancelling Headphones at Belkin, Save $90! Buy One, Get One 50%
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Back in 2018, I shared about a Sable air mattress. It was great because it was full-size (the box was mislabeled as a twin). It didn’t require a pump because it included a cord for faster inflation. The cord was a standard wall plug. Here’s my original video review. When I originally posted the video I set up the mattress
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Planning on getting a new pet this Holiday season please consider this before rushing out to get one. a new puppy or kitten is great but… A new puppy or kitten is great but boy are they work. You have to train them. Depending on the pet and their age they may take considerable time to train or acclimate to
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I think we all have someone who is hard to shop. If that’s not the case they may have everything or maybe they are reducing clutter in their home. This is when a streaming service may be a great gift. There are so many options out there now from music to TV/movies/original content to even audiobooks or digital books. Consider
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There seems to be a new scam email claiming you’re the winner of a Temu Pallet. Doesn’t that sound a little fishy to anyone else? I’ve had 3 this week alone. This is the first time I’m seeing the emails so I assume it’s a new phishing scam. The senders I’ve had 3 in total over the last week. But
No, you haven’t won a Temu Pallet It’s a scam Continue reading
Since it’s that time of year again I thought I’d share a skincare gift guide. It’s never too late to start a skincare routine. you don’t have to break the bank either. I’ve tried many skincare products over the past few years but here are some of the ones I’ve stuck with. Granted everyone’s results will vary but it’s a
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If you’re a WordPress user like I am you know this is a great time to take advantage of deals happening right now. Here are a few deals that might be for you. Hosting Many hosting providers offer some great discounts during Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Depending on the site and hosting plan you can save hundreds. I recently
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There are a number of deals still being offered this weekend. Visit the links for full info. home items There have been some great deals to be had at various sites that sell home products. Here are a few that might interest you. Ninja Kitchen Ninja Kitchen has a variety of deals right now. Visit the link for the current
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Last week I had a box arrive. I had forgotten about this sample. I was able to select one outdoor item thanks to Try It Sampling. The box arrived late last Friday. I saw what it was because the product name was printed on the box. I was able to claim a free 45-gallon rain barrel. This rain barrel will
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Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. I’m doing fine. If you haven’t been keeping up with our posts I’ll share the news again. I’m currently caring for kittens. They will be 3 weeks old on Wednesday, Oct. 25th. So if you’ve ever cared for young kittens you know how much time it takes. I also have Olive
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Not long ago I came across a Maybelline ad. It allowed you to request a free Super Stay Vinyl lipstick. Well, my sample arrived today. Back in August, I had another shade arrive that was included in a Samper box. It was shade 85 Restless which was a pinkish shade. This is shade 55 Royal. It’s a deep red. When
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If you have a website you know social media posts are key. Finding a way to post them to your website may be a bit tricky depending on your budget and site type. If you run a WordPress site you can add a plugin to share your social posts. This may be great to have for those folks who visit
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I thought I’d make a compilation of a few scam collaboration emails I’ve had over the past week or so. I know these seem silly but it’s worth sharing. So many people are getting into content creation that it’s hard to keep track of what’s real and what’s not. There are always things to consider prior to replying to the
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