Arm & Hammer Health IQ third bottle for testing.

Update on trying Arm & Hammer Health IQ litter additive

In March I shared that the cats were selected to try a new litter additive by Arm & Hammer I had a little bit of the product left so I thought I’d try another test. You can check out my first post to learn more about the product below. Testing the last of the second bottle When I originally tried […]

Update on trying Arm & Hammer Health IQ litter additive Continue reading

red and black shoppping bags on black background. image from unsplash.

Some deals that may interest you

Here are a few deals that might interest you. Derma-E You can save 20% off when you sign up for Derma-E’s newsletter. Ninja Kitchen A Bloom of Deals: Get 10% off accessories exclusively at Ninjakitchen.com! Use code BLOOM10 Shark A Bloom of Deals: Get 10% off accessories exclusively at Sharkclean.com! Use code BLOOM10

Some deals that may interest you Continue reading

elf product samples

Elf deals

Here are a few deals at e.l.f. Just Dropped! NEW! Bronzing Drops- Bronze and nourish skin with our most demanded drop(s) of the year.Get 2 free deluxe minis with orders $35+, plus an additional gift with orders $50+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics!ALL SMIZE for $14 Glowy Skin. The honorable Judge Beauty is presiding, and she's ruling in favor of GLOW.New! Stay

Elf deals Continue reading

life with pal banner 150 by 150 .

Life with Pal’s YouTube channel question

While I was visiting YouTube I found out that Life with Pal is eligible for memberships. This would allow us to offer exclusive content to subscribers for a small fee. I haven’t activated it yet but was looking it over. I can create my own subscription fee and have select options such as member-only live chats or group chats. These

Life with Pal’s YouTube channel question Continue reading

a dog and a cat laying in the grass Photo by Andrew S. Photo source unsplash.

There is a boom in pet health Monitoring products

I’ve noticed a boom in pet-related health monitoring products over the past few years. I think it’s a good thing but sometimes it can be overwhelming as a pet owner. Pet monitoring is growing I’ve noticed that they have more pet monitoring products for cats lately. I know this is good because many times unlike dogs cats are harder to

There is a boom in pet health Monitoring products Continue reading

OdinLake logo. A blue O with the black text Odinlake under it.

Have you heard about Odinlake?

Around two years ago I had an office furniture brand reach out to me. The brand’s name was Odinlake. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but willing to learn more about them. Odinlake chair I was thrilled when they agreed to send me a free office chair. The chair I had back in 2022 was a few years old and

Have you heard about Odinlake? Continue reading

a computer chip with the letter a on top of it Photo by Igor Omilaev Image source Unsplash.

AI image creation is fun but at times it’s not accurate

I recently started to dabble with AI-generated images. I figured it would be worth a try and fun to see what the generator would come up. So far it’s been hit or miss. Some are spot on while others are a bit off. Granted you type your image idea into a text box so spelling is important. AI images are

AI image creation is fun but at times it’s not accurate Continue reading

Tom's of Maine Coconut Mango aluminum free dodorant stick.

Tom’s of Maine Coconut Mango deodorant: Tropical scent sweat protection.

I was selected to try another Tom’s of Maine deodorant again. This was similar to the previous product I shared. it’s aluminum-free. It’s also free of parabens, artificial fragrances, and baking soda. I’m always up to trying a free product because at least I’ll learn more about these products. I’ll also be able to find a new deodorant. Tom’s of

Tom’s of Maine Coconut Mango deodorant: Tropical scent sweat protection. Continue reading

image_fx_a_bunny_and_chick_surrounded_by_easter_eggs. Image created using Image FX by Google.

Please don’t gift bunnies or chicks as easter gifts

It’s that time of year again to remind those to think of alternaive gifts to bunnies or chicks. I know they seem cute and a good idea but they can be a bit of a handful to raise. You may also have to deal with your city or your neighbors as well. It seems like a good idea at first

Please don’t gift bunnies or chicks as easter gifts Continue reading

white eggs in brown woven basketPhoto by ЄвгСнія Височина. Photo scoure Unsplash.com.

Easter craft ideas

I thought I’d share a few easter craft ideas that are quick and easy. free templates There are a lot of free templates available online to download. https://www.firstpalette.com/printable-theme/easter.html https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/easter-eggs.html https://www.avery.com/blog/10-free-easter-templates-for-tags-cards-and-more/

Easter craft ideas Continue reading

woman's face with soical media icons aorund her head

As a content creator, you deal with a lot of spam

I’ve noticed over the years of being a content creator that you deal with a lot of spam. From emails to messages/DM’s or even contact form spam if you have a website. I’ve been dealing a lot with the latter as of late. I’ll get more into that in a little bit. If you’re running your website solo (like I

As a content creator, you deal with a lot of spam Continue reading

social media image source pixabay.com

Should you drink and post on social media?

Today I pose the question: Should you drink and post on social media? You may be thinking that’s a funny thing to ask but over the weekend I saw a very interesting post that caught my attention. I usually don’t follow petty drama on social media but over the weekend I saw a post from a friend that caught my

Should you drink and post on social media? Continue reading

Review product info banner. Blue and purple graduated background with blackish gray text reading Review product info.

Thanks Tom’s of Maine

I was recently contacted to see if I would like to review a product from Tom’s of Maine. The product arrived today. It was another deodorant. The deodorant is Aluminum free. The scent is Coconut mango. The deodorant can be purchased directly from Tom’s of Maine or at Amazon (twin pack) and Walgreens. The product retails for $8 and up

Thanks Tom’s of Maine Continue reading

Arm and Hammer Health IQ sample bottle 4 uses.

The cats tested Arm & Hammer Health IQ litter additive

I was recently selected by Arm & Hammer Kitty Krew to test a new product. The product is a litter additive. It’s color-changing crystals to help monitor a cat’s urinary health. Please note this isn’t a substitute for regular vet visits. It’s more of an at-home health aid. The Arm & Hammer Health IQ bottle is a slender shape and

The cats tested Arm & Hammer Health IQ litter additive Continue reading

scam alert banner. black text with red background.

I had an interesting email that’s worth sharing

I was checking my email through my hosting provider recently and came across this rather interesting email. I think it’s along the lines of a charity scam but I can’t be fully certain. the email The sender The email was sent from the Government of South Sudan the email was to be returned to the following address: info@rssdcgov.com. This caught

I had an interesting email that’s worth sharing Continue reading

Cetaphil healthy renew sample tube.

Cetaphil Healthy Renew: smoother more hydrated skin

Back in January, I had a new Cetaphil sample arrive in my Sampler box. It seemed to be a newer product. It was Healthy Renew night cream. The product The Cetaphil Healthy Renew Cream came in a sample-size tube. The cream is applied to the face at night after your skincare steps of cleansing and serum. It can be applied

Cetaphil Healthy Renew: smoother more hydrated skin Continue reading

The face shop the therapy vegan moisture blending cream box.

I tried the Face Shop therapy vegan moisture blending cream

A few weeks ago I was selected to try a product thanks to Bzzagent. The product was from The Face Shop. I wasn’t familiar with the brand but I’m always open to trying new skincare. The product I was selected to try was the therapy vegan moisture blending cream. The product The cream arrived in a straightforward box. The box

I tried the Face Shop therapy vegan moisture blending cream Continue reading

Scam mail alert banner. Red Scam alert text above a white envolop on a black background. created by V in Photoshop CS4.

The Travel scam mailer is back

My mom and an interesting letter arrived in the mail today. She was sent a tear and pull open notice. I thought it was an ad for Medicare or some other junk mail so I opened it. I’m glad I did. The letter The letter was a tear-and-pull-apart style mailer. It had bold letters in the top area stating: Β DO

The Travel scam mailer is back Continue reading

bust, sculpture, eye patch Photo by ValeriaResto image source pixabay dot com.

Ageism is still alive and well in the beauty community

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

Ageism is still alive and well in the beauty community Continue reading

comment bubbles colorful

Comments never cease to amaze me

On Monday I shared a post about a possible charity scam email. And it didn’t take long for the comments to start popping up on how to recover my lost money. I knew these were all spam comments because they all referenced the same or similar hashtag or directed me to an Instagram account. Oddly enough the comments weren’t posted

Comments never cease to amaze me Continue reading

image of arm coming out ofcomputer to take money & credit card

There is a new possible charity email scam going around

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

There is a new possible charity email scam going around Continue reading

Nestle goodNess community home page screenshot. includes 2lifewithpal watermark.

Join Nestle Goodness community for possible testing opportunities

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

Join Nestle Goodness community for possible testing opportunities Continue reading

Arm and Hammer Kitty Krew Dashboard image banner screeshot.

Thanks, Arm & Hammer Kitty krew

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.

Thanks, Arm & Hammer Kitty krew Continue reading

Glow Balm box. Hero Cosmetics product.

Hero Cosmetics Glow Balm Radiant Skin Stick: a new way to hydrate your skin

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

Hero Cosmetics Glow Balm Radiant Skin Stick: a new way to hydrate your skin Continue reading

Brea Reese full body arcylic paint in shade Mars black (left). Brea Reese 3 inch cardstock stencils (right.)

Have you tried Brea Reese Art supplies?

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

Have you tried Brea Reese Art supplies? Continue reading

Toms of Main Cucumber aloe deoderant with cucumber slices and aloe leaves. On a blue plate.

I tried Tom’s of Maine ALUMINUM-FREE DEODORANT

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

I tried Tom’s of Maine ALUMINUM-FREE DEODORANT Continue reading

focus group banner,

Need extra cash? Try focus groups

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

Need extra cash? Try focus groups Continue reading

Need extra cash? Earn some by taking surveys

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

Need extra cash? Earn some by taking surveys Continue reading

Furbuddies logo on a box. black white and red sticker with a dog face, cat face, paws and a heart. Withe text reading fur buddies.

Thanks, FurBuddies and Fancy Feast

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

Thanks, FurBuddies and Fancy Feast Continue reading

social media, communication, network Photo by AzamKamolov. Image source Pixabay.

How much Misinformation is spread on Social media?

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

How much Misinformation is spread on Social media? Continue reading

Rain barrel closer view.

Looking to save water? Check out this Rain Barrel

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

Looking to save water? Check out this Rain Barrel Continue reading

Heart pendants

Happy Valentine’s Day

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

Happy Valentine’s Day Continue reading

instagram log illustration. image source pixabay dot com.

The like for a like trend is back

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

The like for a like trend is back Continue reading

Paramount plus (+) app opening on tv.

Give the Gift of Paramount Plus for Valentine’s Day

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

Give the Gift of Paramount Plus for Valentine’s Day Continue reading

Scam Alert red text with black background. Also a red and black warning symbol under the text.

Scam Alert Google Business Listing call

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

Scam Alert Google Business Listing call Continue reading

Grow your business banner. Black text Grow your business with purple text Be featured. Navy text ork with popular brands. Navy shapes of people. Created by Vanessa using Photoshop CS4.

Beware of PR Agencies contacting you on social media

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

Beware of PR Agencies contacting you on social media Continue reading

Shea moisture smoothing deoodorant with note cards.

Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Retinol Smoothing deodorant

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 &

Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Retinol Smoothing deodorant Continue reading

Shea Moisutre Moisturizing dodorant with top box and Shea moisture card.

Shea Moisture Moisturizing Deodorant

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

Shea Moisture Moisturizing Deodorant Continue reading

viewers voice home page screenshot

Join viewer’s voice Panel

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

Join viewer’s voice Panel Continue reading

Bic Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencil with note card.

Is the Bic Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencil worth it?

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

Is the Bic Break-Resistant Mechanical Pencil worth it? Continue reading

DreamKy clock face displaying the date.

Is the Dream Sky Alarm Clock worth it?

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.

Is the Dream Sky Alarm Clock worth it? Continue reading

LEPOWER desk lamp. Green metal desk lamp with af flexible neck.

Looking for a new desk lamp check out this one from Lepower

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

litter box (catit hooded box) with paw litter mat in front of it.

Looking for a new litter? try Tidy Cats Tidy Care Comfort

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

Looking for a new litter? try Tidy Cats Tidy Care Comfort Continue reading

a red paper bag in the middle of red balloons with percentage symbols

Shark and Ninja Kitchen deals

Post Updated 1/20/2024 to include new deal. Ninja Kitchen Friends and Family Sale: Get 20% off select products exclusively at Ninjakitchen.com! Use code FAMILY20 Get 15% off select Drinkware exclusively at Ninjakitchen.com! Use code DRINK Shark Friends and Family Sale: Get 20% off select products exclusively at Sharkclean.com! Use code FAMILY20

Shark and Ninja Kitchen deals Continue reading

Bitcoin virtual image. Source pixabay dot com.

If you’re a blogger Or content creator watch out for this new scam

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

If you’re a blogger Or content creator watch out for this new scam Continue reading

esearch home page screenshot.

Join E search

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/

Join E search Continue reading

Tolifo ring light with backup mrriro in hot shoe.2018

Tolifo Ring Light Update 2024

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

Tolifo Ring Light Update 2024 Continue reading

Scroll to Top