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I was recently able to claim a free sample thanks to Try it Sampling. The sample was from Juvia’s Place. The product arrived today. The product is NUBIAN GLOW LIQUID LUMINIZER. It is in the shade Golden hour. This is a liquid highlighter. It has an easy-to-use applicator. It glides onto the skin well and blends out evenly. It offers […]
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I’ve been seeing people joke on social media about the cat distribution system. Let me just say it’s all fun and games until it happens to you. Yes it’s real Yes, the cat distribution system is real. I can prove that for a fact. 22 years ago this month a little gray and white kitten showed up at my front
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Elf has some great deals right now. visit the links for full info. New! Glow Reviver Lip Oil. Drench lips in an addictive sheer wash of ultra-glossy color. Available in 7 high-shine shades. Only $8Get 2 deluxe minis free with orders $35+Beauty Squad Surprise Reward Drop: $6Beauty Squad Surprise Reward Drop: 2x points + FREE Makeup Melt Cleansing BalmNourish and
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Not to long ago, a sampling ad popped up on my social media feed. The product was from Aveda. Being that I liked the product I’d tried from this brand in the past I opted to request the sample. The sample arrived today. I was sent a tube of Scalp Solutions overnight scalp renewing serum. according to the info card
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October 10th and 11th are Prime Big Deal Days at Amazon. they are offering a number of deals that may interest you. If you’re not a Prime member start your 30-day free trial here. Some deals may be limited-time offers. These items are in no particular order. There are savings on irobot items Amazon Music has a good deal as
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I was recently able to claim two products thanks to Try It Sampling. They were products from Carolina Herrera. The products arrived today The products were a Good Girl Maxi Glaze Lipstick in shade 310 red shine finish and a red & pink case. The case has a loop on the top so you can attach it to a bag
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I thought I’d share about a few of our favorite WordPress products. I currently use WordPress(dot org) but some of these items may also work with WordPress.com sites you will need to double-check compatibility prior to downloading them. Anti-spam plugins I’ve used a few ant-spam plugins over the years. These basically help you weed out any junk messages or spam
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Back in July, I had a package arrive from Top Box. I had been chosen to test a Dove Men+Care product. I didn’t know what it was but soon found out once I opened the box. I was sent a deodorant. I figured I’d give it a try it wasn’t what I would have considered a masculine scent. It was
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Today I thought I’d share a VS post. This means I’ll compare two products. This can help you figure out which product may be the right one for you. What’s a TubShroom? If you haven’t heard about TubShroom they offer products that help collect hair in your drain. This is great because it cuts down on clogs. I like that
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I was recently able to select a free mattress thanks to Try It Sampling. The mattress arrived on Friday 9/29/23. I was able to select a Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress. According to the listing, it’s the Serta Perfect Sleeper Bleu Moments. This is similar to the mattress I shared in July of this year (see post). My parents love the
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I have some sad news to share. It looks like we have lost Sally. Even though she wasn’t my cat it’s still sad to share this. My parents were out walking yesterday evening and they happened to see the animal control truck. They were able to ask the animal services person if they were picking up a dog or a
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Post updated 9/27/23 to include a video. The hardship loan calls are back. I had a new call earlier today. This was a one-ring or possibly even a silent call. My cell phone rang once. the screen displayed Restricted. By the time I picked the phone up, the call had quickly gone to voice mail. this isn’t a new scam
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Header image source seeklogo.com Let me start off by saying I don’t personally use Temu. Please don’t get mad at me if you are a Temu user I’m not trying to offend anyone or make the app look bad. This is just my opinion. But I have seen some posts lately that make me wonder about the app. I know
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Is it just me or is spelling and or proofreading a thing of the past. I happened to be out the other day at the grocery store and saw something that made me laugh. I’m sorry I didn’t take a picture I forgot. My dad was looking at sun hats and I looked at the sign. The sign read: For
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I just found out that one of the sites that had stolen my content appears to be offline. I don’t know if Statloveov.live was taken down because of several complaints from other people or if the scammers ran their course and opted to move on to a new site. You can read my previous posts by visiting the link below.
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About 3 years ago I shared that I had been able to try a free Tubshroom. I figured it would be a nice update to the product. I happened to be shopping and saw the Stainless steel Tubshroom and bought it. I happened to buy the Ultra edition. The product This Tubshroom is stainless steel and has a rubber adapter
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A few weeks back I was able to claim a free product for testing thanks to Try It Sampling. The product I selected was Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Scalp Therapy Shampoo. I’m always a bit wary about using shampoo without the partner conditioner because it can be hard to test the results with just one product. But since it was
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Paramount Plus has good deals happening now. For a limited time, Paramount+ plans start at $2.50/mo. for 12 months using code FALL. Offer ends 9/20. Terms & conditions apply. Try it FREE!
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Last week I shared that I had found one of my photos being sold via another website without my permission. Well, I thought I’d give you all an update. As of yet, the issues haven’t been resolved but I have some key info about the sites. They are as I suspected originally shady fake e-commerce sites. You can read my
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We can all save a little money right now. There are discounts or deals everywhere if you know where to look. Some deals or discounts may be limited-time offers. Or they may be for new users (subscription plans). Either way here are a few discounts that may interest you. Student/teacher/education Discounts Many sites have student discounts. Each discount may vary
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I had a nice surprise arrive today. Clio Cravings Club sent me two free products. I was sent two 10 count boxes of Zero Sugar yogurt bars. They were Vanilla and Mixed berry flavors. I’ve been a member of this community for about a year. I don’t find the products at my local grocery stores but they are sold at
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It seems that the lottery winner giving money away via social media is back again. Granted it never really went away but it died down. I was followed by a woman claiming to be a Mega Millions Lottery winner from Edison New Jersey. The scam Many of these profiles claim that they will send you X amount of money via
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Over the weekend I happened to Google Life With Pal because I was looking for one of our social platform handles. During the course of my search, I found something very surprising. I found one of my photos for sale via two websites.
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I’ve shared about T.J. the Siamese a few times in the past. He was a cat my neighbor started feeding and he became one of the residents Tom’s of my neighborhood. My neighbor thought he was abandoned because he was full-grown when we started to see him around. He used to chase after Sophie and Rocket even though they were
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I’d tried Cetaphil in the past but wasn’t sure if I liked it. I recently was sent a free sample product thanks to Sampler.
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My parents were at the post office earlier this week. My mom overheard a person talking to a USPS clerk about a possible scam. She wanted me to share this. It seems the person had received a call stating their package could not be delivered because there was postage due. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? The USPS worker
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I needed to pick up a new nail polish in August. I don’t buy a lot of nail polish anymore. Half the time I forget to use them and end up having to throw them away. Since I had to attend a family event at the end of August I figured I’d buy a new nail color. I usually buy
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I had a box that arrived from Derma-E today. It contained some skincare. I was gifted 3 products. The products I was sent 3 products. Ultra Lift Firming Dmea moisturizer I’ve used this product a few times in the past. I love it. It’s hydrating and makes a big difference in my deep forehead wrinkles. I also like that it
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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Being that it’s a long weekend here in the U.S. I’m going to take Monday off and spend time with my family. I hope everyone has a nice Labor Day. If you don’t celebrate the day have a nice Monday. We have a few posts planned for this week so
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Elf has some good deals happening right now. Visit the links for full info. Affiliate Exclusive! Get 25% off orders of $30+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics with code: ELF25Get 2 deluxe minis free with orders $35+Suntouchable! Whoa Glow SPF 30, $14 New: Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35, $14Protect your skin and your look with Suntouchable! All Set For Sun SPF 45,
There are a few great sales happening for Labor Day. Visit the links below for more info. Belkin Labor Day Sale – Buy More, Save More at Belkin! Use Code LDAY2023 for Up to $60 Off, Valid 8/21-9/4 Belkin also has this deal happening as well. Save 15% Sitewide with Code OVERKILL15 at Belkin! Valid 8/25-9/22 Best Buy Best Buy
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I thought I’d share a few products that surprised me by how well they held up in high heat. The products were worn by myself in 90-plus-degree heat. Please excuse the fact that I didn’t take photos. It was a busy day and I didn’t think about it beforehand.
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With everyone using Social media these days you may be contacted by many folks. Every platform has messaging. Instagram has direct messaging. Well, I had an interesting DM today. I was added to a bulk message via Instagram. The thing is the person was sending out random DM’s offering a job. Job offers aren’t anything new but this offer didn’t
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Belkin has a Labor Day deal happening right now. Ad ends 9/4/2023. Take $15 off orders $80+, $30 off orders $125+, or $60 off orders $200+ Use code: LDAY2023 Labor Day Sale – Buy More, Save More at Belkin! Use Code LDAY2023 for Up to $60 Off, Valid 8/21-9/4
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I was fortunate enough to be able to claim a box full of various products from L”Oreal brands. The box arrived today. Let me say it didn’t disappoint. The box was a collab for the Essense festival. Products included in the box The box includes a variety of products from skincare to haircare and makeup. The box included a few
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I had a new UPS package delivery scam text today. It arrived at 2 a.m. I of course didn’t see it until later. As we know UPS delivery scam texts aren’t anything new. This one was a bit longer than usual but it could have fooled someone if they didn’t read it fully.
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Hi all, I hope you are having a good week. Mine has been a bit chaotic but that’s not anything new. I just thought I’d let you that I will be clearing out old blog content. Mainly any old sales or deals posts that aren’t valid anymore. So please excuse any 404 errors or posts about not being able to
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Levi’s vector image source Vectorseek. Over the weekend I had a new collab request email. The email was sent to my old Reviews and Savings Pal email address. I still get a number of emails there asking for content creation or collaborations or even reviews. But this one was a bit different. It claimed to be from Levi’s.
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Elf is having some great deals right now. Visit the links for more info. Beauty Squad Only Summer Fridays: Get 1 Juicy GWP with $50Affiliate Exclusive! Beauty Squad Members can get 30% off orders of $30+ at e.l.f. Cosmetics with code: ELF30NEW! liquid poreless putty primer, $10Protect your skin and your look with Suntouchable! All Set For Sun SPF 45,
On Tuesday, August 8th I had to say goodbye to my sassy orange Tabby. Sophie lived a good life but over the last few weeks, she’d been declining. Cats don’t always let on how they feel so it’s hard to tell when they are really sick. Sophie had been doing okay for a bit but last week we noticed that
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Hi All, I hope you are doing well. I’m fine. Meet Olive I don’t know if any of you saw our Instagram post last week but we have a new friend. Her name is Olive. Here’s a picture of her from 8/2/2023 She will be 6 weeks old this week. So if you’ve cared for a young kitten you know
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I’m nearly to the end of the Delicate Cleansing Shampoo by Shu Uemura. The full product name is Delicate comfort deep cleanser Shampoo. The product is very hydrating and cleansing. I loved that it didn’t leave my hair stringy or dry. Even with the summer heat it cleansed my hair but didn’t strip it. The shampoo is gentle and is
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I had a nice surprise arrive today. Derma-E gifted me some products. The box contains the following: Product info I’ve tried these products in the past and loved them. Acne Deep Pore Cleansing wash This product has Salicylic acid, Chamomile, and Tea Tree oil. I liked that it was refreshing to use and did give your skin a slight tingle.
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Post was updated on 8/16/2023 to add a new end date for the Logitech promo. There are some great Back to School deals happening right now. So I thought I’d share a few. discounts Student/Teachers Did you know Target is giving a discount to Teachers and College students? It’s a one-time 20% discount. You do need to verify your school
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I had a sampler Box arrive today. The box included two free samples. The box included a Cetaphil lotion sample and a can of Wild Planet tuna. I’ve tried the brands before. I’ve tried 3 or 4 Wild Planet products over the last few years and loved them. The product I was sent this time was Skipper Jack Tuna. The
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Last week I had a brand reach out to me on social media. They asked if I would test and review a product. It was a basic we’ll give you a free product in exchange for your Amazon review.
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Thanks to Top Box and Dove for this complementary product. I was selected to try a Dove Men+ Care deodorant. The deodorant is Extra fresh and aluminum free. It’s a stick but looks sort of gel-like (see IG post). it has a citrus scent. Where to buy You can learn more about the product by visiting Dove’s product page. You
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I thought I’d share this quick post and thank Try It Sampling and Simmons for this new mattress. It’s not the best picture but you get the idea. The mattress is a Simmons Peaceful sleeper. It’s 10.5 inches deep and can be used with or without a foundation (Box spring). According to the product info, it has low motion transfer.
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Much like speaker phones, I’ve noticed more and more people having conversations in their cars. I know many newer car models offer integrated Bluetooth capabilities This feature allows you to connect to your phone. This again would give you a hands-free calling experience but it can also be a bit of an awkward situation in public. chat I’ve encountered when
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As someone who loves to request free samples, I thought I’d share something I experienced recently. I was sent an expired free sample.
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We all know that laundry soap bars have been the rage on social media over the last few years. People show you how great they are for X cleaning needs. I’ve used a few over the years but I recently was able to try the Fels-Naptha laundry soap bar. I tried it years ago and felt it worked okay. Has
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I recently had someone ask me to please post a video update on the Hisense portable AC unit I shared about back in 2019. So here is a quick video post I created. Original video post: https://youtu.be/Ks0M2kII6Po Hisense product page: https://www.hisense-usa.com/air-products/ap0621cr1w-hisense-ultra-slim-portable-air-conditioner Lowes links (not affiliate links) 250 Sq Ft unit: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hisense-6000-BTU-DOE-8000-BTU-ASHRAE-115-Volt-White-Portable-Air-Conditioner/5005521743 150 Sq FT unit https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hisense-Hisense-150-SF-Portable-AC/500537356
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I happened to be at Target on Tuesday and saw a sign. It stated that they were giving a 20% discount to teachers. You do need to be a Target Circle member. Verification is also required. It appears that this is a one-time purchase discount. The discount is valid online and in-store. You can read more about it by visiting
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Why is saying goodbye ot a pet so hard? I know it’s because we love them but we also don’t want to see them suffer. I had to say goodbye to Shadow on Monday. I know it was the best decision but it was still a tough one.
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Recently Try It Sampling has an offer for Monter lighting products. Since I have a set already (see header image) I figured I’d take advantage of the offer. I selected some basic bar lights. The lights arrived today. The lights are USB powered and have a remote that includes a button battery. These aren’t wifi enabled. But for my needs,
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Like most people, I tend to get a lot of scam text messages. Lately, they have been for Netflix renewal or my account has been suspended. I usually report them and delete them. Well, today was the first time I’ve had a tax-related scam text.
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Tail Town Pets is a new panel that is accepting new sign up. This seems similar to Fur Buddies. They offer a pet-centered community. It seems they offer product sampling as well (if you qualify.) I joined this weekend so I haven’t done much past setting up my account and taking a few introductory panel quizzes. The setup of the
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Paramount Plus has a great bundle deal. You can bundle Showtime and Paramount Plus for one low price. I personally use this bundle and love it. It offers you the best of both services. Get the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan for $11.99 a month. Try it FREE! Promo ends 1/1/2024
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