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These towels were a complementary and reviewing opportunity product from Try it sampling. They are 100% cotton and made in India. The set I requested was what I consider a navy blue. They are a decent weight and offer a textured weave. They claim to be quick-drying. They are sold in a pack of six. This includes 2 washcloths, hand, […]
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The music used in the video was provided by Wondershare Filmora’s video editing software. The names of the songs are as follows: Boy Got Style Circus Clown Blue City lights Danger Zone Heart Breaker Safari This Sony SRS-XE200 portable speaker is easy to set up and would make a great gift. It’s a nice size and includes a wrist/hanging strap.
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Many retailers were having Black Friday deals all week long. Check out the links below for more info. e.l.f Beauty Squad Members: FREE Standard Shipping, NO MINIMUM! Sign up or sign in to access.BLACK FRIDAY Beauty Squad Exclusive: Spend $40+ and Pick 1 Full Size Product for FREE! Sign up or sign in to access.BLACK FRIDAY SALE – Beauty Squad
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Here are a few deals that may interest you. Target Derma-E 30% Off Sitewide + GWP on ALL Orders! Offer Valid 11.18.22 through 11.28.22. Use Promo Code: FESTIVE30.Derma E's Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale is here! Use code FESTIVE30 to get Derma E's largest discount of the year at 30% off + gift with purchase on all orders –
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The holiday season can be stressful and can become a bit costly. So I figured I’d share a few gift ideas that don’t break the bank. But can still be useful in a pinch.
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I’ve come across a few interesting posts lately via Instagram. As you all know if i suspect it’s a scam I’ll share it. That’s the case for today’s post.
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Update 11/16/2022: Post updated to include a video. I was recently invited to join the FurBuddies community. This is open to owners of dogs and cats. This platform is very similar to Smiley 360 in its layout. You fill out some short surveys and could possibly earn free products to sample. I was selected for a new mission for cat
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Updated 11/16/2022 to update the program link and to share a recent box I was sent. I recently signed up for Spiritu VIP program. If you are selected you can be sent a free sample product. You will need to provide feedback on your user experience. You can learn more by visiting the link provided. https://www.myspiritu.com/pages/vip-product-program Here’s my most recent
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Being that we are heading into the holiday shopping season I thought I’d share a few gift ideas that might interest everyone.
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I was able to claim a free gift set thanks to Try it Sampling. The gift set includes 6 whipped body butters in a tin. The scents were the following: shea, coconut, aloe, almond milk & honey, olive, and lavender jasmine. The body butters are individually packed and sealed. The scents are subtle and all the creams are a white
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It looks like there is a possible scam making the rounds via Twitter. It involves Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. I don’t know if this will be trending via other social media networks but it might in the coming weeks.
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Update 11/14/2022: Post updated to add a video review. I was recently selected to try a Well People product thanks to Bzzagent. I’d never tried anything from well people so I was interested in seeing how this would work out. The product arrived and I started to use it. Overall the Dewy Juice Hydrating Aloe Essence is good but for
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header image created with photo joiner. I was gifted a few products this year thanks to Hero Cosmetics Skin Squad community. I thought I’d share two that I’ve tried recently. If you’re not familiar with Hero cosmetics you probably know Mighty pimple patches. That’s part of their brand.
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Updated 11/9/2022: include a video post featuring a few phone calls. Video added in the center of the post. Updated 8/1/2022 to add a follow-up call from Marcus. I had a very odd and somewhat fishy-sounding message left on my cellphone earlier today. It was in regards to a hardship loan. First off I have no idea why the number
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Updated 11/8/2022: to include a video post. If your interested in trying new products Ripple Street might be the website for you. They offer a variety of products from drinks to food to even toys. Some campaigns may be regionally based others may be open to all US residents. You can apply for campaigns. There are some requirements though. If
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This Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Treatment was a free sample product on behalf of the brand and Home Tester Club. This Acne treatment has 2.5% micronized Benzoyl Peroxide. You can use it as a spot treatment with your morning routine. I used it overnight. It’s a white paste/cream. A small amount is applied in a light layer over the blemish.
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Yesterday these stackable drawers arrived. Thanks to try it sampling and Iris for the complementary product and reviewing opportunity. These are a nice size they are 17.5qt drawers. They are pretty durable plastic and offer nice wide drawers. They can be stacked or used individually. These would work great for a variety of items from clothing to crafts. I found
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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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Okay, fake renewal emails or recipes for services from well-known companies aren’t anything new. I’ve shared a few in the past. I had this week that claimed to be from the Geek squad. It was an invoice for a renewal of services.
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I was able to try a complementary bottle of Alive Women’s gummy mutli-vitamins recently. The bottle arrived about a week ago. I don’t usually take gummy vitamins but figured it would be worth a try.
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CrowdTap is a community you can join and participate in various activities and earn rewards. CrowdTap purchased the brand that had taken over for Poshly. The Lucky Websites are now Crowdtap. If you’d like to learn more visit the link below. I haven’t used the site in a while but you can do various activities to earn points. You can
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Over the weekend I had a box arrive it was a new chat pack party box from Ripple street. I was selected for a Heinz 57 party. The box contained the following product: Heinz 57 Collection Infused Honey with Hot Chili Heinz 57 Collection Infused Honey with Black truffle oil Heinz 57 Collection Culinary Crunch Mandarin Orange Miso Crunch Sauce
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I’ve finally broken down and joined tiktok. I sort of had to for an upcoming ripple street party. I don’t know how active I will be there but I’ll still add the info below. So if you’d like give us a follow. https://www.tiktok.com/@lwpblog
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Now that the weather is cooling down I thought I’d share a new edition of caring and feeding for feral cats. As I mentioned in the summer post not everyone likes feral or community cats. I get that but it’s a kindness you can do that won’t cost you much.
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Updated 10/27/2022 to add a new twist to the call. Update added at the end of the post. Back in August, I shared about the hardship loan phone calls I was getting. Guess what? They have started up again. This time I’m being called by an eerily calm caller named Michael. I have a feeling this is a Robo/computer-generated call
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This morning I saw a very interesting post on Instagram. It seems there is a new phishing, hacking, or scam going around Instagram. I can’t really pinpoint which it is but It’s definitely the first two. I was checking my account this morning and saw a post that someone shared in their stories. They shared that they had a suspected
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Have you ever thought of cooking for your pet? I do occasionally and I thought I’d share a quick and simple recipe you can try at home. i will admit even if your pet doesn’t like it you might have lunch or dinner.
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Beta testing is a unique experience. You get to test items before many of the public does. This may range from software to actual product in-home testing. Every site is different and offers its own selection of products. Most sites let you check off boxes for products or services you would be interested in testing. I will say this many
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I recently was sent a free sample Clorox scentiva wipe. The scent was Pacific breeze and coconut scent. The wipe was a single-use pack. If I recall correctly this was a social media-sponsored ad request product.
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Earlier today I had a package arrive. It was from Try It sampling. I was able to select a complementary Ninja kitchen product recently. Well, it arrived today. The Ninja Foodi Digital Pro oven arrived today. This is the SP200 model. It includes 8 settings. air fry broil bake reheat toast bagel dehydrate roast I didn’t have a chance to
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Post Update 10/21/2022: Adding a bit more info at the end of the post. I also added Pal’s rating as well. A few weeks back i saw an ad from e.l.f stating they were having mystery boxes. I’ve purchased a few from various brands in the past and figured I’d give this one a try. I actually ordered two one
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Let’s face it looking for a job is tough. It’s even tougher if you’ve had a gap in your resume or work history. I thought I’d share some things I’ve come accross when applying for a job.
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I was able to select a free Nature’s way Alive vitamin product thanks to Try It sampling recently. The vitamins arrived yesterday afternoon. I opened the bottle today. The gummies are dense and opaque. They also have an interesting taste. The online info states it’s a mixed berry but to me, it’s more citrus with berry. But that just maybe
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Thanks to Bzzagent and Lancome for this complementary product. This is Lancome’s Le Stylo water proof eye liner. This eyeliner was in shade 02 Noir Intense (black) it glides on well and has a smudging end. The liner tip is thin and gives you more control when applying the liner. The tip is also retractable so you can adjust it
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I shared a post earlier on Instagram. This Honeywell tower fan is a Quietset 5. it’s sold in black and white. I already own this fan or a previous version of it anyway. The fan itself is easy to move around. it includes a remote control you can attach to the back. The back also has a washable fan filter.
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I’ve been using social media for years. It’s a way to keep in touch with loved ones or to keep up to date with things I like. I think most of us use social media. It doesn’t matter what platform you use there always seems to be some form of spam. I thought I’d share a few things I’ve come
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Since I’ve been trying to set up more of an online presence for Life with Pal outside of my personal feeds. I finally decided to create our own Twitter account. That way I can share blog-related content there. It will also help cut down on the cross-posting from other communities and things I share online. I will keep my personal
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Earlier this week I had two scam texts both were from an email address stated to be Netflix. They were sent at around 1 am or so. These have been similar to the ones I’ve been sent in the past. They all come from what looks like random auto-generated email addresses from the brands.
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There is never a shortage of companies (i use that term loosely) that want to help you promote your business via Instagram. Most are simple repost accounts that share your photo and add a link to your profile. This is stated to give you “organic growth”. I had a person reach out to me recently to try to help promote
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Hi everyone, My name is Shadow. I’m one of V’s cats. I was the runt of my litter and had respiratory infections for a while. So I needed lots of love. V and her family gave me that. She loves me and my brothers (Ziggy and Zorro). I’m here to talk about being kind to black cats. it’s spooky season
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Update 10/12/2022: As of 10/11/2022 Octoly has a new name change. They are now Skeepers. Currently, the octoly link still works but when you log in it changes to the following link: https://app.im.skeepers.io/login I recently joined Octoly. This site offers possible free sample products. You will need to post a review via the site Octoly directs you to along with
I was sent a Clorox scentiva disinfecting wipe in pacific breeze coconut scent. The sample is bleach free. I thought I’d share some links on where to find the product.
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A few weeks back I was able to claim a free sheet set thanks to Try it sampling. Well, the sheets I selected were from Sealy. They were the Sealy Charcoal fresh and cool sheet set. The sheet set claims to keep you cool and dry. it wicks moisture away from you as you sleep and are charcoal infused to
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If you own a business and are looking to ship via USPS you can request a free mailing kit sample. I had one arrive over the weekend and it includes a few different sizes of flat-rate Priority mail boxes. You can learn more by visiting the link below: https://www.usps.com/business/business-shipping.htm
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Last week I was watching a video update from Creator Insiders (YouTube creator’s info channel). So I left a comment. Well, a few hours later I had a comment from someone suggesting I DM them on Telegraph. I don’t use the Telegraph app. For those of you who don’t know what Telegraph is it’s a messaging app. So basically it’s
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Updated 10/7/2022 to update link. I was recently invited to join a new panel. BIC has a new community. You can join if you are a teacher, parent, or just passionate about education. It’s very similar to many other platforms I’ve shared before such as Smiley 360 and Sambucol’s Sambucrew. They offer a variety of activities and you may be
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Update 10/7/2022 to add a new bundle deal. Deal ends 12-4-2022 at midnight You can save 50% on an annual membership and a free fire stick lite. Visit the link for full pricing and details some restrictions may apply. Get 50% off the annual Paramount+ plan AND a free Fire TV Stick Lite. Redeem now! Deal ends 12-16-2022 at midnight
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Being that it’s October I thought I’d share a few craft ideas that are quick and pretty easy. Everyone’s craft ideas are different but I found a few that might interest some of you. You can always adjust any materials used to fit your own needs.
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Updated 10/5/2022 to add NCP Referral code I’ve been a member of NCP (National Consumer Panel) for nearly 10 years. I love the site. You can earn points by scanning items you buy. From groceries to movie rentals. You can even add online purchases as well. You can use their scanner or you can use the app. When I first
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Oct. 5th through Oct. 10th 2022 40% off Vince Camuto Terra Men’s Eau de Toilette Spray, 1.7 ozFab Fall Sale! Extra 20% Off Women’s Accessories With Offer Code FALL Oct. 5th through the Oct. 12th GREAT SHOE SALE! Buy 1, get 30% off, buy 2 or more get 40% off! USE CODE: Great20-50% off on Table Linen plus extra 15%
A few weeks ago a Pinchme box arrived. It contained a few different samples. One happened to be Aveen Daily Moisturizing body wash. The body wash is stated to help dry skin and moisturize it. I’ve had mixed reviews with another Aveeno product I used in the past. But thought this one might be worthwhile since it’s stated for dry
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Let’s face it lately with the way inflation is going things are getting more and more expensive. No matter what you do sometimes it seems like grocery bills are rising. I thought I’d share a few tips and tricks to try to save when grocery shopping.
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I’ve made my fair share of mystery bag or box purchases over the last few years. For me, it’s usually the price point and the product availability. Granted being it’s a mystery box or bag you never know what you will get and if the products suit your skin tone or type. I think it’s the excitement of getting a
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I’m not gonna lie I’m not a big horror fan. I can watch some movies but not all of them. I’m more of a psychological thriller sort of girl. But I do know a few people who love all things Halloween and Horror related. So I thought I’d share a few streaming suggestions.
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There are times when you need to treat a breakout. Not all breakouts are the same nor can they be treated the same way. These product suggestions are for typical acne issues such as whiteheads or general pimples.
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When you are new to paint pouring you may not always understand the paint to pouring medium measurements. All brands have their own measurement terms. You should always read the direction of your paint pouring medium. Also, some paints may be a bit of a thicker body so you may need to add water as well. I’ll get more to
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I can’t tell you the times I’ve gone to use some acrylic paint and found that it’s dried out or that it’s separated. Granted everything changes with temperature and age. But not all acrylic paints are created equal. Sometimes it may just be a bad batch or it could be that they were affected by the temperature. Heat and extreme
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I’ve been paint pouring for a few years now. I realized that not all paint pouring mediums are the same. This is also true when it comes to paints as well. So I thought I’d share a few paint pouring mediums I’ve tried lately.
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Please note this post does include legitimate business names and phone numbers. This info was obtained via a Google search. I had another Wells Fargo phishing attempt today (9/20/2022). This time it was a phone call. Like the email, I shared on Monday. This call was highly suspicious.
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I recently was selected to try a free sample product of a meatless product. Thanks to Social Nature and the brand Quorn. I will admit I’m not one to eat plant-based or meat alternative foods often. So these types of products I always try with an open mind.
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There are more and more scams and fraudulent emails going around lately. I had one recently that made me do a double take it looked so authentic. It was even more convincing because it had branding from Wells Fargo.
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Well, It looks like Bluehost is at it again. I was just sent an email saying they will keep having updates and maintenance this coming week. This is a follow-up to a post I was sent back in late August. According to the email, this shouldn’t affect my site too much since they claim it will happen during non-business hours
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Updated 9/17/2022 to add an Instagram post about silicone cups. I’ve bought a few craft supplies lately. I thought I’d share them with all of you. I will admit I’m a arts and crafts supplies hoarder. I’m always on the lookout for craft paint or other things I might use.
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Update added 9/16/2022 at the end of the post. I recently joined the Peekage app. I was notified that I was selected to try a powdered collagen product. I figured I’d give it a go. I’ve heard good things about collagen and how it can help improve your hair nails and overall skin health. I would like to note although
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Do you have a pet or pets? If so there are a few communities you may want to check out. These communities may require some tasks or activities to be performed there. Many are pretty straightforward and offer social shares and other community options.
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Thanks to the Furbuddies community for these cat food samples. I’ve used Purina products for years. I think I’ve tried small bags of the beyond dry food but not the wet food. I was selected to try 3 Purina beyond wet cat food cans. The cans are 3 oz. They were the following: Wild Salmon, cage-free chicken, beef & carrot,
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It looks like gift card scams are back on Instagram. These aren’t new I’ve shared about previous scams which had similar posts. Unlike winning the latest smartphone these are usually gift cards for large amounts. The one I was tagged for stated I’d won a $750 USD gift card to Starbucks. If you encounter this take a minute to think
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A few weeks back I was scrolling through Instagram and happened upon a free sample ad. So I requested a sample. I’m always looking to try new products from brands that aren’t familiar to me. So when I saw the Malin+Goetz I was interested in learning more.
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I was recently able to try two samples of Clorox disinfecting products thanks to Pinchme. I was sent a sample bottle of disinfecting mist and a 9-count disinfecting wipe packet. I had tried a few Clorox products in the past but they usually contained bleach so I was a bit wary to try them on certain surfaces. The products I
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I was able ot claim a free sample from Rituals thanks to PopSugar dabble community. The sample arrived in the mail today. It was the Sakura body cream. I have tried this in the past and loved it. The cream is a white shade and very rich and creamy. It has a light cherry blossom scent. It is hydrating to
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