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save $30 off a level product

Affiliate Links 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

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october is black cat awareness month

Affiliate Links 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

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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

Affiliate Links 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

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Join viemaa tribe for possible sampling opportunites

Affiliate Links 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

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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

Affiliate Links 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

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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)

Affiliate Links 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

Affiliate Links 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.

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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

Affiliate Links 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.

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DIY craft: Gelli Plate t-shirt

Affiliate Links 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

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save on CapCut Pro

Affiliate Links 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

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Looking for student discounts here’s a few suggestions

Affiliate Links 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

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Petivity Microbiome Analysis Kit

PR Sample 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

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Hanes ladies sleep shorts: buttery soft and comfortable

Affiliate Links PR Sample 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

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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

Affiliate Links 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

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