Eat Parma

Now available in health stores nationwide as well as on the brand new Eat Parma site, Amazon, VitaCost and other online retailers, Parma! is ideal for environmentally conscious consumers, vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and all health conscious eaters. Unlike some other vegan cheese alternatives, Parma! has also proven highly appealing to mainstream cheese aficionados who are ready to eschew traditional cheese so long as a healthier option boasting authentic flavor, aroma and texture is available.

Parma! can be savored on pasta, lightly steamed vegetables, pizza, salads, potatoes, avocado toast, popcorn and countless other hor d'oeuvres, main dishes and desserts. 

Parma! varieties include: Original Parma! – Featuring an irresistibly cheesey umami flavor.Better Than Bacon Parma! – Voted Favorite Bacon Flavored Product by VegNews and featuring a smokey cheesey umami bacon flavor.Chipotle Cayenne Parma! – Blessed with a smokey umami flavor akin to the most popular barbeque potato chips, with a slight cayenne kick at the end.Garlicky Green Parma! – Distinguished by a cheesey umami Italian herb flavour complemented by nutritiously delicious kelp, pumpkin and sesame seeds.
We add it to our chicken and pork chops as a seasoning. It is awesome that Jason, who is dairy-free, can have this! He loves cheese, but can't have it. So this helps!
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Summer Fashion #Summer2020

 

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#SummerAtTheHomeDepot Giveaway

 Monday, June 29th at 12:00 AM PT to Thursday, July 2nd at 11:59 PM PT. Five (5) winners will receive a $100 e-gift card from The Home Depot. Users enter the giveaway by heading to the The Home Depot merchant page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form on the page. The winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Friday, July 3rd via the email address they used to enter.  

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National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day

It’s National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. Share some ways to support someone with PTSD. Share how PTSD has affected your life or someone you love. Mental Health in any form is never something to be quiet about.

 

4 Things You Can Do To Secure Your New Home

Purchasing and moving into a new home can be a wonderful experience for you and your family. The idea of starting a new chapter of life in a new place is exciting, and most cannot wait to dive in and get started decorating and outfitting the new house to feel like home. While preparing your new home, it is important to secure it and make it safe for you and your family. Consider these security measures for your new home.

Secure All Doors

When purchasing your new home, take time to have all exterior doors professionally inspected and identify any needs for repair of the door frames, hinges, handles and locks. Change the locks and dispose of any keys from the previous owners. You can further secure your door by installing a high-quality deadbolt lock and strike plate. You may also consider a video doorbell that allows you to view a visitor before allowing him or her inside.

Install a Security Alarm System

Security alarm systems are incredible tools that notify you and the police department immediately of potential security threats. These Custom Burglar Alarm Systems can be used to detect burglary and unwanted break-ins. Some systems can even detect fires, smoke and carbon monoxide poisoning. Most systems can be tailored according to your family’s specific needs and offer immediate assistance from law enforcement dispatch services should a potential threat be detected.

Invest in Landscape Lighting

The likelihood of being caught during a break-in skyrockets when residents and passersby can clearly see the exterior of the home, so many will avoid a home with ample outdoor lighting. These lights can also help you see better when moving around in the evening and lower your risk of injury due to tripping or stumbling in the dark. Outdoor lighting can be set on a timer so they automatically turn on each night at the same time, or can be outfitted with motion sensors so they turn on in response to movement.

Be Cautious With Spare Keys

We often make spare keys for neighbors or relatives who may need access to our home at some point. While this is a great practice for trusted friends and family members, you should keep careful records of the number of keys made and to whom they were given. All too often a key goes missing, which could prove dangerous to your home and your family. If a key goes missing, consider changing your locks altogether for added security.

Your new home and your family deserve the best protection. Use these ideas to help better secure your home!

 

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It’s Global Beatles Day

It’s Global Beatles Day. My son Callan is 12 and has quiet the fondness for The Beatles. He does have good taste in music. Share a list of your favorite Beatles songs. My favorite is Come Together.

#WinWithZales Giveaway

 Monday, June 22nd at 12:00 AM PT to Thursday, June 25th at 11:59 PM PT. Five (5) winners will receive a $100 Visa e-gift card from Zales. Users enter the giveaway by heading to the Zales merchant page on Savings.com and submitting their email address on the form on the page. The winners will be chosen through a lottery drawing and notified on Friday, June 26th via the email address they used to enter.  

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A New Dream Home

Finding Your Sweet Spot

If you are considering the purchase of a vacation getaway - or even a new permanent location altogether - but don't have a specific place in mind, take some time to list all of the desirable features of your potential home. Once you have narrowed it down a bit, you will find that there are a few main categories for your search. Here is some information on the top three property types and what you can expect to experience there. 

Sunny and Sandy

There is much to be said for the healing benefits of spending time basking in the sun, with salty ocean air and warm sand surrounding you. If you have a chronic health condition or have recently experienced surgery, your physician may even prescribe time at the beach as part of your recovery process. This is just one of several reasons that many property shoppers are asking their agents to find homes for sale in Mexico. You can take advantage of the many clean beaches, year-round pleasant weather and famous South American hospitality. 

Metropolitan

Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of a city or large town is just what the doctor ordered. Whether you prefer an apartment in a tall high-rise or a trendy town-home, you will surely stay busy and stimulated with the many available activities, sights and sounds. What could be better than going to an art gallery, seeing a movie and having a sushi lunch all within a few blocks of walking distance? You can even spoil yourself with countless conveniences such as delivery of your laundry, dry cleaning and any meal or snack that your heart desires. You may never need to drive a car again!

Outdoorsy

Cabin fever can be a good thing when you enjoy the majestic beauty of mountains, lakes and forests. If the thought of sipping your morning coffee while watching wildlife in the natural habitat of your backyard sounds like heaven, a cottage or log home surrounded by nature would be just right. Take an afternoon hike, go berry picking or fishing whenever the mood strikes, and you will soon find that the tension simply melts away from you. 

Buying a home can be overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be. When you know exactly what you want and stay true to yourself, things can fall into place easily. All that will be left for you to do after that is to settle in and make the most of your uniquely you abode!

 

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4 Reasons Why You Should Clean Your Carpets

Have you ever stood in a room just to appreciate those perfect vacuum lines after you just cleaned? Regular vacuuming is important, but when was the last time you actually cleaned your carpets? Think about how gross your clothes would feel if you just vacuumed them off but never put them in the washing machine. The stench alone would be disgusting. There are many benefits to giving your carpet a good clean. Here are four reasons why you should clean your carpets and not just vacuum.

1. More Than Meets The Eye

Carpet is a breeding ground for things like bacteria, especially when it gets wet. Even though you can't see it there is a lot happening in your carpet. Trying to clean carpets yourself and not knowing what you are doing can result in even more bacteria growing. This is why it's important to hire carpet cleaning specialists Denver so by trying to fix a problem you don't create an even bigger one. 

2. Air Pollution is a Major Issue

Dust and mold spores can get trapped in your carpet. If that sounds gross to you, it's because it is. You may not think about the build-up of dirt happening when you walk on your carpet with shoes on. This build-up can really affect the air quality in your home. You may not be able to tell but you are breathing in particles that are bad for your lungs. This can be harmful to your health over time. Fortunately, to take care of this issue your carpets just need a good cleaning.

3. Maintain Don't Replace

When something gets dirty an initial reaction might be to throw it out. Similarly, when the carpet gets dirty you might be tempted to rip it out and install something new. With a deep cleaning, your carpets can feel like new and last for a while. Even though it costs money to get your carpets cleaned regularly it is much easier on the wallet to maintain instead of replacing. 

4. Sit Back and Relax

You can't see all the health reasons to clean your carpet, but the one thing you can see is how nice your carpets look when they are clean. Instead of eyeing the weird stain in the corner, you can enjoy a room when it is clean. You can relax with your family and know that there is nothing scary lurking in your carpets.

 

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Miss To Mrs Subscription Box

Miss To Mrs Bridal Subscription Box delivers themed boxes of the trendiest bridal goodies and planning to help throughout your wedding planning journey! Start early, and get a Miss To Mrs Box every month until the big day!

The first box I got was great! Especially if you are just starting your journey to wedding planning and are a new bride-to-be! It was like a spa day in a box! There were face masks, and foot soak, and a candle. And some slippers, as well as a hair towel wrap, which I love and will use often. There was even an awesome and gorgeous silk robe in there! This box is sure to let you pamper yourself, maybe after a stressful day of wedding planning? Or just to relax and revel in the fact that you're about to be a wifey! This would be amazing to get monthly, and maybe even inspire some ideas for your Big Day!
Check it all out at Miss To Mrs on Facebook, as well as Miss To Mrs on Instagram!  

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Kids Summer Fashion #Summer2020

 

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Pet Essentials #Summer2020

 

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It’s National Selfie Day!

It’s National Selfie Day. Here is a recent snap of myself. I dig it! Share your selfies!

 

Happy Father’s Day #FathersDay2020

 

How to Get Bigger, Bolder Hair

Having bold and voluminous hair can be a beautiful look to sport for a formal affair or just to give your everyday look a boost. With flat or fine hair, this may feel completely unattainable; however, to achieve a bigger and bolder look, there are strategies to help you do just that. While voluminous locks are something that many of us envy and hopelessly strive for, don’t get discouraged. For those who struggle with their hair, you can still get that gorgeous look with these tips.

Add Some Additional Volume

For those who don’t feel they have enough hair to support a voluminous look, adding hair extensions White Plains NY can be the perfect solution. Not only does it give you the additional density that you may be looking for, but this is also a way to give you a boost that folds naturally into your hair.

Rethink Your Shampoo and Conditioner

Many people don’t realize that your choice of shampoo and conditioner can greatly affect your hair’s ability to maintain volume. Particularly for those with fine strands of hair, using a heavy product can leave you with weighted down hair that has little hope of holding up against gravity. The products that you use greatly impact your ability to add volume, so instead, opt for a lighter weight product that can give your hair the air and bounce that it needs.

Add Some Curl

By adding some curl through heated hair tools, you can add in some dimension and height to your hair. Using hot curlers can give your hair the added volume at the root that it needs. Keep in mind that setting your hair with curlers can leave you with that buoyant, beautiful look that you were hoping for.

Cut out Some Weight

For those with a lot of fine or straight hair, the sheer weight of your hair may be pulling it down. Try taking off some of the load by cutting your hair, adding layers or opting for bangs. All of these options can remove some of the weight of your hair by cutting out sections that can add unnecessary mass, not to mention, that you will also be left with a chic and stylish new look to sport.

Getting your hair to have the bounce and wave of your favorite influencers can feel like an impossible task if your hair is not set up for success. Don’t let the wrong choices weigh your hair down, and instead, use these suggestions to get the big, bold hair that you’ve always dreamed of.

 

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Fluer & Bee

Fleur & Bee was started to offer natural skincare products that are good for you, good for your wallet, and good for the planet. They never use any parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, GMOs, artificial fragrances, gluten, dyes – and the list goes on. Fluer & Bee thought, what's the point of using so many amazing natural ingredients if you also include harmful toxins and common skin irritants? Here are a few of the awesome products, which I was able to try!

 Crème de la Cream Natural MoisturizerMoisturizes and hydrates skin. Creates a protective barrier to retain moisture. Helps protect skin from environmental stressors. Softens the appearance of fine lines.

Eyes Eyes Baby Natural Anti-Aging Eye CreamMy fave!! Love this! Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Moisturizes and hydrates skin. Helps decrease the appearance of dark, tired eyes. Keeps your skin smooth and bright.

So Clean! Natural Facial CleanserCleans dirt and removes makeup. Gently unclogs and purifies pores. Won’t dry out your skin. Balances your skin’s natural oils. Helps promote a brighter, smoother complexion.
Check it all out at Fluer & Bee on Facebook, as well as Fluer & Bee on Twitter, and Fluer & Bee on Instagram.  

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WAMA Underwear

Do you want undies that are not only cute but comfy? I have found the perfect pair, from WAMA Underwear. It is undergarments made from hemp! I got a pair of hipsters, bikini, and boy shorts.

About WAMA Underwear: They started from scratch creating unique hemp fabric. They had a rigorous and super long design process because they wouldn’t accept anything less than perfect. For most this would be their first experience with hemp underwear so they obsessed on every detail from the stitches, pattern pieces, colors, and overall design. They want everyone’s first experience with hemp underwear to be nothing short of amazing! Why Hemp? Hemp fabric is naturally anti-bacterial, with anti-odor properties. Super comfortable, breathable and gets softer with every wash. Hemp is also organic, eco-friendly and can help save the planet. Hemp is the perfect fabric for your underwear.

Check it all out at WAMA on Facebook, as well as WAMA on Twitter, and WAMA on Instagram. 

 

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Backyard Kids Activities #Summer2020

 

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Consider These Elements When Writing a Protagonist

Creating a protagonist is crucial for your story since this character drives the direction it takes. Worldbuilding and well-developed supporting cast and antagonists do not go far without a strong protagonist to interact with. As you craft this character, ensure that he or she has these important elements. 

A Clear Goal 

A strong protagonist needs to have a clear objective that drives him or her to be proactive throughout the story. A passive protagonist is easily forgettable and can be lost to other elements in the tale. Think about something the protagonist wants and ensure his or her actions throughout the story work towards reaching said goal. Also, explore the character's psychology and think about why that goal is personally important. These layers in the protagonist's quest make it more compelling. 

Numerous Conflicts 

As the protagonist tries to achieve said goal, there must be conflicts that get in the way. Conflicts manifest through multiple forms, from internal doubts to physical barriers and active antagonists. Characters need these problems to not just create new events and progress the story, but they can also either reinforce or discourage the protagonist's believes and methods. Without them, the protagonist reaches the end too easily and without any dynamic change. 

Flaws and Strengths 

One of the traits of a strong main character is likability. The best way to achieve it is by giving him or her a healthy mix of strengths and weaknesses. Making the character too weak creates apathy, while making them too strong makes them too invincible. You can have accomplished, skilled protagonists like prince general rehoboam henderson nv as long as they have some flaws as well. Connect the character's personality failings to the internal conflicts in the story for strong drama.  

Creating the best protagonist possible is not always an easy task. Incorporate these basic elements to your main character to start your writing process on a strong note.  

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Must-Read Books #Summer2020

 

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How You Can Make Extra Cash This Week

Many people are having a hard time making ends meet since the pandemic started months ago. With people gradually getting back to work, there's still so many that need to catch up on bills. If you're looking for fast money, don't despair. Here are four ways you can make extra cash this week.

Sell Your Old Stuff

One way you've surely heard to make extra money is by selling your old things. If you think you have nothing worth selling, think again. Older clothing in good shape sells extremely well, as do shoes, pocketbooks, backpacks and almost anything in good condition. Just photograph your things and post online for the best exposure.

Inspect Your Jewelry

Another area that can net you much needed funds is by getting paid cash for gold Springfield MA. Inspect your jewelry box today for unwanted gold items. Even if it's broken, you can still sell it since they go by weight. Selling your gold can bring some immediate relief to your financial situation.

Become a Gig Worker

If you're ready to earn more on a regular basis, consider becoming a gig worker. Gig workers take lots of temporary side and freelance jobs that match their skill set such as photography, writing and even web design. You can also be an independent contractor driving your car or delivering groceries. Applying is usually an easy process and you can start earning now.

Get Crafty

Are you a crafty person? If you've got a craft specialty that you do well, you can make a tremendous amount of money selling on a craft site. Think jewelry, keychains, sewn items or pottery. People who have just started by selling a handful of products have gone on to make thousands of dollars.

Put in the Effort

It's extremely stressful to not have enough money to pay your bills. Luckily, there are many ways to make some extra cash. Each one of them takes a little effort on your behalf, but the rewards are well worth it.

 

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Healthy Alternatives

In today’s world, it’s hard to navigate staying healthy. It can be difficult to avoid big brand names and everyday items that you know are bad for you because you don’t have a good substitute. Luckily, there are many ways you can incorporate healthier alternatives into your life to keep you feeling energetic and ready to take on the world. Check out these 3 ways to alter your daily routine today:

Nicotine

If you are addicted to cigarettes or chew, then you know hard it can be to kick your nicotine habit. Even worse, if you have friends that smoke, it can be hard to quit smoking without feeling as though you’re also losing out on your social time. Don't fret! There are many options that allow you to reduce your nicotine intake slowly while removing the harsh effects that tobacco can have on your lungs and mouth. These options range from disposable vape pens to re-fillable e-cigarettes and can be found online in stores such as smokingthings or in local convenience stores and smoke shops.

Caffeine

While energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster can get you super amped up, they can also leave your body feeling overexerted. They are usually packed full of sugar or sugar-alternatives that make you gain weight and give you a harsh crash later in the day. If you’re looking to getting healthy, sugar-free caffeine, try working in herbal teas to your diet. Mate is a great high energy tea from South America that delivers energy without the unnatural additives. Green tea is a great option for a lower dosage of caffeine that has many other health benefits including boosted metabolism, higher brain functioning and reduced bad breath.

Pharmaceuticals

Going to the doctor is supposed to help you with your health, but it’s difficult when they push a multitude of pharmaceuticals that can have harsher side effects than the root problem. In the case that you want to feel healthier but don’t want to be going to the drug store every week, there are many preventative holistic medicine practices that can be added to your day-to-day life. Adding doses of garlic, fish oil and antioxidants are just a few of the ways you can gain a better immune system and brain functioning.

Regulating what you put into your body is a great way to check-in with yourself. You don’t have to jump off a bridge just because your friends do, just like you don’t have to choose mainstream products that poison your body.

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Handling Temper Tantrums in Younger Children

Parenting young children can be challenging, especially when they enter the toddler and preschool years. During this time, their tiny bodies are trying to understand big emotions, which often leads to temper tantrums and active defiance. These events can be stressful for parents, but there are ways to handle them more effectively.

Utilize Helpful Resources

Searching for help through books, articles and a parent-child communication guide is an excellent place to start. Learning from the observations and ideas of others is a great way to figure out what works best with your child. Remember that every situation is unique, so you may have to try several options before you find a right fit. What works now may also change in just a few short months, so stay flexible and keep researching along the way.

Keep Your Cool

While outbursts and tantrums can push your patience to the limit, it's important to stay calm when your young child is acting out. Rising to meet their level often only leads to a worse outcome, hurt feelings and guilt. Children model the behaviors they see, so keep your cool at all costs. Eventually, they will learn to pick up on your calmer approach to the situation. In addition, your actions often play a huge part in settling your child.

Show Unconditional Love

Dealing with stubborn behavior day after day can make any parent weary and exasperated. However, it's important to communicate your love to your child every day. Verbalize it, but show it with your actions as well. Don't cut back on meaningful opportunities with your child because of your frustration. Many times, children act out when they long to feel supported, safe and valued.

For most children, temper tantrums fade with age. However, if you are ever concerned with your child's behavior, talk to your pediatrician. They can help offer perspective and guidance as you continue to parent your child.

 

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How To Improve Your Credit Score

Your credit score plays a huge role in your finances. If you have a decent credit score, you can qualify for large loans with excellent interest rates when you need to make a large purchase such as a house or a new vehicle. If you have a poor credit history, you may have trouble securing the loans you need. Although raising your credit score may seem like an impossible challenge, you can do so if you are disciplined about how you spend your money. Try these three tips to improve your credit score within a few months.

Apply for Small Loans

Although it may seem counterproductive to incur additional debt when you are trying to raise your credit score, applying for short term loans no credit checks is actually a great way to establish a good credit history. Your credit score is directly impacted by whether or not you make payments on time so make sure you pay off your loan during the specified loan period. The faster you pay it off, the higher your credit score will rise.

Pay More Than the Minimum Required Each Month

Credit cards and loans only require you to make minimum payments each month, but it will likely take years for you to pay each card off if you only make the minimum payment each month. You will also end up paying an astronomical sum in the form of interest, so you want to pay your cards off as quickly as possible. Creating a strict monthly budget can help you understand how much money you can afford to pay on your credit cards each month. Ideally, you want to double your minimum payment so you can cover the interest and chip away at debt but you may not be able to pay so much right away. Even paying five or ten dollars more than the minimum can help you pay off your cards more quickly.

Keep Lines of Credit Open

Because one major factor in determining your credit score is analyzing the radio of incurred debt to available credit, it is a good idea to keep lines of credit open even after you have paid the cards off. The more credit you have available, the higher your credit score will be.

Raising your credit score is not an impossible task. Start by implementing these three tips and see how they affect your score. Chances are you will see an improvement within a few months.

 

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Decorating Tips for Anyone On a Budget

As you look around your home, you realize that it’s time for some updating. The thing is, you’re on a bit of a budget. Here are a few tips that can help you decorate your home for less.

Paint Your Walls

One of the cheapest things you can do to redecorate your home is to give your walls a brand-new coat of paint. A fresh coat or a new color can instantly update a space. If you don’t want to paint the whole room, try an accent wall.

Shop for Deals

You can find some amazing décor at flea markets, second-hand stores, and yard sales. You can also look online for discount home goods.

Declutter

Before you start worrying about things to buy, start by getting rid of the things you don’t use. Go room by room and gather up old, outdated items. If the items are still in decent condition and still usable, donate them to a local charity. Otherwise, throw them away. There’s no need to hold onto anything you won’t use anymore, and cleaning out the clutter can help give your home a fresh slate.

Rearrange Your Furniture

Simply rearranging your furniture can change the look and feel of a room. You can make a small living room feel instantly larger just by moving a few things around.

To take it one step further, give your furniture a new look. Invest in some slipcovers for your couches and armchairs. Get some new covers for your throw pillows.

Change Out Some Hardware

Kitchen and bathroom renovations are some of the most expensive home updates. Fortunately, you don’t have to tear apart these rooms and replace everything to update them.

Instead of a complete renovation, change some hardware. Replace drawer pulls and cabinet door handles. You can find all different styles of pulls, knobs, and handles at home improvement stores for a couple of dollars per piece. Whether you’re going for a traditional, contemporary, or rustic look, you’re sure to find the hardware that best suits your tastes.

Pulls and handles aren’t the only things you can replace for cheap. To complete the look of your kitchen or bathroom, consider switching out faucets, towel racks, and other hardware.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to refresh your home. With just a few simple, inexpensive changes, you can breathe new life into it and transform it into a place you love. 

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Prank-O For #FathersDay2020

Prank-O was born from The Onion and raised by retail. Hell bent on making gift giving an entertaining experience, Prank-O turns their customers into comedians by bringing back the art of the prank.

They have gag gift boxes, and quite a variety. They are decent sized to find an actual gift to go into. It is hilarious to watch a person spend the time to carefully unwrap a gift only to find their gift is.....a Fart Filter! This is perfect to get a laugh on Father's Day or any other holiday. Or if you just randomly want to pretend to gift a friend with The Roto Wipe!
Check it all out at Prank-O on Facebook, as well as Prank-O on Twitter, and Prank-O on Instagram.  

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Salonpas For #FathersDay2020

For a dad who suffers from aches and pains, a gift that says you really care is a suite of pill-free OTC analgesic products from Salonpas. Treating mild to moderate pain in the safest way possible demands using topical pain relief medications like from Salonpas. Please advise if you would like to receive the full line of following topical Salonpas product, available at leading retailers nationwide, for editorial consideration for any gift guide you may have in the works.

We got some awesome products, and it is great because both Jason and I suffer from back pain, neck pain, all over everywhere pain. We work hard, like so many people do, and sometimes need just a little something to help us heal and make it through the day, or night. Salonpas sent Hanging Off The Wire​ the following:Salonpas Pain Relief Patch Large is the first FDA-approved OTC pain relieving patches, now double-sized!Salonpas Lidocaine Pain-Relieving Gel Patch provides numbing, unscented maximum strength pain relief available without a prescription.Salonpas Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving Liquid provides an unscented, no mess roll on featuring maximum strength pain relief.Salonpas Lidocaine Plus Pain Relieving Cream offers maximum unscented pain relief without a prescription and includes benzyl alcohol to numb nerves fast.Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch features three powerful pain relievers in convenient, versatile patches with Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch Large offering larger patches to cover more areas.Salonpas Gel-Patch HOT includes menthol which starts to cool on contact while Capsaicin (derived from chili peppers), creates a warm sensation.Salonpas DEEP Relieving Gel rushes 3 powerful pain fighters that penetrate and treat pain for up to 8 hours. Salonpas Jet Spray provides 2 powerful pain fighting ingredients to freeze the pain and keep it away.Salonpas HOT patches provide warming relief for large pain areas.
With topical analgesics recommended as the first-line of treatment by physicians in much of the world, it’s time for the United States to follow suit. The Centers for Disease Control is guiding physicians to consider topicals as “alternative, first line” treatment for pain, “thought to be safer than systemic medications” with “lidocaine for neuropathic pain, topical NSAIDs for localized osteoarthritis, topical capsaicin for musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain.” By putting the medicine right at the site of pain, bypassing the stomach and liver, Salonpas can use less medicine to deliver an effective dose. Try it and I think you will agree that Salonpas offers powerful relief when and where you need it.
Check it all out at Salonpas on Facebook, as well as Salonpas on Twitter.  

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.