Reviews And Randomness

At the beginning of June, our sweet (almost 14 year old) Rusty joined the heavenly angels. This episode is simply designed for you to hear my experience, simply because I would have loved to hear how someone else handled this situation. When your kids are involved, it just forces big life events like this with a need of intentionality. We handled this the best way for our family. I absolutely know that. However, this might not be the right thing for yours. My hope is that you take what you can and leave what you don't want. :)   SHOW NOTES: This post contains affiliate links. You don’t pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. I’d also like to call attention if prices I mentioned in this episode were prices I paid at the current time and may not reflect the prices you would pay at the time of reading or listening to this. SNOVID Episode 22 Blueberry Eulogy -Kirkland costco dog bed (I couldn't find the one he has. It was round and huge) so linking to one that is similar on amazon. -blanket (Rusty loved

Episode 33 is a "normal" type of episode. You'll hear products/services that I'm pondering, trying, and loving. In addition, I start out with a STRONG LAURA LESSON regarding gift cards and end the episode with a recap of the recent Sweet & Snack Expo 2021 highlighting some of the new snack and candy releases. Laura Lessons If you are a Costco Member….look at the gift cards online..not just in store. I found one for Jiffy Lube….$37.99 for a $50 egiftcard at the time of this recording. There are lots of options! Pondering -Walnut Hollow Creative Woodburner Introduction Value Pen for Beginners and Intermediate Woodburners -Solo Stove: I just can't seem to let this one go -I really want to paint my deck. It's yelling at me -AnyCart is a new grocery delivery service I'm intrigued with. They say there are no changes or markups when compared to grocery store prices….Tom Thumb, Whole Foods, Amazon, Albertsons came up as options for me. No subscription charges…no delivery fees. I WILL BE TRYING. They make money

If you've ever contemplated trying yoga or don't even really know what it is, this is the episode for you! In Episode 32, I speak with Katy Spartz from Lark+Evergreen virtual yoga studio. Yes....VIRTUAL. That means....you stay at home, do yoga...even with your kids in the next room! We cover what yoga is NOT, what it can do for moms (hint....example: stress and pain relief!!!!), and, of course, products to get started. We also dive into what items Katy is pondering, trying, and loving. It's a fun conversation, and I'm pleased to introduce her to you! Thank you for listening! Make sure to subscribe to the show if you find this episode helpful.  Visit here for the complete show notes

Prime Day 2021 is almost here! I know you know things about Prime Day. It's not new anymore. You know how it works. However, in this episode, I go over some setting reminders to ensure you're all set for those Lightning Deals, so you don't miss out on a good deal! I also offer up quite a few questions to ask yourself before ultimately buying that item you just have to have. The Prime Day shopping extravaganza is something I look forward to, but my oh my, do I need to keep myself in check! SHOW NOTES: This post contains affiliate links. You don’t pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. I’d also like to call attention if prices I mentioned in this episode were prices I paid at the current time and may not reflect the prices you would pay at the time of reading or listening to this. What You Need To Know: -Sign up for 30 day trial if not a Prime Member..set a reminder in your calendar to cancel before that so you don't forget. -Remember to check out Walmart, Target, Best Buy..in fact thanks to seeing

In this episode, I give you the run down on how I received $96.34 back on my credit card statement after ALL of my Apple Airpods Pro drama. I received the price of replacing one of the ear buds all because of the extended warranty benefit from my Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi. No, this is not a plug for you to go sign up for their credit card (although I have no qualms about referring you to them). This is an important reminder for you to familiarize yourself with the benefits you have access to by being a credit cardholder with any credit card company. Take a listen on your podcast app! 

In this episode, I talk about how I don't want a new car, my favorite Facebook group right now, and oh so much more! I am so honored you have stopped by. If you find value in the podcast episode, please consider sharing with a friend.

This week is a quick, whirlwind episode. I talk about the importance of looking at your credit card benefits, Propane Taxi service, and of course, lots of thoughts on Mother's Day. I definitely have a different take on it than most. Thank you for taking time to stop by!  Click Here For Shownotes

In this episode, I talk a ton about how I wish I would have started wearing supportive shoes much earlier on in life. It is possible for you to have comfort, support, and cuteness all in one shoe! I also share my weirdness of loving to visit Costco stores in other states and the gold I find there. :) All in all, it's a normal styled episode of my thoughts on upcoming purchases and products I'm trying, etc. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss my love of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablets I bought for my kids, the tale of a "leak proof" soft sided cooler, and my thought process when it comes to possibly buying bunk beds. Of course, there are lots of other little helpful nuggets spread throughout. As always, thank you for listening and stopping by!

I am all about celebrating small successes. Getting to Episode 25 is a huge one for me! I literally just sat down and came up with 25 tips and observations I've had over my almost 9 years of being a mom. Some are practical, some are opinion, and some are a little vulnerable. I'm happy you are here with me. I know you'll be able to relate to a lot of these!

In this episode, you'll walk away with some practical applications of what not to do with raw meat, a way for you to wow your guests if you're entertaining for Easter, and introduce you to a smoke free bonfire. Thank you for adding this podcast to part of your week. For complete show notes visit the website.  Happy Listening!

In this episode, I talk about the air quality in my house, my dog (Rusty) being an old fart, a delicious new honey I tried that YOU just to have to get, and many other things, of course. Glad you're here! You can listen to Episode 23 on your favorite podcast app.

In this episode, I give a recap of my family's experience having no power for 50+ hours in record winter storm and list out the products I was grateful to have on hand. We were not prepared to be without heat! I learned a lot and want to learn so much more, so I can help YOU be prepared for anything like that in the future.

This week's episode shares a very important Laura Lesson that all iPhone users need to hear. Of course, I share my pondering purchases, items I'm trying, loving, and more. You can listen on your favorite podcast app

The biggest takeaway from Episode 20 is to remember to breathe and take a step back when your kids get on the bandwagon of everything Pokemon! Learn from my mistake! Of course, I'm also sharing my pondering purchases, what I'm trying, loving, and the latest consumer news I think YOU might be interested in.

Learn from my BIG parenting mistake and hear what purchases I'm loving, trying, pondering and some relevant consumer news I think will be interesting to you! Welcome to the Shortcut Shopper Podcast! 

The Reviews and Randomness Podcast is changing its name to Shortcut Shopper. The structure of the show will remain the same...just a new look and name! 

In this episode, you will learn how to use Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) to get cash back for your everyday purchases. In a little over 3 years, I've earned over $400 cash back with not a lot of effort on my part....that's not too bad!   For complete show notes: Visit: www.reviewsandrandomness/rakuten

I had so much fun interviewing my "Experience Life" Expert, Diamond Bailey from JacobandDiamond.com. Diamond and her husband, Jacob, are YouTubers, photographers, and so much more. They work hard to intentionally try new experiences and challenges, so their life stays fresh and fun!  Enjoy!  Visit reviewsandrandomness.com/17 for complete show notes.   

YOUinterview episodes are where I highlight everyday, normal women (like yourself), and see what products/services are being used, any pondering purchases, etc and see where the conversation leads us. However, Episode 16 is a SPECIAL YOUinterview featuring my daughters, Ellie and Hannah. They are six and seven years old, just under 14 months apart and act silly as can be in this recording. I naively set out to have an informative conversation with these two and quickly realized I was way wrong in thinking this would be a simple episode to put together for you!