Tips and Tales for Mom
The Reviews and Randomness blog/podcast is still alive, just transforming to a new name….Shortcut Shopper! I’ll be making changes to the site, podcast, etc., so hang in there if it looks a little all over the place. š
I’m hoping to be back creating new podcast episodes and blog posts for you soon. I’m excited you’re here!
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!
Hope you enjoy listening to Diamond and I talk about how she got started in this, her experiences, and of course, we do a little favorite product talk in there too. Plus, I think it’s so funny how I know her. I can’t wait to share Diamond’s sweet, friendly, and fun personality with you. Don’t forget to check out her and Jacob’s Youtube channel!
Listen to Episode 17 on your favorite podcast app or click the player below:
As always, I appreciate you being here “experiencing life” with me. š
Let me know what experiences or challenges YOU want to try! List them in the comments. I genuinely want to know!
SHOW NOTES This post contains affiliate links. You donāt pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. Iād also like to point out that 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.
Want to know Jacob and Diamond more? Visit them here:
Website and click on Shop to see their “Experience Life” shirts
YouTube channel
Diamond & Jacob Instagram
Diamond’s Instagram
Jacob’s Instagram: (don’t forget about Jacobā¦he’s a cool dude! š)
Diamond & Jacob Facebook Page
Products We Discussed:
Joby Gorillapod
Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod
Canon G7X (Vlog Camera)
Travel Compression Storage Bags
Other Links Referenced:
Episode 003ā¦Summary: Don’t buy two kayaks without knowing what you’re doing! Learn from my spending mistake!
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! š
You can listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app or click the play button below. Hope you enjoy getting a sneak peek into my daily life living with these two little things, I affectionally call “my creatures”. š
SHOW NOTES This post contains affiliate links. You donāt pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. Iād 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.
TREX (Crunch) TY Flippables – This link says it’s a dragonā¦.it is not! š
Barbie Newborn Dog (birthing mom dog toy)
Barbie Doggy Daycare Doll & Pets
Crayola 140 Count Art Set, Rainbow Inspiration Art Case
Moonlight Owl TY Flippables (Ellie calls hers “Hootie”)
Skechers Shoes– I can’t find Ellie’s shoes online! š
Shoe String King Shiny Metallic Shoelaces for Sneakers and Shoes
Fila Gammatize Girls Shoe
Haktoys HAK101 Blue Upgraded Invincible Tornado Acrobatic Stunt RC Car
In this episode, I explore a few recent experiences I’ve had with Amazon. You’ll hear my new love of Amazon Lockers, returning to UPS without packing your box, damaged package, subscribe and save, and reordering items you’ve purchased before. It’s a lot of information in a short episode!
You can listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app or simply click the player below to get it going. If you have any Amazon-loving friends, I’d appreciate it if you’d share this episode with them. As always, thanks for being here with me!
Show Notes: This post contains affiliate links. You donāt pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. Iād 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.
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Amazon Lockers:
Here’s a great article about Everything You Need To Know About Amazon Lockers
Here’s my little recap from the show:
Delivering to a Locker:
-choose an Amazon Locker as the delivery method
-upon delivery, Amazon will send you a code
-when you arrive at the Locker, input your code on the screen.
-a compartment will open up and take your box!
Returning to a Locker:
-when selecting your delivery options, select “more options”
-select Amazon Locker and find your preferred location
-You print your label and pack it up.
-Arrive at the locker and select that you are returning on the screen
-Input your code that Amazon gave you with your return label details
-A compartment will open up. In my case, there was no way my box was going to fit in that tiny space, so on the touch screen, I selected “package is too big”
-so I closed the small compartment and a bigger compartment opened.
-put my package in, closed the door, and that was it!
Little Caesar’s Pizza Portal mentioned on Episode 6
Subscribe & Save: This is a great article on all the details!
Laura Learnings from this episode:
-Amazon Lockers are your friend. Don’t be afraid.
-Make sure you are delivering to the correct Amazon locker!
-UPS will now package your return for you, but be prepared with your return QR code on your phone to make it as quick as possible.
-Make sure you select “more options” to print your own label and package your return if you are returning any possibly embarrassing products
-You can return to Kohls if you want and have one nearby
-Save your return receipts just in case you have to prove you actually returned the item.
-If you are uncomfortable with the way your package looks at delivery, you can request a replacement
-Check out any subscribe and save discounts.
-When buying a product you’ve previously purchased, don’t automatically click buy again. Do a quick search first to see if you can find it cheaper.