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Inspired by a True Story: Valiant One

January 28, 2025 By Debra Pearlstein

In the heart-pounding military thriller VALIANT ONE, a routine mission spirals into a fight for survival when a US Army helicopter crashes deep within North Korean territory. With their communications equipment destroyed, Captain Edward Brockman (Chase Stokes) and Specialist Selby (Lana Condor) must lead the team through hostile terrain, cut off from US military support as they attempt a daring escape across the treacherous Demilitarized Zone.  Starring Chase Stokes (Netflix’s Outer Banks) and Lana Condor (Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Ever Loved). Rated R – https://www.valiantonemovie.com/

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Briarcliff Entertainment.

Refresh and Renew your Glow with Hyaestic 0,5% Pure Retinol

November 13, 2024 By Debra Pearlstein

I’ve always believed that beauty is not how we look, but, how we feel. It is from within, not without. With that in mind, for me, beauty means health, well-being and a natural glow.

I was excited to try products from Hyaestic because they are rooted in scientific expertise and are advanced in their formulation and their efficacy. With their carefully selected active ingredients, the full potential of your skin becomes available. What I love is that they seem to share my view in that everyone deserves to feel their best, and that their skincare solutions promote not only amazing skin health, but also an overall sense of wellbeing. They encourage love and self-care, which I’m all about. Their products are about empowering us to embrace our own unique beauty.

Let’s face it. The world is stressful enough! So, why not choose products that help you nurture yourself and simply target whatever is in your way.

I actually had never tried Retinol products so that was one I really wanted to check out. Starting an anti-aging routine early on can help enhance our beauty and how we feel, which is really what matters. I definitely picked the right product, Hyaestic 0,5% Pure Retinol. This formula contains nutrients that help prevent the aging process of the skin, increase collagen production, improve skin firmness, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and diminish dullness for a more even skin tone.

I really wasn’t sure what to expect, so, of course I tried a small amount first. The directions clearly state:

Apply a small amount to the face and neck every evening. If a retinol product has never been used before, begin twice a week 2-3 days apart, increasing frequency slowly until daily use is tolerated.

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant

I was actually thrilled to find out that this retinol was actually very gentle on my skin. I had no issues whatsoever with it and it felt good from Day One, and I use it daily. The packaging is simple yet perfect. The formula came out easily and was just the right amount. Applied to my face, it felt soothing and hydrating. I noticed immediately that my skin looked smoother, healthier and younger. It was glowing. I have tried a lot of skincare products, but, I am seriously so impressed with this one that I want to try more of the products in the line that apply to my skincare concerns. You can check them out here!

My skin felt damaged and dry before, but, this pure retinol repairs and protects it, stimulating the renewal of skin cells and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It can even help treat acne and shrink pores, reduce pigmentation and even skin tone and any rough texture you might have. It would perfectly complement most anti-aging routines.

Here are the key ingredients:

0.5% pure, stabilized Retinol along with Hyaluronic Acid which synergistically intensifies the skin’s hydrating matrix for a firmer look. Vitamin E serves as a potent antioxidant. It targets the skin’s hydrating matrix to reduce the look of fine lines and coarse wrinkles. It also contains a humectant Sodium Hyaluronate and calming Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (which I love!)

I am at a point in my life where it is out with the old and in with the new. I am moving on from what doesn’t work in my life and trying new solutions. Stepping forward unafraid is where I am at. With that in mind this product is ideal. It helps renew skin cells and leaves my skin glowing! And, as, I said at the very beginning of this entry, it’s all about how YOU feel. You aren’t doing this for anyone else, because there is no one else you really need to please. Loving and caring for myself has helped my life fall into place and made me so much happier.

If you are always trying to be normal You will never know how amazing you can be. Maya Angelou

April 20, 2023 By Debra Pearlstein

Shop Macy’s With the App for Great Holiday Savings!

December 20, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 16 Comments

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

The holidays are just around the corner! Creative decorations illuminate the neighborhood, festive music is playing everywhere, and all our favorite Christmas movies are here to enjoy with a warm mug of hot cocoa.

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is choosing gifts for my friends and family to share the love, and one of my favorite stores is Macy’s! I’ve gone there ever since I was a child with my Mom and have such fond memories. They have a myriad of items and great sales. Macy’s also has a fantastic app that will help you shop from the comfort of your home!

You can shop from anywhere with the app and you can have the items shipped to you, or, if you want then sooner, you can pick them up at a Macy’s near you. The app has all the special offers that are running, discounts, gifting ideas and more. It’s really so convenient and I’ve found some amazing deals for this holiday season.

Download the app here!

Fun fact: Did you know that Macy’s Herald Square is one of the largest department stores in the world and covers almost an entire New York City block?

I’ve found some great last-minute deals for you and here’s a code to use!

Extra 20% Off Your Order at Macys

  • Coupon Code: GIFT
  • Sale Dates: 12/20 – 12/24
  • Restrictions may apply

My bedroom is my sanctuary, so I’m loving this Hotel Collection Primaloft Hi Loft Down Alternative All Season Comforter, Created for Macy’s. Save over $150.

Skincare is always a great gift and Kiehl’s is a favorite of mine! You can find adorable high-quality gift sets like this 5-Pc. Ultra Hydrators Set (a $58 value, now only $30)
What’s a holiday season without some cool new pajamas? Like this Alfani French Terry Pajama Set, Created for Macy’s. Only $23.63 with CODE GIFT (from $69.50)

And, I don’t know about you, but, the cool weather inspires me to cook warm meals for my family. I’m loving this Granite Stone Diamond Farmhouse 13-Pc. Ceramic Nonstick Coating Cookware Set – $127.49 (from $249.99) in red, blue or aqua.

Happy Gifting! Happy Shopping! Happy Saving! Happy Holidays!

Download, Play, & Win with Super Squares!

November 1, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 13 Comments

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This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

Being from the Boston area, I grew up loving sports and always watched with my Dad. Whether it was the Red Sox (his favorite), the Celtics, the Bruins or the Pats, the moments we spent together rooting our teams on are so special and meaningful to me.

As I got older and had my own family, we continued those traditions.  The kids were all involved in playing sports, and going to their games was another family highlight.
So, when it comes to NFL season, we always had gatherings at our home for family and friends including everyone’s favorite drinks, appetizers and pizza. The lucky shirts and hats came out, and, even when Tom Brady left, our passion for our team was still as strong as ever. He gave us some great seasons for sure.


I recently found a new fun game show app called Super Squares that can earn football fans rewards for making predictions on games and watching some commercials.  It’s free and simple to set up and you can get it from The App Store or Google Play where it’s available to US and Canada residents 21 and older.


Check this out: There’s over $2.2 million in cash and prizes up for grabs!


Super Squares is all about live football, so before the games start, you submit your predictions on the upcoming game, i.e. the final score and the amount of passing yards. During commercial breaks, the app shows you ads and you can get more points for rating and answering correct questions about them. You can also have your friends and family sign up and list you as their “Buddy” and when they win, you win!


Exclusive Opportunity: Valpak VIPs can win even more on Monday nights starting 11/22 with exclusive prizes; so look for your Valpak envelope and enter your unique “VIP Code” from the envelope above your address. You could win an extra $20,000 weekly prize. How cool is that!

Fur Baby Love

August 12, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot

Being a pet parent never ceases to bring me joy! Our pets are part of our families, and we are grateful to have found one another.

In my furbaby searches, I recently came across The Goody Pet, and I’m loving their interesting articles and reviews all about pups.
I’d heard about Teddy Bear Pomeranians, which resemble a small bear, but really didn’t know much about them until I read the article on their site.

If you’re looking for a group of dedicated pet lovers hoping to give back to the community with their knowledge on pets, check out The Goody Pet!

Save up to 55% on Best-Selling School Supplies at Office Depot / OfficeMax!

August 10, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 9 Comments

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

A new school year is so exciting with new friendships and new adventures! It’s a time of bonding with your kids and talking to them about their hopes, dreams and concerns for the upcoming school year. And, of course, there is the tradition of back-to-school shopping. There’s nothing like fresh school supplies to create anticipation and excitement and get kids in the mood for learning and new experiences.

We’ve always loved shopping for back to school supplies at Office Depot / Office Max! They have everything you need and the savings are great! In fact, you can save up to 55% on back-to-school bestsellers.

Right now, you’ll also get 20% Off One Regular Priced Item with an Office Depot / OfficeMax Email Sign Up.

There are awesome choices for kids of all ages. Here are some favorites that are on my school supplies shopping list:

Backpacks are at the top of the list and Office Depot, Office Max has wonderful choices. Right now, I’m loving this beautiful blue High Sierra Swoop Backpack with its 17″ Laptop Pocket from Urban Decay on sale for $20.99 (save $14!)

This Office Depot Brand Stellar Poly Notebook (8-1/2″ x 11) is on sale for $2.00. So, why not pick up a bunch in different colors and styles. I love this striped one:

We love gel pens here and these Paper Mate® InkJoy® Gel Pens in Assorted Ink Colors are perfect. I’m going to pick up an extra pack for at home too!

Next up, for great savings are some classics. These Crayola crayons are only 50 cents! And a box of 10 Crayola markers is just 99 cents! You really can’t beat that.

Office Depot® Brand 2-Pocket Poly Folders in a rainbow of colors are only 45 cents.

And, let’s not forget those cleaning essentials. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are on sale for $3.99 (save $2!)

If you’re looking for a Chromebook, now’s the time to get some great deals at Office Depot/Office Max!

This 11.6″ HP 11a-na0040nr Chromebook with Touch Screen is an awesome deal at $169.99 (save $130!)

One more thing! Savings.com is giving away five $100 e-gift cards to spend at Office Depot / OfficeMax to help folks out with Back to School shopping! Simply enter here.

Back-to-School means new possibilities, new beginnings, new friends and a wealth of creativity and new learning.

Happy Back-to-School and Happy Shopping!

The Children’s Place: Up to 60% off at the Back to School Sale!

July 20, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 9 Comments

All Girls leggings are on sale!

This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own.

Back to School shopping has always been a favorite at our house, full of excitement and possibilities for kids of all ages! After a rough year of board games and virtual learning, it’s time to celebrate back-to-school with the latest fashions at affordable prices.

I enjoy shopping as much as the kids and it’s so much fun to pick out outfits together.

Now, through July 31, save up to 60% on select items at the Children’s Place!

The Children’s Place really has so many wonderful choices: You can find uniforms, clothes for babies, toddlers and older kids, as well as shoes, accessories and even family outfits.

Happy Back to School and Happy Shopping!

Check out this adorable look:

Start with this gorgeous girls’ floral dress 2-pack at only $19.98. Then add these Girls Buckle Low Heel Booties. Accessorize with this Girls Jeweled Cat Ears Headband for $4.98 and this Girls Butterfly Heart Locket Necklace 2-Pack for $6.48. This Girls Super-Soft Stretch Denim Jacket at 40% off completes the look.

I love this Girls Animals Graphic Tee 3-Pack and this Boys Video Game Graphic Tee 3-Pack, each for only $11.99.

Also, check out this Girls Unicorn Backpack and this Boys Minecraft Backpack 2-Piece Set. Through July 21, Get 40% Off Backpacks!

New Home Buying Tips in a Crazy Market

June 29, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 11 Comments

Find Your Dream Home

Who would have ever imagined the year we’ve had! In 2020, we went from mild worry to full-blown crisis in short time. I still remember the week it all went south. I had been more active than usual and was taking charge of things more regarding my health, work and overall life balance.

Then, it all came to a halt. While all of us tried to make sense out of any of it, one thing became clear. Things had changed radically, and, with them, priorities and values, and we learned what was most important to us.

One of my family members had always been enthralled with living in Manhattan. She thrived on being surrounded by museums, Broadway shows and fabulous restaurants open even at 3 in the morning. She worked hard and enjoyed it, even starting her own company.

When the pandemic came, however, the first thought on her and many others’ minds were to get out of the city.
She and her family had already been affected by COVID and they did not want to push their luck any further. Luckily, they had a home in the Hamptons, so they did have the ability to pick up and go to a calmer climate.

Not everyone has that opportunity. In any case, the Pandemic has more people re-evaluating their spaces and what is important to them. For many, it can mean buying their first home.

But, what an unusual time to buy. The Housing Market is crazy right now! Even the rental market is insane.

According to HomeBuyingInstitute.com:

“In some of the hottest housing markets across the U.S., more than half of all homes sold go for more than the list price. Example: In April of 2021, Austin, Denver and Sacramento all had at least 70% of homes selling above the original list price. Talk about a seller’s paradise.“

It’s truly a seller’s market right now and most new home buyers don’t have the luxury of selling a previous home, so they often use a mortgage loan to finance their purchase.

According to CNNBusiness: The increase in home prices is stunning.

“Nationwide, house prices are up double digits over the past year, and this comes after a decade of solid price gains since the housing market bottomed in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Indeed, the median existing home price — half of homes sold for more and half for less — is closing in on $350,000, almost double what it was a decade ago.“

If you are a new home buyer, try to remain calm amidst the chaos. Here are some tips:

1. Do your research. No matter your reason for purchasing, the process can be daunting for anyone, even if it is not your first time around. The first step is to find your preferred style, i.e. colonial, ranch, split level, modern, and whether it should be a single-family home versus a condominium. All options have their share of advantages and disadvantages.

2. Scout and get information about different neighborhoods to find what truly matches your needs and wants.

What type of ambiance do you seek? Working professionals, students, families? A neighborhood rich in history or one more modern? Are you looking for affordable or luxury? Do you need public transit nearby? Do you need guaranteed parking? Is it near your favorite shops and cafes? What are the schools like?

3. Monitor your credit score and see if anything needs fixing. Your credit score will provide insight to lenders about your financial situation, and it’s important to have all your ducks in a row.

4. Wondering if you should rent or buy a home? I’ve learned so much from MortgageCalculators.info. They offer two calculators which quickly help you decide if it makes more sense to rent or purchase a home. Their calculators are easy and precise. They also have information on comparing loan terms, refinancing and so much more. They also have great information on Government-Backed Home Loans.

Above all, take a deep breath and remember that all good things take time. The more information you gather, the more organized you are, the less headache and stress. We all have enough of that already!

Happy new home hunting!

Cozy at Home

#SDCFathersDay Twitter party 6/10! $3,750 in Prizes!

June 7, 2021 By Debra Pearlstein 5 Comments

Father’s Day is almost here and it’s time to celebrate all the wonderful Dads and Dad-figures in our lives with a fun Twitter Party with Savings.com.

Join us on Thursday, June 10th at 10AM PT/1PM ET for our #SDCFathersDay Twitter party! We’ll be talking all about Father’s Day and Father’s Day gifts! There’ll be $3,750 in gift card prizes up for grabs, so be sure to RSVP to be eligible to win!

Now, on to the fabulous prizes!

Prizes: One (1) $250 e-gift card from Belk, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Old Navy, one (1) $250 e-gift card from The Home Depot, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Lowe’s, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Carhartt, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Advance Auto Parts, one (1) $250 e-gift card from Macy’s, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from Verizon, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from Banana Republic, two (2) $250 e-gift cards from HP and one (1) $500 e-gift card from Macy’s.

How cool are those prizes for yourself or for gifting? It’s going to be a blast!

See you there and don’t forget to RSVP here!

  • Host: @Savings
  • Hashtag: #SDCFathersDay

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Savings.com

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