I have never given fiction writing a serious try. It’s just that when I read a novel that I really enjoy (right now it’s Dragonfly in Amber book 2 in the “Outlander” series by Gabaldon) I think, “I could never have written this!” and so don’t even try. And that’s OK since the world has enough bad fiction as it is, lol!

But I do dream of a life where I can read at will, go to the library at will and write whenever and whatever I want to. Then I realized that, aside from having the responsibility of my home and family, I can do all of those things almost whenever I want to right now! Because I took the time to learn about cash gifting. Since I like to write, and know more than just a little about Internet marketing, I knew I could do well with this. But what about others? I didn’t want a gifting program that was costly and complicated to get started for those I shared it with.

With most gifting programs I’ve found, there are numerous upfront fees on top of usually having to give up your first gifts to your inviter (called a 1-up system). I have participated in that type of program and they are fine if you have the money. But what I wanted to find was something that just about anyone can get started with without a huge outlay in fees that can add up very quickly, and with a built-in residual effect. I know that with the economy as it is and the recovery slower than any in history, more already busy people are going to be looking for a way to make money at home.

Recently I was fortunate enough to find a cash gifting system that doesn’t require you to know how to do your own promotion (can yo say time-saver??), or to pay out wads of cash for a website and participation in the system. In fact, this system has one small yearly admin fee of $50.

For all of the details, visit (link soon) and sign-in to access the main page. Read the entire page, listen to the testimonials and then you can email or call if you have questions for a quick response. But if it’s Thanksgiving, don’t expect an answer until Friday. Or if you’re contacting me, until Sunday. I’ll be taking some time off from writing this week, to make cardamom rolls, fresh pumpkin pie, apple sauce (not for dinner, I just have sooo many apples to use up!) and to be with my family, which is what I am most thankful for, this and every year.

Warmest,
Tracy

P.S. I added a banner to Amazon.com Deals and one to buy their gift cards. I’ve been happily shopping with Amazon since 1995 when all they had were books! I highly recommend their gift cards if you’re gifting tweens and teens this year. Always a hit.

I just keep feeling better and better about this program and hope that if you’re actively looking for a gifting opportunity, you’ll check this one out.

As for what I’ve been up to today, school is being let out early for the rest of this week. So I was playing in the sun with my kids this afternoon. I also got some reading time in with “Dragonfly in Amber,” my own copy of which arrived yesterday along with the next two in the series:-) Add in Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” and I’m all set with fiction for awhile, lol!

Tonight I’ll be working on self-mastery. I do that every Wednesday night actually (with the ultimate goal being all day long, too). I get on a conference call for graduates of The Release Technique. It’s they best way I’ve found not to be dragged around by my ego all day, and to create things in my life on purpose, rather than by default.

And one more thing that really has nothing to do with gifting:-) Since I used to cook and bake professionally before I became a mom, and food is something that everyone has in common, last night I thought of a new Category for this blog: Cash Gifting Gourmet. I’ll put all posts that end up with a recipe in them there, starting with this one. If you’re looking for a recipe for something in particular, post in the comments and if I have it, I’ll share it!

Warmest,
Tracy

“The family – that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape,
nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to. “   ~ Dodie Smith

I spent the weekend without Internet access which, when I was a network marketer used to drive me nuts, but now I love it. Cash gifting makes the difference.

Because I no longer have to be constantly checking for email from MLM prospects and I no longer have to spend my weekends on the phone. I really dislike that aspect of network marketing. They frame it as a means to time freedom, but in truth you become a slave to the telephone and these days, email.

With this gifting program, people who are interested do sometimes contact me directly which is fine. But a beautiful aspect of it is that they can also email or call directly into the offices of the founder and get all of their questions answered that way. So you are never left waiting and wondering. It’s a service that’s unique to this program as far as I’ve found and free for all.

I logged a lot of reading time over the weekend and am currently on Chapter 17 of “Dragonfly in Amber” the second book in the “Outlander” series by Diana Gabaldon. I posted about why I’m reading it now and not in 1991 when it was originally published, here. Now that I’ve seen the original cover art, I know why I would have walked right past this book with nary a second glance. It is marketed like a romance novel and I was never one to read those. Yes, I just admitted I judge books by their covers, lol! I think lots of people do, or they wouldn’t matter, yes? Anyway, this author didn’t need me as a reader back then to become bestselling.

Along with my book addiction (see post I linked to above if this is news to you) I have another weakness and that is for first editions of the books I really love. I can’t bring myself to spend $49 plus for this one though because of the darn cover art…pathetic I know but what can I say? Maybe I’ll get over it eventually.

I also snagged a terrific salad dressing recipe over the weekend. It’s a maple balsamic and it’s super simple. I’m using the recipe card as a bookmark right now, so hang on a sec…OK, here we go…it’s 1/4 cup (real!) maple syrup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon oil and salt + pepper to taste. Most awesome. You might want to double it.

Anyway, that’s what I’ve been up to. Hope you had a great weekend and if you’re ready to start with this no-fee cash gifting you can do so at my other website here, anytime: New link soon.

Warmest,
Tracy

Last week I found a website called Swap Tree and was super excited so I tweeted about it, and was planning to list a bunch of books there to trade. Well, today I logged on, only to find that I can’t bear to part with any of my books! Each one I picked up I thought to myself, “I might need this one someday” “I might want to read this again” “Oh, I can’t possibly swap this one!” and on, and on…

I guess I’ll have to go up to the attic and look at what I have up there. I must have some books somewhere that I am willing to let go. Heaven knows my husband would be thrilled. Mostly if we ever move again because, as you know, books are heavy….

I mostly read non-fiction but last month learned about the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. Before that I had just bought “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown which I thought I would jump right into when I got it, but then I started  “Outlander” and found that couldn’t put it down! I bought the second one in the series, “Dragonfly in Amber,” along with the next two, from Alibris.  They are still in transit, so I’m also borrowing it from our library so I can have it for this weekend. Any Gabaldon fans out there?

Meanwhile, my update on my cash gifting is that I have my domain name, and I have been assured that my site is in the co-op marketing rotation. By next week the tracking will be in place so I can see how many leads I’m getting and from where.

Warmest,
Tracy