Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Specifically, I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Here’s why:

I blog because I love to write — not because it makes me money.

To be a good steward of the time I spend writing, I make use of affiliate programs to recommend the things I love. (And you have my promise that I will recommend only what I really love!)

When you click on certain affiliate links on this site, I receive a small percentage here and there for your clicks and your purchases. All such “income” helps cover the many costs of developing, maintaining, and growing this online community.

When a post or page contains affiliate links, you’ll see the following disclosure:

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(Please note that gifts are not tax-deductible.)