Amazon's Wish List Widget & Link

You might notice in the right column I have added, not only an Amazon Associate widget, but a link to my "Starving Artist Wish List".  I love the fact that I can add, from any page on the web, a product or item to my wish list and I don't have to try and remember where i saw it when I am finally able to purchase it.  The awesome thing is if someone if on a site like Etsy and they see something that they really want, but for whatever reason, aren't sure if they want to buy it right now; they can add it to their wishlist by simply clicking the "Add To Wish List" button located in their bookmark toolbar!

I used this for the "Secret Santa" swap I had in my Military Brats group and I could also use that list to send to whomever.  I'm even thinking of creating a list to send to my husband so when he wants or needs to get me something he can refer to the list and come out the winner every time!

Now, Amazon also has this program for those of us who blog called the "Amazon Associates" program.  This program allows you to make money just like Google Adsense by just adding a widget.  I added this widget today and I'll let you know how it turns out after I have time to test it.

NO New Year's Resolutions Here - Only Lists

I do NOT believe in New Year's Resolutions as resolving to change ourselves should, forever, be an ongoing process. I do believe, whole heartedly, in making lists such as bucket lists, to-do lists, where I want to be in 5 years, and what I want to do in my next life! LOL

With 2009 out of the way and now being smack dab in the beginning of 2010, I have yet to take off, add to, or create any type of list. 2009 was, in fact, the hardest for me and my husband as far as financially and all that has spilled over into this new year. Ugh!

It seems as though when we are financially strapped and in debt our lives end up being affected on a large scale. I hope to do what I can in this area and get back on board with being able to make jewelry and continue doing my art. I truly believe that art is therapy, free therapy, and I just have to pick myself up, dust myself off, and keep going.

So, without further ado, I am off to jot down some ideas and maybe start a few lists or just revamp the old ones. I wish everyone a wonderful new year and may your lists be manageable and doable in this economic stressed world we currently live in.