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What to Do with Your Amazon Gift Card

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(This post uses affiliate links. Read the last paragraph for more information.) The week after Christmas is the best time for authors because that’s when most people buy their books. You may wonder why this time of year generates so many sales for authors. It’s because people get Amazon gift cards for Christmas and want to spend on things they might not otherwise buy throughout the year. Books have become one of life’s guilty pleasures. They make the perfect gift for yourself and others.

Buy Books

Obviously, you should get my books with your Amazon gift card. I’ve written 16 books, including my latest in the style of Choose Your Own ending books. Creativity skills for better problem solving, fictional answers to questions I had in Russia, and autobiographical tales about My Life in the Projects and My Life in the Peace Corps. For the younger set, I have Polly Penguin Wants to Fly. Whether you’re looking for entertainment or information, I have a book for you. My favorite is The Pirate Union for its sense of 90s’ humor.

Need More Books                     

But Shad, I have all your books. Then I recommend picking up books by Darren Lamb, Drue M. Scott, and T. M. Brenner. They’re stories are unique and not something you’d get from mainstream book publishers. If you want more creativity in your story-telling, these three authors have it in spades. Which reminds me, I’ve got to get back to editing Lamb’s and Scott’s books. That’s on me.

I Don’t Read

If you’ve gotten this far in this article, clearly, you do read. You just don’t think of yourself as a reader. That’s okay. Amazon has lots of other products available for your purchase. I would stick in the movies area, but music is also nice. I love Legos, even if I can’t afford them. Whatever you need, Amazon has it, and if you use one of my affiliate links, I’ll get a commission and your product won’t cost you anything more.

What To Do with Your Etsy Gift Cards

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Gift cards make some of the easiest gifts. You don’t have to worry about the size or color being right, and you can give them to a place that you know the person likes. But what do you do when you get a lot of gift cards? If they’re Etsy gift cards, we’ve got a solution for you. (Even if you didn’t get any Etsy gift cards, you can still take advantage of these great items.)

Sophie Scarfs

Our most popular item by far has been the Sophie scarf. This versatile accessory is soft and warm. They’ve been leaving the shop as fast as Jenya can knit them, and the reviews have been amazing. If you’ve never indulged in a scarf before, now’s the time. Keeping your neck warm makes a huge difference for the rest of your body, and these Sophie scarfs are the right choice for it.

Stuffed Bears

Jenya’s handmade plushies are unique, full of personality and soft. They become fast friends with their adoptive parents and are designed to be there in good times and bad. Jenya has one bear available at the moment. If bears aren’t your thing, we also have penguins and roly poly penguins at our Etsy shop!

Other Clothing

Jenya has also knitted a shawl, a poncho, and a blouse. These items are made for the petite person. They are designed for everyday luxury.

Etsy Gift Cards

When you give and Etsy gift card and it gets used, you’re helping a micro-business maintain their enthusiasm and productivity. More importantly, you’re getting a handcrafted item that will last for years. Thank you for finding and supporting us.