Project Amazonian Tatas

Several years ago I set up an Amazon affiliate account for another project I was working on. 

That project never really took off but since then, from time to time, I've linked to various products using my Amazon link and last month - for the first time EVER - I got an Amazon gift card as payment.  It was worth $26.32.

Not exactly fabulous after 5 years of being an affiliate but it got me thinking.

It got me thinking that if everyone who read this site clicked my Amazon link before shopping there, I could probably earn enough money to retire, go on vacation, afford to shop at Whole Foods, get my boobs done.

I get that there is ABSOLUTELY no reason for you to click here before you shop at Amazon.  It's an extra step and you're not going to get to grope my new breasts - probably.

But if you were willing to do it, I would TOTALLY appreciate it.

Blogging is pretty time consuming - and despite what you may have heard - it's not particularly lucrative.  I would love to reward my husband for all the nights he's gone to bed alone while I've stayed up writing for you.

And to make you feel even better about it:

I will donate half of whatever I earn from Amazon between now and Christmas to Toys for Tots.

So if you click my AMAZONIAN TATAS link (above on the navigation bar) before you shop at Amazon you'll be helping children who would otherwise not have toys at Christmas.

And you'll be helping to purchase two new toys for my husband - who is essentially a child most of the time.

AND if you're a fan of my blog, you'll INDIRECTLY be helping yourself because I have a feeling that Amazonian Tatas will certainly AUGMENT my blogging material.

Finally, because I've seen what a time suck how valuable Pinterest is, and to provide a little more value to you, I've added my favorite items to my Amazon store. 

If you're an expectant parent I've posted some of my favorite and stress-tested items to my "Parenting" category.

And if you're just interested in some of the things I can't live without there's a section for that too.

You can check out the store here.  Thanks for shopping.

Kit

P.S. Please leave a comment telling me whether you think that this is a great way to leverage Amazon's affiliate program to raise money for a worthy cause - or if you think I'm a dirty capitalist.  I'd really like to know what you think.

Comments

[Veronica]

I tried to log into Amazon for something the other day, only to be told my password was wrong. When I tried to reset the account, they said I needed to give them the last few digits of my credit card that I had purchased with, so that I could verify why I was. Only, I've never bought a thing from Amazon, because of the postage. I was peeved.

I shall click the link, but only because I like you :-)

[Sarah]

Well, maybe slightly dirty capitalist, but overall, generous!

[wasnt_serious]

Not a bad idea and not bad timing either. A friend and co-worker is the preggers and is thinking about her registry. I'll redirect her here and hopefully you, her and Toys for Tots will all win in this fun captitalist game.

[~Kristina]

A tata rescue initiative...I love it!

[Kate]

Would you consider donating at least some of the money to an organization other than Toys for Tots? What they do is great but (at least in some areas) they won't give toys to the kids of undocumented immigrants. Whatever anyone's personal opinions on immigration are I think we can all agree that telling a 5 year old that she can't have a doll because her mommy or daddy doesn't have a Visa is a pretty crappy thing to do.

[Jenny]

What's wrong with your tata's? You've never mentioned that your husband or you do not like them???

I think this is a great way to raise money. I might have to follow your lead and have a Tata Fund Party at my house to raise money for me to get new ones as well...I'll strap a stuffed bra on a big glass jar and provide appetizers and booze in exchange for tips in the tata jar.

[Jenny]

P.S. Don't forget to make your Amazon links open up in a new window, so that you don't loose your viewer to another site/page :)

[anon]

It would only be fair if you posted a picture of what we help you purchase.

[Whitney Soup]

I would love to reward my boyfriend for all the nights he's gone to bed alone while I've stayed up reading your blog for you.

[Wicked]

Of course I will! Toys for Tits, I mean Tots is a VERY worthwhile cause, and one of my fav's! Besides you do so very much for us, I feel it's the least I can do for you and the hubby! Good luck and thanks for helping the kids too! Seriously, it's very cool!!!

[Kit]

Ok, Toys for Tits might be the best name EVER!

[Kit]

Fab tip! You are a rockstar and I am STILL such a beginner!

[Kit]

Jenny-
My tatas are FINE - as long as they are being lovingly cupped by a VERY expensive shaping, lifting and all around cloaking device. Breastfeeding 4 children has left them round and full but not necessarily at the ALTITUDE that I would like them at.
Kit

[Kit]

Kate-
I will look into this and yes, I would consider other organizations. I need to find another organization in Canada because Toys for Tots doesn't exist there.
Thanks for suggesting it.
Kit

[Shan @ Last Shreds Of Sanity]

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Since our idiot governor signed a bill for internet tax that caused Amazon to close it's affiliate program here in CA, I had to find another way. And I did. I think your state is considering a Nexus tax as well.

[Angie]

Maybe it's just me, but the link that you have at the top doesn't work.

[TM]

I think it's a worthwhile cause, but what's in it for us? I think a post surgery picture deal (of the ta-tas only of course) needs to be thrown into the mix so its a win-win-win situation!

[Christina]

I'm with Angie, that link isn't working for me either...and I buy a LOT of shit from amazon. I could get you at least one ta-ta.

[Brian]

Wait! Everyone here is missing the point.

What do you mean by "probably"?

[Tj]

Wish I had thought of it.

[Laura Page]

SUCH a fab idea!! I'm going to make a point to come here before shopping at Amazon!