What Is Happening Today On Gather - Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Today was the first time I had been outside since I arrived home from surgery and it is Beautiful out there. The grass is turning a bright green, The trees are budding and the scent of Springtime is in the air.  Awe! Life is good!

There are just so many wonderful things happening in the community. I just don't know where to begin! Grab a cushion from the corner and put it on the swing. Lets just sit and chat a bit. I do hope you are having a wonderful day!

 

 

 

Springtime means "spring cleaning." I mean- who thought up that chore? Just when you want to get out of the house - someone says we need to "Spring clean!"  What kinds of products do you use when you spring clean?Do You purchase new rugs?  Have you ever considered that you may be putting more chemicals into your home than you are taking out? You could be  hurting  the environment as well? Learn how you can be stylish, yet sustainable. This week in The Green the topic of discussion is DECORATE. Click here to join the conversation on this topic. Read about innovative ideas from environmentally friendly designers. And tell us your concerns and share your tips.

 

 

 

 

YOU COULD WIN $100. TARGET GIFT CARD

Each year millions of Americans  donate to charity - in the form of cash or used items. Are you one of those who donate to charity? Would you be willing to donate at least 5 items from your closet for a chance to win a $100. Target Gift Certificate?  This month, the Collins Group challenges you to do some spring cleaning and donate your clothes to someone in need. This is a wonderful opportunity for you do do some goodwill in your hometown community and share it with the Gather Community.  For all the rules and regulations - go here.  Good Luck!  You could be the winner!

 

 

 

 

YOU COULD WIN A "MADE WITH CARE LIBRARY" BEFORE THEY GO ON SALE ANYWHERE!

I love the gardening season! If just feels so good to see the fruits of your labor as you watch the seeds turn to plants and then the ultimate high is when the veggies and fruit appear. Yummy!  Those planted flowers and bulbs are always a delight to see bloom. Even if you only have a window, you can plant something.

The Parenting Group is always filled with wonderful ideas.  Carroll Beauvais of DK Publishing has just published an article Plant A Window Garden - Get  a copy of "First Garden Activity Book."  In this article, she explains how to have your own window garden. She also tells of a great opportunity to win a copy of "First Garden Activity Book." Over the next four weeks, the parenting group will ask for you to share stories about your child's cooking and gardening activities. If your article is selected  not only will you receive the activity book but you will be put in a drawing to receive the "Made With care Library"  before it hits store shelves in June. For all the info you will need, go here.  So get those camera's rolling and those keyboards clanking. You may be the winner! Good luck!

 

 

 

 

 HEADS UP!! GATHER CHANGES TO COME

Shh!!! Don't tell anyone but I heard that Pam Johnson (note my voice is getting lower?)  knows what is going on around the Gather Community! Shh!!!   I took these photos while I was out in the community today. There is something going on!  This is all I know:  Pam has been giving us some hints about the BIG CHANGE. She has published an article with some of her secrets in it. Keyword being "some."   It looks like she will be publishing at least two more articles as well.

In just a few days, Gather will unveil some exciting upgrades to the site.

NEW PROFILE DISPLAY

Your "Namespace" has been combined with your "My Gather" page so everything relevant to you will be accessible in one place. You will also be able to "feature" any articles, images, and video that you have produced and are most proud of, which is the new "spotlight" feature.

CONTENT VIEW COUNTS
You will be able to see how many times your articles, images, and video have been viewed.

MY GATHER PAGE FEEDS
We are introducing a Friend Feed, Group Feed, and "Feed Me" interest feed that will let you keep track of the people and topics that you care about most. These feeds can be filtered by various activities and friend sets.  You really must sneak on over there and take a peek. Just follow this link.  We can all chat about it here if you would like to. Wow I am really excited to hear all the changes that are about to take place around here. What have you heard??   I won't tell. :)

 

 

 

 

No doubt, you all know or have seen Tiffany D.  around the community. Tiffany is such a sweet person. She is expecting a new addition to her family soon. It is a little girl. Congratulations Tiffany!  Renee (President of baby James Foundation)~ is giving her a baby shower and you are invited.  The shower will take place @  8 PM Central Time in the Moms2B group.  The Moms2B Group is for those who are Pregnant or Trying to conceive.   The Moms2B group is a place for you to discuss your first experiences and share them with others who are entering the journey into motherhood. Also get expert advice.

 

 

 

 

 1.  Jill~Sexy back~ V. owns the group Money Saving Tips & Tricks. This is a group to post your tips and tricks for saving money. This is NOT a post anything group. Please only post articles that contain tips or tricks on how to save money.   In this group, you will find lots of people have posted their tips and tricks. Maybe you could use some of the tips already posted or maybe you have some tips that we could use.

2.  Angie S. is the owner of The Emotional support System group.  This group is place where a diverse group of people gather to support each other and reach out to others in emotional distress. Sometimes we all just need a shoulder to lean on. It is nice to know where to go when we need that shoulder or when we can be that shoulder.

 

 

 

Today On Gather article is published each weekday to the group Today On Gather and Gather Essentials: News .

You will find many more updates in  past articles.

I have a Question for you: This question is a test of sorts. "Do You Enjoy Contests?" Do You Like To Win Fun Things? This is the second day, these same questions have been ask. Just wondering if you are reading all the info found in these articles??