This will be the last issue of Today On Gather until the Monday December 29th edition. I hope you of you have a wonderful Christmas with those whom you care about the most. Please be careful if you are traveling over the holidays.
There is not much new today so this post will be more of a recap of what is still going on around the community. Hope you find something that is of use to you.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Earning Program Changes Take Affect January '09
In August 2008 Gather expanded the options available when redeeming points by offering Paypal cash payments for all US members. With this exciting option members can use their points to purchase $25, $50 or $100 transfers into their Paypal account as easily as buying a gift card or donating to one of the charities listed at https://earnings.gather.com/ . Because this option is now available for all US members we phased out the old invitation-based cash compensation program and the option to have your payment via a check.
Members who currently receive their payments via checks will be able to continue doing so for redemptions placed through December 30, 2008. We will make some back end changes on December 31. Starting January 1, 2009 all cash payments will be via Paypal and all accounts currently set to show cash earnings will be switched to show point earnings.
As Christmas draws ever closer, we often find ourselves needing quick tips. Gather is the place to find all those tips. remember this group and check here first for those last minute bits of information that will make your holidays run smoother. Lets pull together to help each other have a wonderful stress-free holiday season.
Remember to share your tips as well and have a wonderful Christmas season with your loved ones!
Gather's Secret Santa: Donate Points & Nominate Members in Need
Santa is still taking nominations for Secret Santa.
NOMINATE
To nominate a Gather member in need, send Santa a private message on Gather with the name of the nominee and a description of that member's situation. You both will remain anonymous.
Tips for Baking with the Kids. Win a Free Baking Book!
What baked treats will you and your children be making for the holidays? Be sure to comment by Wednesday, December 24th for your chance to win a free book. One participant will be drawn to receive a copy of my new book, Crumbs Bake Shop in a Box.
Holiday Traditions - Share Yours and Win a $25 Target Gift Card and Gather PointsTM!
Traditions are the reason we look forward to the holidays every year. Do you remember your favorite tradition as a kid? Mine was baking cut-out cookies with my mom! I'm sure we all have traditions we enjoy today - perhaps it's a favorite recipe, a favorite game you play with your family, or a charity your family gets involved with every holiday season. Every family has incredible! holiday traditions - what is yours?
We want you to share your incredible! holiday traditions with us this year. You could win one of two $25 Target gift cards! Post a comment, share an article or share your photos of the holiday tradition. Make sure to use the tag "Incredible Holiday Tradition" for the articles and photos. The Gather Team will choose its favorite two traditions to win the Target gift cards and five other participants to receive 500 Gather PointsTM.
Note: All comments, articles and photos must be posted by December 31st at 11:59pm EST to be considered. You can enter more than once.
What are Your Favorite Soul Songs? Win a FREE Seal CD!
Gather wants to know, what are your favorite soul songs? Share your favorites from any decade. From your recommendations, the Gather Editorial Team will select their Top 10 favorites.
Three respondents who share their favorites by December 27th will be drawn to receive a copy of Seal's new CD, Soul.
Winner of $20 gift card announced/new contest announcement
Dan Tomkins is having a pinging contest. December pinging contest rules!
The year is about over. A new year, a new beginning. So ping Dan and tell him what is your new year resolutions for 2009!!
Gosh, this is so simple! There are no limits to how many pings, and you can ping everyday with a different resolution. Again, winners will be chosen by random.
December Pinging Contest. This month's theme is New Year Resolutions
Deadline: Dec 31, 2008
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Have a Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas~
(I hope you take lots of photos on Christmas morning....)
We're so behind here that I don't know if Santa is coming Christmas morning....no tree, no stockings, etc....
I hope you and your family have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thank you and...
Everyone is getting a Santa hat for their icon..
And, not me. Am I not special enough?
Or do you have to have your actual picture up to get one?
as always some awesome suggestions.