+ 1, but I’ll add a caveat unless there isn’t a particular charity out there already. A friend of mine lost her spouse very young and has set up scholarships for a niche activity he enjoyed in his memory. From what I can tell there isn’t a lot out there that exists in this area so I think it’s a nice way to honor his memory and don’t believe she gets anything financial out of it (pretty sure she is set with life insurance + having a decent job). But this whole charity that then donates to other charities model is super weird. |
Shut up. Are you serious or are you snarking? |
No issue someone starting their own charity. We got a grant from a fund like you described above where a widow used some of her insurance money to establish a charity in her late husband's name. The idea that someone can manage to make a tax-deductable charitable donation but isn't capable of deciding where their money should actually go |
All of her books as a whole published collection are definitely an accomplishment, much to be proud of. But you’re right, not an asset. All titles included, they probably move by the “tens” annually now, not even hundreds of copies sold anymore. The new book will have a quick burst in the thousands when it comes out, then join the rest. I think she makes decent money on podcasts. I know someone with a similarly-engaged youtube channel and when she has a few hundred thousand views on a video, I believe she makes a few thousand dollars. It adds up, even the smaller amounts from lesser-viewed uploads. That’s why they make so.much.content. Throw it all at the wall and see what sticks. It’s not sustainable though and can dry up at any moment. |
I still cringe at the thought of her printing Tyler’s name in her book dedication that early in their relationship. Embarrassing. Can’t be undone. And of all her books, the cookbook has the most long-lasting appeal. Her great-grandkids could have that one on their shelf and make the recipes and laugh at her humor and enjoy ancestor photos. They won’t be sitting around reading “For the Love” … but they will be wondering “who is Tyler?” |
Is he mentioned in the actual book? I went back and forth on whether to buy it and landed on no. The idea of the book was actually appealing to me and I listed to her podcast epidosde about food photography, which made me want to like it. But coupled with the schilling of crappy able clothes and CBD gummies, I just can't do it. |
So much to unpack so I’ll just go with “not it” and “chow”. 😂😂😂 |
No some of the recipes in the cook cook are awesome. I made some and love the jammy grilled cheese dish. Delicious. I love hearty, flavor first, Football Saturday/Sunday party food and this book is a love letter to this style of cuisine. Bets thing Jen's every written. |
Absolutely brilliant idea to interweave the various voices of Jen's "team" in email. Reminds me of parts of Bridget Jones Diary. Loved this part. "No, the TP roll post is GTG. It’s an example of my irreverance and to show my HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS that even though I appear practically perfect in every way, I’m really a small town girl just like them. Except better. And, with more mascara." OMG!!!! |
Every single person that I know who has shilled BC has aged 10 years since starting with them. Seriously. Good riddance. |
I never throw my empty TP rolls away either. They just collect because I procrastinate.
Now that Jen thinks it’s a fun quirky low executive functioning joke - I throw them all away immediately. So… thanks, Sis? |
i am so lost.
her = big sis & him = big sass? where are you finding this? |
We made it up. On this forum. Hundreds of pages ago. And it’s hilarious. |
They are just nicknames they got over the years. Jen was Big Sis first on account of her big time big sister energy. When Tyler/Trevor came onto the scene he got the nickname Big Sass on account of him being all big and sassy. |
Was BC an MLM? |