THE HIGHLIGHTS
I’m a pretty unserious content creator. While I do use affiliate links — which means I might make a small commission if you buy a product you clicked through to from my website — I don’t accept sponsorships, products, gifts or services for review.
I also do not place ads on my website. They’re so annoying!
I have a full-time job and I don’t need sponsorship money and I would much prefer to run my little website as a labor of love; not profit.
So, you can rest assured that every product I recommend to you is something I’ve purchased with my hard-earned day job dollars.
Refreshing, right?
I also refuse to use AI. Everything you see and read here on “Randi with an i” is written, photographed and created 100% by a real human (ie: me).
I avoid Photoshop and heavy digital image manipulation. While I do tone and color-correct my photos (and zap the occasional zit off my face) I will never use filters that distort or inaccurately portray my life.
THE REST OF THE DISCLOSURE POLICY
ALSO IMPORTANT! My views do not reflect those of the United States government; including the United States Department of Agriculture, the USDA Forest Service or the United States Peace Corps, nor any of my current or previous employers.
All of the images and graphics on “Randi with an i” were created specifically for this site unless otherwise cited, and are all subject to the copyright of “Randi with an i.”
“Randi with an i®” is a federally registered trademark of Randi M. Shaffer. All rights reserved.
ONCE MORE: “Randi with an i” is 100% my own, and is in no way, shape or form affiliated with the United States government; including the United States Department of Agriculture, the USDA Forest Service or the United States Peace Corps, nor any of my current or previous employers.
As a (recovering) journalist, I will always do my best to be 100 percent honest and transparent with you.
PRIVACY POLICY
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