Affiliate Disclosure

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Last Updated: January 1, 2026

A Personal Note Before the Details

Hi, Marie here. This page exists for one reason: I want to be completely upfront about how MorningRoutine.club makes money. You deserve to know when a link in a post might earn me a few cents, what that means for the recommendation, and how I keep my opinions honest even when there’s a small commission attached.

The short version: some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. I never recommend a product just because it pays. If something is bad, I will say so, paid relationship or not.

If anything below is unclear, email me at hello@morningroutine.club and I will personally answer.

Who This Disclosure Is From

This Affiliate Disclosure is published by:

Marie Honeycutt 581 Franklin Street Opelika, AL 36801 United States Email: hello@morningroutine.club

Throughout this page, “I,” “me,” “we,” “us,” or “the site” refers to me and MorningRoutine.club. “You” or “your” refers to anyone reading the site or the newsletter.

This disclosure works alongside the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Cookie Policy, and it specifically covers affiliate relationships, sponsored content, and how I make money from this site.

What an Affiliate Link Actually Is

An affiliate link is a special tracking link to a product, service, or brand. When you click one of those links and end up making a purchase, the company you bought from pays me a small commission. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use the affiliate link or go to the site directly. Nothing is added to your bill, and nothing is hidden from your receipt.

The commission usually comes out of the company’s marketing budget, not your pocket. From their side, it is cheaper than running a traditional ad, because they only pay me when an actual sale happens. From my side, it is a way to keep this site free for everyone while still putting food on the table.

The mechanics are simple. You click an affiliate link on a post or in the newsletter. Your browser is tagged with a small tracking cookie that records you came from MorningRoutine.club. If you buy something from that store within the cookie’s tracking window, which is usually 24 hours to 30 days depending on the program, the store credits the sale to my affiliate ID and pays me a percentage. That is the entire transaction.

FTC Compliance Statement

In keeping with the United States Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising,” and the FTC’s Endorsement Guides, I want to be clear with you about every material connection I have with the products and brands I write about.

A “material connection” is anything that could reasonably affect how much weight you give a recommendation, including affiliate commissions, free products, sponsored partnerships, or any other form of compensation.

By using MorningRoutine.club, you understand and agree that some posts contain affiliate links, that I may receive compensation for purchases made through those links, and that this disclosure is meant to satisfy the legal requirement that bloggers and online publishers tell readers about those relationships.

Affiliate Programs I Participate In

To be specific, MorningRoutine.club is a participant in several affiliate programs. The list below covers the main ones. New programs may be added as the site grows, and old ones may be dropped if they stop being relevant.

Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. MorningRoutine.club is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

ShareASale, Impact, CJ Affiliate, Awin, Rakuten, and similar networks. I work with several major affiliate networks that connect publishers with brands across categories like skincare, wellness, sleep, fitness, and home goods.

Direct brand partnerships. Some of the brands I love most run their own in-house affiliate programs. If I link to a product through one of those direct programs, the same disclosure applies. The post or link will be marked as affiliate where required.

Future programs. As the site grows, I may join new affiliate programs that fit the topics I write about. Anytime that happens, the relationship will be disclosed in the same clear way.

How to Spot Affiliate Links on This Site

I try to make affiliate links easy to identify so you are never surprised. You will usually see one or more of the following signals:

A short note at the top of any post that contains affiliate links, something like “This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy something through one of them, at no extra cost to you.” A clear label next to specific links, such as “(affiliate link)” or “Buy on Amazon (affiliate).” A general affiliate notice in the site footer or sidebar that links back to this page. The same disclosure language at the top of newsletter editions that contain affiliate links.

If you ever see a product link on this site or in the newsletter and you are not sure whether it is an affiliate link, you can email me and I will tell you straight. I have nothing to hide on this.

How I Choose What to Recommend

This is the part I care about the most, because it is the part that decides whether this site is worth your time.

I have to actually use it first. I do not recommend any product I have not personally tried for at least 14 days, and usually 30 or more. That rule applies to skincare, supplements, sleep tools, yoga gear, kitchen items, books, and anything else that shows up in a post.

I look at the research, not just the marketing. Before recommending a product that makes any health, skin, sleep, or wellness claim, I cross-reference the ingredient list, the science behind it, and any peer-reviewed studies I can find. If a product is mostly marketing fluff, I either say so plainly or I leave it out entirely.

I consider price and accessibility. A great product that costs three hundred dollars is not a great recommendation for most readers. Whenever possible, I try to point to options that are reasonably affordable and easy to find, with luxury picks clearly labeled as such.

Commission rate is irrelevant. Some affiliate programs pay 1 percent, some pay 30 percent. I do not pick products based on commission. Some of the products I recommend most often are from brands that pay me almost nothing or nothing at all. I would rather link to the right thing than the most lucrative thing.

I am willing to say a product is bad. If I tried something and it did not work, gave me a reaction, or felt overpriced for what it delivered, I will write that. Honest negative reviews are part of building a site readers can trust.

Sponsored Posts and Brand Partnerships

In addition to affiliate links, I occasionally accept sponsored posts and brand partnerships. A sponsored post is one where a brand pays me a flat fee to publish content that involves their product. A brand partnership is a longer-term arrangement that may include sponsored posts, social content, or product reviews.

When a post is sponsored, you will see a clear notice at the top of the post that says something like “Sponsored by [Brand Name]” or “This post is in partnership with [Brand Name].” I never accept a partnership for a product I have not tested or do not actually believe in. If a brand wants me to write something I disagree with, I turn the partnership down. That has happened more times than I can count.

Even in a sponsored post, the opinions, experiences, and recommendations are my own. The brand pays for placement and visibility, not for a particular conclusion. If you ever read a sponsored post that feels like a paid commercial, please call me out at hello@morningroutine.club. I want to keep that line clear.

Free Products and Press Samples

From time to time, brands send me products to try, sometimes called press samples or PR products. Receiving a product does not guarantee a review on the site or in the newsletter. Most products that arrive at my door never get written about, either because they did not impress me, did not fit the audience, or simply got lost in the pile.

When I do write about a product I received for free, I will note that the item was provided by the brand. Receiving a product does not change my honesty about it. If a free sample turns out to be mediocre or worse, I will say so.

How Affiliate Income Is Used

The commissions earned through affiliate links and the fees from sponsored partnerships go toward keeping MorningRoutine.club running. That includes hosting, domain renewal, email service for the newsletter, design and development costs, research subscriptions, image licensing, and the simple fact that writing this site full time is my actual job.

The newsletter is free and will stay free. Most posts are free and will stay free. Affiliate income is what makes that possible. If you have ever bought something through one of my links, even a small purchase, please know that it genuinely helps, and I appreciate it more than I can put into words.

What This Disclosure Does Not Mean

It is worth being clear about a few things this disclosure is not.

It is not a guarantee that any product will work for you. Skin reacts differently. Bodies react differently. Lives are different. A product that changed my morning may not change yours, and that is normal. Please read the Disclaimer for more on this.

It is not medical, dermatological, fitness, or financial advice. Even when I recommend a product, I am sharing personal experience and research, not professional guidance for your individual situation.

It is not a promise that affiliate links exist in every post. Plenty of posts on the site contain no affiliate links at all. Some recommendations point to brands that have no affiliate program. The presence or absence of an affiliate link does not change how genuine the recommendation is.

Your Choice as a Reader

You are never obligated to use my affiliate links. If you want to support the site, clicking through one of my links before you buy something is the easiest way, and I am grateful when you do. If you would rather go straight to the retailer, that is completely fine. The recommendation is the same either way.

If you would like to support the site without buying anything, the best things you can do are subscribe to the newsletter, share a post that helped you with a friend, leave a thoughtful comment, or send me feedback at hello@morningroutine.club. All of those mean as much as a click.

International Readers

Affiliate disclosure rules differ by country. The principles in this page satisfy the United States FTC requirements, the United Kingdom Advertising Standards Authority guidance, the European Union Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, the Canadian Competition Bureau guidelines, and the Australian Consumer Law guidance on testimonials and endorsements.

Wherever you are reading from, the rule on this site stays the same: affiliate links are disclosed clearly, my opinions stay my own, and you always know when there is a commission involved.

Changes to This Disclosure

This Affiliate Disclosure may be updated as the site grows, as I join or leave affiliate programs, or as the law changes. When meaningful changes happen, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated, and for significant changes I may post a notice on the homepage or include a note in the newsletter.

By continuing to use the site after an update is posted, you accept the revised disclosure.

Contact

If you have any question about this Affiliate Disclosure, want to know whether a specific link is an affiliate link, or want to flag a post that is not clearly disclosed, please reach out:

Marie Honeycutt 581 Franklin Street Opelika, AL 36801 United States Email: hello@morningroutine.club

I read every email personally, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thanks for caring enough to read this all the way through. Trust between a reader and a writer is a small, fragile thing, and I take it seriously every single day.

— Marie