Dear Followers,
A lot has happened since I last wrote to you!! But I wanted to let you know that I am still around, just working on some other things.
I hope you will consider switching to my other blog: http://authorjess.blogspot.com . Thanks for being such a great reader!!
Jess
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
And the Winner Is...
Thank you to everyone who participated in my blog contest! I was glad to see so many great comments and participants.
The final date to submit was Friday; I made my drawing today in case there were any last minute entries, etc.
Congratulations to Yulya Shenka, writer for http://luckyangelandgiveaways.blogspot.com ! You are my winner!! The item that you chose will be mailed to you later this week.
For those of you who did not win, you can still take advantage of my great sale in my shop at http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com !
The final date to submit was Friday; I made my drawing today in case there were any last minute entries, etc.
Congratulations to Yulya Shenka, writer for http://luckyangelandgiveaways.blogspot.com ! You are my winner!! The item that you chose will be mailed to you later this week.
For those of you who did not win, you can still take advantage of my great sale in my shop at http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com !
Monday, April 11, 2011
Check out this amazing prize from International Giveaways - Any item of the winner\
Check out this amazing prize from International Giveaways - Any item of the winner\: "http://www.internationalgiveaways.com/2011/04/any-item-of-winners-choice-from-either.html"
I just got put into another great blog - it helps to advertise my giveaway!! Thanks so much, GustafaGiveaways!!
I just got put into another great blog - it helps to advertise my giveaway!! Thanks so much, GustafaGiveaways!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Life Re-Evaluation Contest - enter to WIN!!
Recently, I had a second round of major foot surgery on both feet that involved basically living out of my recliner for two weeks, then slowly easing back into my life.
During that time, I did a lot of soul-searching and talking with my husband. I've been taking Master's degree classes, and have learned a lot about myself and my future goals. I have realized that while there are many aspects of the tshirt business that I love, it does not adequately display my strengths or fit my life goals.
Therefore, I have decided to sell my business equipment and move into a different line of work. It hasn't been an easy decision, but one that I am moving into confidently, knowing that it is the right one to make! :)
As part of this, I am holding a special contest for all of my wonderful readers and Etsy friends! The winner will receive any item of their choice from either of my two shops: http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com or http://javajesscrochet.etsy.com .
This contest will run from today, April 6 2011, to next Friday, April 15 2011. I have listed how to earn entries below. The winner will be chosen randomly - so the more entries you have, the more likely you are to WIN! :) No purchase necessary; however, a purchase will earn you extra entries.
WAYS TO EARN ENTRIES:
1. Make a purchase from any of the following stores: http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com, http://javajesscrochet.etsy.com, or http://verypotter.etsy.com ; then, post your transaction links here. 5 ENTRIES PER $10 PURCHASED!!!!
2. Become a follower of this blog. Leave a comment to let me know that you did (or that you already are a follower). 1 entry
3. Follow me on Twitter, JavaJessPublish . Leave a comment letting me know that you did/do. 1 entry
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment with the link. 1 tweet per day. 1 comment per day.
5. Do a blog post regarding this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link. 1 post per day. 2 entries per post.
6. Share my link on Facebook, on your personal or business page. Leave a comment with a link. 1 post per day. 1 entry per post.
7. Post a comment with a link to the item you would pick if you won. 1 entry
8. Post a customer appreciation photo on our Facebook page, Java Jess Publishing. Leave a comment saying that you did. 1 entry
9. Make a donation to Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, 5529 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68106. It is a private school here in Omaha at which my mother teaches. Leave a comment with the date that you sent your donation. 3 entries
10. Make a $5 donation to Java Jess Publishing using the button below to help Java Jess cover her upcoming startup costs for her new business venture. Leave a comment with the date that you made the donation. Limit 1 donation per person. 5 entries
That's it! :) 10 ways to enter, lots of chances to rack up your entries and bump your chances of winning!! Good luck, and thanks so much for participating!!
During that time, I did a lot of soul-searching and talking with my husband. I've been taking Master's degree classes, and have learned a lot about myself and my future goals. I have realized that while there are many aspects of the tshirt business that I love, it does not adequately display my strengths or fit my life goals.
Therefore, I have decided to sell my business equipment and move into a different line of work. It hasn't been an easy decision, but one that I am moving into confidently, knowing that it is the right one to make! :)
As part of this, I am holding a special contest for all of my wonderful readers and Etsy friends! The winner will receive any item of their choice from either of my two shops: http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com or http://javajesscrochet.etsy.com .
This contest will run from today, April 6 2011, to next Friday, April 15 2011. I have listed how to earn entries below. The winner will be chosen randomly - so the more entries you have, the more likely you are to WIN! :) No purchase necessary; however, a purchase will earn you extra entries.
WAYS TO EARN ENTRIES:
1. Make a purchase from any of the following stores: http://javajesspublishing.etsy.com, http://javajesscrochet.etsy.com, or http://verypotter.etsy.com ; then, post your transaction links here. 5 ENTRIES PER $10 PURCHASED!!!!
2. Become a follower of this blog. Leave a comment to let me know that you did (or that you already are a follower). 1 entry
3. Follow me on Twitter, JavaJessPublish . Leave a comment letting me know that you did/do. 1 entry
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Leave a comment with the link. 1 tweet per day. 1 comment per day.
5. Do a blog post regarding this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link. 1 post per day. 2 entries per post.
6. Share my link on Facebook, on your personal or business page. Leave a comment with a link. 1 post per day. 1 entry per post.
7. Post a comment with a link to the item you would pick if you won. 1 entry
8. Post a customer appreciation photo on our Facebook page, Java Jess Publishing. Leave a comment saying that you did. 1 entry
9. Make a donation to Mt. Calvary Lutheran School, 5529 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68106. It is a private school here in Omaha at which my mother teaches. Leave a comment with the date that you sent your donation. 3 entries
10. Make a $5 donation to Java Jess Publishing using the button below to help Java Jess cover her upcoming startup costs for her new business venture. Leave a comment with the date that you made the donation. Limit 1 donation per person. 5 entries
That's it! :) 10 ways to enter, lots of chances to rack up your entries and bump your chances of winning!! Good luck, and thanks so much for participating!!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Another Fiverr Review: UK Free Conference Calls
If you reside in the UK, I've got another great site for you!! http://www.conferencenow.co.uk/ is a Free Conference Call site where you can make international or local conference calls for only the cost of a regular phone call!
All you have to do is dial in with your designated pin, have your contacts dial in with your designated pin, and you're all set. Not only that, but you can even set it up in email calendars such as Microsoft Outlook!
The site is run by MeetingZone Group, which is the largest independent conference call provider in the UK. During the call, you have access to several great features such as muting, locking, and getting an attendee count. There are different dial-in numbers for international calls, and you never have to set up a contract - it all goes through your standard telephone bill!
All in all, this site offers a very comprehensive site for any business who needs to make infrequent conference calls and doesn't want to have to pay a monthly contract rate. It's a very great free conference call site!
All you have to do is dial in with your designated pin, have your contacts dial in with your designated pin, and you're all set. Not only that, but you can even set it up in email calendars such as Microsoft Outlook!
The site is run by MeetingZone Group, which is the largest independent conference call provider in the UK. During the call, you have access to several great features such as muting, locking, and getting an attendee count. There are different dial-in numbers for international calls, and you never have to set up a contract - it all goes through your standard telephone bill!
All in all, this site offers a very comprehensive site for any business who needs to make infrequent conference calls and doesn't want to have to pay a monthly contract rate. It's a very great free conference call site!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Another Fiverr Review: Guitar and Amplifier Reviews
Having a father-in-law with G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), I know that there is no such thing as too much information about guitars! My father-in-law could probably spend hours just surfing the web reading about guitars and researching different styles and brands.
For guitar aficionados, there is a great website called Guitar and Amplifier Reviews (with this great review: Fender Stratocaster Deluxe ) that is chock full of great guitar information. It has reviews of just about any and every major brand of guitar out there, including the ever-popular Fender Stratocaster Deluxe . There is one great article about the Fender Stratocaster Deluxe that talks all about how to get a sound similar to Jimi Hendrix from your Fender - pretty cool!!
As guitar technology improves, it is more important than ever to make sure you do your research and read around, including on a site like Guitar and Amplifier Reviews with its wonderful review of the Fender Stratocaster Deluxe, before making your final decision on which guitar to purchase.
Now that I've found this great website, I plan on passing the link on to my father-in-law, and I recommend passing it on to the guitar lover in your life too!!
For guitar aficionados, there is a great website called Guitar and Amplifier Reviews (with this great review: Fender Stratocaster Deluxe ) that is chock full of great guitar information. It has reviews of just about any and every major brand of guitar out there, including the ever-popular Fender Stratocaster Deluxe . There is one great article about the Fender Stratocaster Deluxe that talks all about how to get a sound similar to Jimi Hendrix from your Fender - pretty cool!!
As guitar technology improves, it is more important than ever to make sure you do your research and read around, including on a site like Guitar and Amplifier Reviews with its wonderful review of the Fender Stratocaster Deluxe, before making your final decision on which guitar to purchase.
Now that I've found this great website, I plan on passing the link on to my father-in-law, and I recommend passing it on to the guitar lover in your life too!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Another Fiverr Review: Workbooks.com
My review today is for a business that is located in the UK, but one that I wish was here in the United States!!
Workbooks.com is a site that is geared towards those of us that run small- to medium- sized businesses. It has several great informational and testimonial videos on its website, and even has a live chat if you have any questions! Workbooks.com offers the ability for smaller businesses to streamline their computer applications into one amazing program that helps to track sales, marketing, AND customer service all in one easy place. It has a couple of different editions to choose from, both of which seem very affordable. You can even sign up for a free trial!!
Overall, it seems to be a very comprehensive website with a great product to offer to small- and medium - sized businesses, and I recommend it to any of my readers over in the UK!! Just head over to http://www.workbooks.com and sign up today!
Workbooks.com is a site that is geared towards those of us that run small- to medium- sized businesses. It has several great informational and testimonial videos on its website, and even has a live chat if you have any questions! Workbooks.com offers the ability for smaller businesses to streamline their computer applications into one amazing program that helps to track sales, marketing, AND customer service all in one easy place. It has a couple of different editions to choose from, both of which seem very affordable. You can even sign up for a free trial!!
Overall, it seems to be a very comprehensive website with a great product to offer to small- and medium - sized businesses, and I recommend it to any of my readers over in the UK!! Just head over to http://www.workbooks.com and sign up today!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Great Etsy Shop!
I just had to share this shop when I found it today, because I like to spread the word about other Etsy artists who I think have exceptional talent! :)
Her link is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntMarys
I love that all of her pieces have a very unique feel, and some seem to be Native American inspired. She hasn't had any sales yet on Etsy, so you could buy from her and be her first sale!!
Her link is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntMarys
I love that all of her pieces have a very unique feel, and some seem to be Native American inspired. She hasn't had any sales yet on Etsy, so you could buy from her and be her first sale!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Final Review - Magnablade
Back on December 14th, I let you know about this new product called Magnablade that I was going to try out. Here is their website:
http://magnablade.com/
I was excited to see if this product could deliver on its claims to extend razor life, as my hubs goes through a lot of razors every month, or gets so tired of going through razors that he stops shaving and starts looking like a mountain man! ;)
The first thing we noticed is that it is a nice small size, and is eco-friendly because it doesn't require a power supply. We could easily fit it into our medicine cabinet, or place it on our bathroom counter without it taking up a lot of space.
We tried two types of disposable razors on it - a "cheapy" razor, which is one that can be thrown completely away after use; and a "good" razor, one where you only throw away the blade when it is dull but keep the handle.
The product instructions recommend starting with a brand new razor for the best results, but since we were limited on time I decided to go ahead and do a little test with a "cheapy" razor that was already at the end of its life. I wanted to see if we could get at least one more use out of it. I placed it on the Magnablade for one day, then pulled it off and had my husband use it. It was a success- we got one more use out of the razor!!!
Then my husband tried a new "good" razor on it. He found that not only did the Magnablade extend the life of the razor, but he had less skin irritation from it as well!! That was probably because the blade wasn't dulling so fast like it used to, and it was a really exciting moment for us because it made my husband less likely to give up shaving because his skin had too much irritation!!
We gave a second Magnablade to my brother, and he also had similar results.
Overall, this product is truthful in its claims, and I highly recommend it!! The best traits of the product in our opinion are that:
1) It is eco-friendly - it doesn't use up batteries or electricity, saving on environmental waste.
2) It is compact - you don't need a lot of space to store it.
3) It reduces skin irritation - no more painful breakouts after shaving!
4) It lives up to its claims and actually extends the life of your razors, whether they are "cheapy" ones or "good" ones!!
They have a money back guarantee listed on the website, so I say go out and try one for yourself if you are skeptical - I think you will love it as much as we do! :)
http://magnablade.com/
I was excited to see if this product could deliver on its claims to extend razor life, as my hubs goes through a lot of razors every month, or gets so tired of going through razors that he stops shaving and starts looking like a mountain man! ;)
The first thing we noticed is that it is a nice small size, and is eco-friendly because it doesn't require a power supply. We could easily fit it into our medicine cabinet, or place it on our bathroom counter without it taking up a lot of space.
We tried two types of disposable razors on it - a "cheapy" razor, which is one that can be thrown completely away after use; and a "good" razor, one where you only throw away the blade when it is dull but keep the handle.
The product instructions recommend starting with a brand new razor for the best results, but since we were limited on time I decided to go ahead and do a little test with a "cheapy" razor that was already at the end of its life. I wanted to see if we could get at least one more use out of it. I placed it on the Magnablade for one day, then pulled it off and had my husband use it. It was a success- we got one more use out of the razor!!!
Then my husband tried a new "good" razor on it. He found that not only did the Magnablade extend the life of the razor, but he had less skin irritation from it as well!! That was probably because the blade wasn't dulling so fast like it used to, and it was a really exciting moment for us because it made my husband less likely to give up shaving because his skin had too much irritation!!
We gave a second Magnablade to my brother, and he also had similar results.
Overall, this product is truthful in its claims, and I highly recommend it!! The best traits of the product in our opinion are that:
1) It is eco-friendly - it doesn't use up batteries or electricity, saving on environmental waste.
2) It is compact - you don't need a lot of space to store it.
3) It reduces skin irritation - no more painful breakouts after shaving!
4) It lives up to its claims and actually extends the life of your razors, whether they are "cheapy" ones or "good" ones!!
They have a money back guarantee listed on the website, so I say go out and try one for yourself if you are skeptical - I think you will love it as much as we do! :)
Friday, December 31, 2010
Like Making Jewelry?
Finally, a review of a website that is right up my alley! Through Fiverr.com I was introduced to the following website:
http://www.photojewelrymaking.com/
I'm a huge artist and crafter - I've done everything from spin yarn to acrylic painting to metal etching and everything in between!! So this site is really awesome for someone like me (and I'm not gonna lie, it's tempting me to start yet another hobby lol). It contains everything you need to create photo jewelry and other photo items! That includes findings, adhesives, blanks, and so much more.
The company itself is headquartered in Michigan, where it is a family-run business. However, the company ships internationally and sells items worldwide! Their site includes great instructional videos to help any buyer learn the basics of using the supplies they purchase from the site to create their own photo jewelry. In addition, they offer an online chat feature so you can get customer service at an instant if you need it. If you sign up for their newsletter, you can receive special offers and discounts.
The site is extremely comprehensive - I didn't even realize all the different ways to make photo products!! My favorite part is that they offer home business kits for those of us who try to make a living at our small businesses - http://www.photojewelrymaking.com/homebusinesskits.aspx
Overall, I really recommend looking into this site if you love creating unique products or if you are looking for a supplemental home business idea!
http://www.photojewelrymaking.com/
I'm a huge artist and crafter - I've done everything from spin yarn to acrylic painting to metal etching and everything in between!! So this site is really awesome for someone like me (and I'm not gonna lie, it's tempting me to start yet another hobby lol). It contains everything you need to create photo jewelry and other photo items! That includes findings, adhesives, blanks, and so much more.
The company itself is headquartered in Michigan, where it is a family-run business. However, the company ships internationally and sells items worldwide! Their site includes great instructional videos to help any buyer learn the basics of using the supplies they purchase from the site to create their own photo jewelry. In addition, they offer an online chat feature so you can get customer service at an instant if you need it. If you sign up for their newsletter, you can receive special offers and discounts.
The site is extremely comprehensive - I didn't even realize all the different ways to make photo products!! My favorite part is that they offer home business kits for those of us who try to make a living at our small businesses - http://www.photojewelrymaking.com/homebusinesskits.aspx
Overall, I really recommend looking into this site if you love creating unique products or if you are looking for a supplemental home business idea!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Cool New Networking Site
The world of writing reviews for the website Fiverr.com has opened my eyes to many great new sites. I was recently asked to review a new site that is a really neat new business networking site called FoundTown.
FoundTown is located at http://www.foundtown.com/ and is currently only in its Beta stages which is why it's only located in a few towns in Texas. However, the site plans on expanding to areas all over the country next year.
The site is kind-of like Groupon meets Facebook for businesses - it's this way of connecting customers to their local businesses, and lets local businesses share specials, coupons, and giveaways right there on the site.
For customers, the best advantages are that you can get great deals from your local businesses, and it's free to join the site.
For businesses, its a great way to advertise and get your name out there for little to nothing (I am not sure if they charge businesses a fee, but even if they did I'm assuming it would be pretty darn cheap!). It's probably a heck of a lot more successful than putting your fliers up around town and hoping they get seen before they get torn down or buried!!
I hope that FoundTown comes to my area soon! In the meantime, I recommend any of you who are in the areas in Texas that are covered by the site currently would consider joining up on the site!
FoundTown is located at http://www.foundtown.com/ and is currently only in its Beta stages which is why it's only located in a few towns in Texas. However, the site plans on expanding to areas all over the country next year.
The site is kind-of like Groupon meets Facebook for businesses - it's this way of connecting customers to their local businesses, and lets local businesses share specials, coupons, and giveaways right there on the site.
For customers, the best advantages are that you can get great deals from your local businesses, and it's free to join the site.
For businesses, its a great way to advertise and get your name out there for little to nothing (I am not sure if they charge businesses a fee, but even if they did I'm assuming it would be pretty darn cheap!). It's probably a heck of a lot more successful than putting your fliers up around town and hoping they get seen before they get torn down or buried!!
I hope that FoundTown comes to my area soon! In the meantime, I recommend any of you who are in the areas in Texas that are covered by the site currently would consider joining up on the site!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Awesome new product - results to follow!
It's that time of year where many of us feel stumped about what to get the guys or gals in our lives. Recently on Fiverr I was asked to review a new product called MagnaBlade. It's this really neat little piece of equipment that extends the life of your razors using a magnetic technology.
Here is the website:
http://magnablade.com/
I was really excited to be asked to review this product, as my hubs goes through razors faster than a dog can chew a milkbone.... or something. ;) lol. But seriously, he gets so tired of dull razors nicking his face that he literally goes on "I won't shave" streaks for weeks at a time, something that I personally am not a fan of (I hate kisses that feel like I'm being poked with toothpicks!! Facial hair is sooooo gross to me). Not only that, but I hate that when I go to use my razor, I find that it has been dulled because my hubs has stolen mine to shave with once he runs out of razors!!
We just received the product yesterday, and I was really pleased with how small it is. It would fit nicely on the edge of the sink in our bathroom without taking up a whole lot of space, and it's not unattractive either. We've both watched the video on the website, and it seems simple enough to use.
So, we'll find out how this works! My hubs will be using it this week and we will get back to you. In the meantime, I'm pretty excited about this new product!
Here is the website:
http://magnablade.com/
I was really excited to be asked to review this product, as my hubs goes through razors faster than a dog can chew a milkbone.... or something. ;) lol. But seriously, he gets so tired of dull razors nicking his face that he literally goes on "I won't shave" streaks for weeks at a time, something that I personally am not a fan of (I hate kisses that feel like I'm being poked with toothpicks!! Facial hair is sooooo gross to me). Not only that, but I hate that when I go to use my razor, I find that it has been dulled because my hubs has stolen mine to shave with once he runs out of razors!!
We just received the product yesterday, and I was really pleased with how small it is. It would fit nicely on the edge of the sink in our bathroom without taking up a whole lot of space, and it's not unattractive either. We've both watched the video on the website, and it seems simple enough to use.
So, we'll find out how this works! My hubs will be using it this week and we will get back to you. In the meantime, I'm pretty excited about this new product!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Favorites Friday!
It's been a while since I've done this, so I thought it was time to re-instate Favorites Friday! :)
Here is a shop I recently discovered that I instantly fell in love with:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TitaniumRingsStudio
They have the most beautiful collection of really affordable artisan rings - perfect for wedding and engagement, or just because! I love that they have a large range of sizes that they offer, including half sizes and quarter sizes, and I love all the different colors and styles. Here is one of my favorites:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58204770/titanium-ring-sable-with-two-blue
If you are in the market for a ring, or know someone that is, I really recommend this shop!!!
Here is a shop I recently discovered that I instantly fell in love with:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TitaniumRingsStudio
They have the most beautiful collection of really affordable artisan rings - perfect for wedding and engagement, or just because! I love that they have a large range of sizes that they offer, including half sizes and quarter sizes, and I love all the different colors and styles. Here is one of my favorites:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58204770/titanium-ring-sable-with-two-blue
If you are in the market for a ring, or know someone that is, I really recommend this shop!!!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Local Apartment Fire Donations
Last night there was an apartment fire at the building in which my brother-in-law and his family live in. It appears to have started in the apartment directly below theirs. While they all made it out safely, they were unable to grab any belongings, clothes, or their family cat.
They've lost everything, and though they have renter's insurance, it will be a while before they can recover the things they have lost. In the meantime, I ask all of you to please keep their family in your prayers, and if you are in the local Omaha area or want to ship any donations, please contact me and I can give you information on how to get them to us.
For clothes, we are looking for Kids sizes 6T, 4T, and 2T and Adult sizes Women's size 22/2XL and Men's size 32/36 / XL. We also need adult shoes sizes Women's 11 Wide and Men's 12.
Other helpful donations would be: towels, hygiene/grocery items, gift cards/cash, a few toys for the kids (not a whole lot), small dog food, winter coats, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. Mostly we are looking for things they can use while they temporarily stay at a relative's house, and not as many of the big items until they are able to find another place to live (though we are willing to store some things at our house for them if we need to). The best option would be the gift cards and cash so that they are able to go get what they need when they need it, and go out for dinners so they don't have to worry about groceries as much while they stay with their relatives.
If you are interested in donating anything, please go to: http://www.javajesspublishing.com and fill out the "Contact Us" form - I try not to post my email address on the internet usually if possible.
They've lost everything, and though they have renter's insurance, it will be a while before they can recover the things they have lost. In the meantime, I ask all of you to please keep their family in your prayers, and if you are in the local Omaha area or want to ship any donations, please contact me and I can give you information on how to get them to us.
For clothes, we are looking for Kids sizes 6T, 4T, and 2T and Adult sizes Women's size 22/2XL and Men's size 32/36 / XL. We also need adult shoes sizes Women's 11 Wide and Men's 12.
Other helpful donations would be: towels, hygiene/grocery items, gift cards/cash, a few toys for the kids (not a whole lot), small dog food, winter coats, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, etc. Mostly we are looking for things they can use while they temporarily stay at a relative's house, and not as many of the big items until they are able to find another place to live (though we are willing to store some things at our house for them if we need to). The best option would be the gift cards and cash so that they are able to go get what they need when they need it, and go out for dinners so they don't have to worry about groceries as much while they stay with their relatives.
If you are interested in donating anything, please go to: http://www.javajesspublishing.com and fill out the "Contact Us" form - I try not to post my email address on the internet usually if possible.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Another website review
This is another Fiverr website review! Once again, I've been asked to review a site from the UK, so I'm sorry to all my American readers.
I recently received an order from a business called Online Connect, who sells items such as Color Photocopiers. Normally, I only blog about craft businesses, but with the economy being so bad I decided I'd go ahead and do it. :)
The Online Connect website is set up so that it is very easy to use, and you can compare several products at once. They have a wide variety of Photocopiers, Printers, and Fax Machines, as well as many other options for office equipment. Their color photocopiers selection is very expansive!!
As a business that uses a variety of printers for a variety of projects, I think it is great that there are sites such as Online Connect out there who offer such a wide variety of photocopiers and printers!
Here is their website: http://www.onlineconnect.co.uk/colour-photocopiers.html
If you have any questions about them or what they offer, there is a number at the top of their website that you can call . :)
I recently received an order from a business called Online Connect, who sells items such as Color Photocopiers. Normally, I only blog about craft businesses, but with the economy being so bad I decided I'd go ahead and do it. :)
The Online Connect website is set up so that it is very easy to use, and you can compare several products at once. They have a wide variety of Photocopiers, Printers, and Fax Machines, as well as many other options for office equipment. Their color photocopiers selection is very expansive!!
As a business that uses a variety of printers for a variety of projects, I think it is great that there are sites such as Online Connect out there who offer such a wide variety of photocopiers and printers!
Here is their website: http://www.onlineconnect.co.uk/colour-photocopiers.html
If you have any questions about them or what they offer, there is a number at the top of their website that you can call . :)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Gifts that are Ready to Ship! :)
Yep, it's that time of year when you realize you missed someone and need to get them a gift FAST!
Thankfully, Etsy has a plethora of great gift options, and I thought I'd put together a visually appealing treasury to help show them off:
Because no one actually WANTS to hit the mall on Christmas Eve...
Enjoy!!
Thankfully, Etsy has a plethora of great gift options, and I thought I'd put together a visually appealing treasury to help show them off:
'Gifts that are Ready to Ship!' by javajesspublishing
Because no one actually WANTS to hit the mall on Christmas Eve...
Generated using Treasury HTML code generator by Whale Shark Websites.
Enjoy!!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Cyber Monday SALE - Give a Great Gift for Less!
We've been running sales all weekend, and today tops off our last sale of the season - our Cyber Monday Sale! :)
Today between 9am CST and 1am CST on November 30, take advantage of 25% off ALL ITEMS IN OUR SHOPS! No exclusions - every single item is on sale for 25% off!!
We hope you will consider shopping with us and helping to support a small business who makes all of its items by hand.
To view all of our great deals, just visit our Etsy shops or come see us at:
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesscrochet
or
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesspublishing
Have a Happy Shopping Day! :)
Today between 9am CST and 1am CST on November 30, take advantage of 25% off ALL ITEMS IN OUR SHOPS! No exclusions - every single item is on sale for 25% off!!
We hope you will consider shopping with us and helping to support a small business who makes all of its items by hand.
To view all of our great deals, just visit our Etsy shops or come see us at:
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesscrochet
or
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesspublishing
Have a Happy Shopping Day! :)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Best Gluten Free Simple Cookies EVER!!!!
It's been almost a full year since I had to go gluten free (per my doc), and it's been difficult finding "goodies" that I like that aren't dry and kinda gross. The few I have found cost a whole lot more than I'd generally like to spend just to enjoy a cookie or a cupcake. :(
Yesterday, I decided to experiment with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix to make some cookies. I didn't use the chocolate cake mix because I'm also allergic to caffeine/chocolate, but I bet they would also work!
You'll laugh at how easy these are to make, yet how delicious they turn out!!
I made two versions, but once you get the hang of it you could basically make any kind of cookie you desire. :) This doesn't make a whole lot of cookies if you make them large like I do, but they are worth every single bite!
Gluten Free Super Moist Pistachio Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Pistachio Jello Pudding Mix*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together until they form a wet yet clumpy batter. Place heaping tablespoons or rounded balls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, a few inches apart since they spread a little. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bottoms have just started to brown but they are still slightly moist on top. Let cool on cookie rack.
You can still enjoy while they are warm, or just eat them cool. Either way, they are light and crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside! :)
Gluten Free Super Moist Cheesecake and Reese's Pieces Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Cream Cheese Jello Pudding*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1/2 c. Reese's Pieces
Follow same baking instructions as above!
*Since I have a gluten allergy, I have to use these specific brands. However, if you do not have a gluten allergy, you should be able to substitute a regular cake mix and a store brand pudding if you'd like!
Enjoy!! Feel free to post comments of other mixtures you try, or how they turn out for you! I think I personally will need to invest in some Betty Crocker and Jello stock lol!! ;) My next batch will probably be Coconut Cream Pie Cookies... mmmmmm....
Yesterday, I decided to experiment with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix to make some cookies. I didn't use the chocolate cake mix because I'm also allergic to caffeine/chocolate, but I bet they would also work!
You'll laugh at how easy these are to make, yet how delicious they turn out!!
I made two versions, but once you get the hang of it you could basically make any kind of cookie you desire. :) This doesn't make a whole lot of cookies if you make them large like I do, but they are worth every single bite!
Gluten Free Super Moist Pistachio Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Pistachio Jello Pudding Mix*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together until they form a wet yet clumpy batter. Place heaping tablespoons or rounded balls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, a few inches apart since they spread a little. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bottoms have just started to brown but they are still slightly moist on top. Let cool on cookie rack.
You can still enjoy while they are warm, or just eat them cool. Either way, they are light and crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside! :)
Gluten Free Super Moist Cheesecake and Reese's Pieces Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Cream Cheese Jello Pudding*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1/2 c. Reese's Pieces
Follow same baking instructions as above!
*Since I have a gluten allergy, I have to use these specific brands. However, if you do not have a gluten allergy, you should be able to substitute a regular cake mix and a store brand pudding if you'd like!
Enjoy!! Feel free to post comments of other mixtures you try, or how they turn out for you! I think I personally will need to invest in some Betty Crocker and Jello stock lol!! ;) My next batch will probably be Coconut Cream Pie Cookies... mmmmmm....
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Gearing up for the next Craft Fair!
Did you miss us at our last craft fair? You will have a chance to catch us again on Saturday, November 20th at the Ironwood Holiday Boutique!!
The Boutique runs from 9am to 3pm and is located at the Ironwood Country Club at 126th and Pacific Streets in Omaha. There will be a wide variety of vendors, and the admission fee of $1 is donated to Meals on Wheels!
We will have a booth there showcasing many of our printed designs on tote bags and some t-shirts, as well as showcasing our handspun yarns. In addition, we will be proudly introducing my husband's brand new shop of ceramics and pottery called "Very Potter"!! :)
It's sure to be a really great time, and we hope you will all consider coming out and supporting this great event and the great charity it is donating to!!
The Boutique runs from 9am to 3pm and is located at the Ironwood Country Club at 126th and Pacific Streets in Omaha. There will be a wide variety of vendors, and the admission fee of $1 is donated to Meals on Wheels!
We will have a booth there showcasing many of our printed designs on tote bags and some t-shirts, as well as showcasing our handspun yarns. In addition, we will be proudly introducing my husband's brand new shop of ceramics and pottery called "Very Potter"!! :)
It's sure to be a really great time, and we hope you will all consider coming out and supporting this great event and the great charity it is donating to!!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Upcoming Omaha Craft Fair Events
I realized after talking to all the wonderful vendors who attended my craft fair on Saturday (thanks again everyone!!) that there isn't always a lot of communication about craft fairs. So, I took some time to put together a small list of events that I knew about through other vendors or acquaintances, etc.
Here they are:
Thanks! I won't be attending all of these, but will be attending the Ironwood Boutique. :)
Here they are:
· Nov. 4th at St Joan of Arc Church. Contact person is Clarice Murnan 402.203.4121 .$35 . Set-up begins at 3pm and the show is 5-9pm
· November 11th to November 13th. Heartland Women’s Expo. Grand Island. Held at the Heartland Event Center/Fonner Park Complex. Scheduled to run from Thursday, November 11, through Saturday, November 13. The hours the show will be open to the public are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and then 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $5. More information is available at www.HeartlandWomensExpo.com
· Nov. 20th at Ironwood Country Club, 126th and Pacific in Omaha. Contact person is Diane Vacek at (402) 515-1759, dhv798@yahoo.com . $50 for 8ft table. Setup begins at 7am, show runs from 9am to 3pm.
· Nov. 20th at St Matthews Church in Bellevue. Contact person is Roxanne 402.990.2964.
· Nov. 27th at Millard South H.S. Booster Club Craft Show. Runs 9am to 4pm. No contact info.
· Dec. 3 & 4 at Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. Contact is Callahan Promotions, Inc 563.652.4529. Show runs Friday 3-9pm and Saturday 9am – 5pm.
· Dec. 4th at the Sarpy County YMCA in Papillion. It is the Strong Kids Craft Fair. Contact person is Liz 402.339.9861 stop in to the Sarpy YMCA just south of 72 & Cornhusker to get a vendor packet or more information.$30 registration fee = 10'x10' space with table and 2 chairs, additional $10 for electricity.
· Dec. 4th at Westside Conference Center. Christmas Gift & Craft Fair. Location 3534 S. 108th Street, Omaha. No Contact info.
· Dec. 4th at Benson High School. Winter Boutique. Location: 5120 Maple Street. Event Hours: 9:00 am -- 4:00 pm. Contact Phone: 402-573-9012.
· Dec. 11&12 at the Old Market in Omaha, Holiday Craft Faire. Contact person is Heidi Walz, hwalz@vgagroup.com . $375 is the cheapest table space, and it is mostly full. Show runs 10am-7pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
I also have an email list of great Etsy and non-Etsy vendors in the area that like to keep informed about craft fairs. If you want to join it, send me your email through my contact form at: http://www.javajesspublishing.comThanks! I won't be attending all of these, but will be attending the Ironwood Boutique. :)
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