The Holiday House Spring Boutique

Join me this weekend at the Holiday House Spring Boutique.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9-6

at Saguaro Springs

1102 E. Tuttle St.

Meridian , Idaho

(Off Locust Grove Between Chinden and McMillan)

Enter the blog giveaway for a chance to win $25 in Boutique Bucks!

Spring Scarves and Great Daily Deals Sites

Do you love all the daily deal sites popping up lately? My favorite are the ones featuring handmade items. I am amazed at the cool things that these talented artists can make.

I have had my jewelry and scarves featured on some of these sites and have loved working with the owners. Most are handmade artists themselves.

I thought it would be fun to post links to my five favorite daily deals sites. All feature strictly handmade items. I have snagged some great things at great prices from these sites and hope you will enjoy doing the same. Here they are:

Find "The Attic Light" here. Watch for my Spring Scarves on this site tomorrow (3/16/12) and several pieces of my jewelry on this site between now and Father's Day.

I also love "GiGiPetals". Find it here. http://www.gigispetals.com/ They will also feature several pieces of my jewelry between now and Father's Day.

"Sassy Steals" is another new site that I've worked with. Find them here. http://www.sassysteals.com/

"VeryJane" is a very fun site. They really feature some cute things. Find them here. http://veryjane.com/

And, of course, we can't forget "GroopDealz". Find them here, if you haven't already. http://www.groopdealz.com/index/index-alldeals

Enjoy! You should find some great things for Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day on these sites! Happy shopping.

GiGiPetals Giveaway

Check out my $25 shop giveaway running this week on GiGiPetals.



To celebrate my coupon code "JESSICABETEN" is active in my shop. Save ten percent on your entire purchase now through February 17th. Enjoy!

New Necklaces in Aluminum

Aluminum is hot right now in the hand stamping world. Sterling silver is trading at a thirty year high which is causing jewelers to look for more affordable options for their pieces. Aluminum is a great alternative, not only for it's cost, but also for it's shine. Aluminum will not tarnish like sterling tends to do.

I use 1100 Pure Aluminum in my designs which has a lower rate of skin reactions than sterling does so it is safe for your skin.

You can find links below to the new aluminum pieces I have in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92445380/mothers-washer-style-hand-stamped

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92049381/mothers-cuff-hand-stamped-and-hammered

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89742259/new-year-new-me-mindbodysoul-silver

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92934435/personalized-mothers-necklace-hand?ref=v1_other_1

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92933135/i-am-a-child-of-god-hand-stamped-square?ref=v1_other_2

My New GiGiPetals Feature

Check out my new GiGiPetals feature running this week. I'm featuring my handmade ruched scarves.

http://www.gigispetals.com/deals/show-deal

XO Gift Ideas

Check out my latest Etsy Treasury and find great "XO" Gift ideas.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODkwMjAyN3wyMDE4MDk5MTg0/xo-i-love-you?ref=pr_treasury

Blog Giveaway

Check out this review of my jewelry and enter to win this personalized Mother's Necklace!

http://green-mama-jama.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-for-love-sponsor-spotlight.html

My GiGiPetals Feature!

Have you joined GiGiPetals yet? Today is a good day to do it. They feature very cute handmade items at a discount. The other day I bought this:

http://www.gigispetals.com/deals/show-deal/id/153/valentine-s-day-vinyl-value-pack-9-kisses-and-p-s-i-love-you/

Two of my necklaces are being featured today. You can see them here:

http://www.gigispetals.com/deals/show-deal/id/184/antiqued-brass-handstamped-or-mixed-metal-valentines-necklaces/

New

HaPPy NeW YeAR!

I am working on some fun new designs to post into my Etsy shop, including Hand Stamped Cuff Bracelets. In the meantime, here are some fun things:

This songs has been stuck in my head for a week. I love this funky version (and her hairdo).



Does anyone have a resolution for Healthy Habits this year. I've loved doing this challenge in the past and am excited to see Kim has it ready for the New Year. Anyone going to do it with me?!?!
http://www.thebestyou.blogspot.com/

COUPON CODE

Enter the COUPON CODE
"JESSICABETEN"
and receive 10% off your entire purchase from my Etsy shop on
BLACK FRIDAY and CYBER MONDAY.
Enjoy!

Teacher Apples

Lots of new apples for teachers around here!

And CUTE snowflakes too!

BLACK FRIDAY

Stay tuned!

Coupon codes will be posted on BLacK FriDaY and cYbER mOnDaY for my Etsy shop. I have about 15 new necklace styles to list before then.

Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!

Holiday House Boutique TODAY!

Last Weekend of the Holiday House Boutique. Don't miss this!! You will be amazed at all of the great gift ideas.

11.11.11

Happy 11.11.11!

To celebrate, enter the coupon code "111111" at checkout

and receive 11% of your purchase in my Etsy shop, this weeekend.

Enjoy!

www.JessicaBe.Etsy.com

Holiday Boutiques Starting This Week!

Hobble Creek Boutique

Friday and Saturday

November 11th and 12th

10am-6pm

12945 W. Woodspring St.

Boise, Idaho 83713

Hobble Creek Subdivision

Off Eagle Rd. South of Chinden

http://www.hobblecreekboutique.blogspot.com/

Holiday House Boutique

Friday and Saturday

November 11th and 12th

AND

November 18th and 19th

9am-6pm

1491 E. San Pedro St.

Meridian, Idaho 83646

Saguaro Springs Subdivision

Off Locust Grove between Chinden and McMillan

http://www.holidayhouseboutique.blogspot.com/

Brookwood Country Bazaar - Starts Today!

Brookwood Country Bazaar

Northeast Corner of Eagle Rd. and Floating Feather Rd.

November 3-5

10 am -5 pm



Hand-made Crafts, Stitcheries, Home-baked Goods

Christmas Gifts, Jewelry, Scentsy, Antiques

Boutique Season

It is CrAZy over here. I have extra doors in my office, a work table on which only I can find anything, a cold, and a broken dishwasher. Must mean it's holiday boutique season, right. Here they are:

November 3-5 Brookwood Holiday Bazaar from 9-5 each day.
Inside of the BRookwood CLubhouse on the NE corner of Eagle Rd. and Floating Feather.

November 10-12 and 18-19 The Holiday House Boutique Find info here:
http://www.holidayhouseboutique.blogspot.com/

November 11-12 Hobble Creek Boutique look for info to come here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hobble-Creek-Boutique/169195316430990

These are so fun to shop! Can't wait to see you there.

New Charms for my Stamped Necklaces

I just received several new charms to add to my stamped necklaces. Here is a sneak peak.

If you aren't a fan of my facebook page yet, head on over there and "like" JessicaBe. I'm trying to get at least 25 fans on my page so I can get my URL and then the fun starts. Discounts, giveaways, contests will be coming but I need to see some action first so spread the word. Cut and paste this web address into your status box then leave me a comment about it.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JessicaBe/191144204256263

If you share the love then I'll share some too!
In the meantime, check out these new charms. Yes, there are many more. Visit my Etsy store to see them under the "Design Your Own" tab.

Available Fonts

I've acquired a few new fonts and thought I'd list a sample of each font now available.

They are:

Angelina Lowercase 1/8"

Angelina Uppercase 1/8" (Sample Coming Soon)

Aerial Lowercase 3/32"

Aerial Lowercase 1/16"

Gothic Uppercase 3/32"

Gothic Uppercase 1/16"

New Lowercase Fonts

I am so excited for these new lowercase letters! Here's my necklace that I made this morning to try the small size font out.

My New Favorite Recipe - Just In Time For Fall

I thought I'd share my new favorite recipe with you. We had it tonight and we love it! I like to serve my Black Bean Soup with homemade corn chips. Rub corn tortillas with a little E.V.O.O. and sprinkle with Kosher salt. Cut into quarteres with a pizza cutter and bake on a cookie sheet at 375 until golsen and crispy. Perfect for scooping up your soup! (Soup photo and recipe courtsey of Our Best Bites. http://ourbestbites.com/



ENJOY!

Black Bean Soup
Recipe by Our Best Bites


1 T olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3/4 C diced carrots (about 2 med carrots)
3/4 C diced celery (about 2 ribs)
1 C diced onion (about 1 sm-med onion)
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 3.5oz can green chilies
2 cans low-sodium beef broth
1 t kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin
1/2 t dry oregano leaves
1 bay leaf

Optional Toppings: sour cream, tortilla chips, grated cheese, chopped cilantro, etc.

Place a large stock pot on the stove-top and set to medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add olive oil. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and saute 4-5 minutes.

Add in the black beans, chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine and then add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.

Simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf from soup.

Place soup in a blender. (You could use an immersion blender in place of this step) Place lid on blender, but remove the stopper in the lid to let heat escape. Place a paper towel over the hole to avoid splatters.


Puree soup until completely smooth. Optionally you could pulse until a semi-chunky soup is achieved. Squeeze in the juice from one lime and pulse to combine.

Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings. Serve with extra lime wedges. Makes about 8 C soup.

Nutritional Information (1 C soup, w/o toppings):
125 calories, 2g fat, 8g fiber

Tour De Coop

Guess who's coop is going to be part of the Boise and Eagle Tour De Coop?!?!
Ours!
Saturday October 1st from 9am-3pm.
Register here: http://boisechickens.blogspot.com/

New For Fall

Remembering

Mowing Lawns and Gathering Eggs

This is what our variety pack of eggs looks like on the days that all four hens lay. I love these colors! I especially love the little hands that insists on carrying the eggs to the refrigerator. D bought a lawn mower today at a garage sale for $1 and has been busy ever since. I even managed to catch a photo of him showing me the airplane passing overhead while he mowed. I love getting to be home and catch these moments with him. I am lucky.

Boo-tique!

Mark your calendars for the Holiday House Boo-tique!

Friday and Saturday, September 16th and 17th.

Brrrrrr

I definitely felt it in the air this morning.....