Hello! In May 2009, I left the cozy confines of a social, blogging website and set up camp at WordPress. It has been wonderful and enriching to blog outside of the box, so to speak.
You’ll find that although I love to shop, it is rare that I blog about it. Instead, I relay outings to Vegas, photoshop tips, obscure incidents, cocktail recipes, etc., all the while keeping it positive and light.
I enjoy the creative process of Podcasting, and try to upload new episodes to iTunes and YouTube frequently.
Iām 45 years old, happily married wife and mother of 2 young daughters (ages 5 & 7). My husband and I run our own publishing business, producing 2 local magazines monthly. The hats I wear include Graphic Designer, Editor and Accountant.
Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to leave a comment, and I will visit your website as well.
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Jean Has Been Shopping 
Hi Jean: My son used to work in Vegas in Graphic Design. He now lives in Nebraska and is a Graphic Designer. He still has friends in Vegas and he’s recently done a few things for his friends that started a new magazine.
Thanks for wandering to my blog from Sweetiegirlz.
Your son is so talented! Looks like he has a lot of fun as a Graphic Designer!
Iām so glad to meet you, and look forward to reading more of your blogs.
LOVE your blog! Very interesting stuff…
Thank you so much, Jude!
Hi Jean, Thanks for stopping by my blog š I bet you’re pretty busy running your own business – I know what that’s like…I feel like I’m going crazy trying to tie up all loose ends to launch my online store!
Best of luck with your online store! Post the link and I’ll be sure to visit.
Hi, the website is http://www.rissyjewels.com. It’s still under construction, but we are hoping to have everything finished very soon!
Oh gosh, everything is so pretty! I’m adding you to my blogroll.
Jean: Thanks for stopping by my blog – and COMMENTING! It’s always a thrill to get a comment (which I love but feels like pulling teeth to entice folks to do it!). I blame my less-than-compelling content. š Your site, by contrast, is wonderfully entertaining and useful. Great work!
Thank you! You’re so sweet! I know what you mean about getting comments. It’s a rare treat. I’ll be sure to continue stopping by your blog.
great blog ..so entertaining
Thank you so much! Enjoy your weekend, Sean.
Love your blog Jean! I have added you to my blogroll so I can come back often!! š
Thank you, Gary! I’ve added you to mine too. Have an awesome Sunday! Are you ready for some football?!!
I’M READY!
GO BEARS!!
Hey Jean, I’ve been checking out your blog. Pretty cool! I’ll be seeing you ’round the blogosphere.
Thank you so much, Era! I will be right over to check yours out too. So nice to meet you!
Ahahahaha that Spongebob video never gets old š I love it!
Thanks Sherri! I need to work on my martini video. Haven’t been able to find white cranberry juice this year. Darn it all.
Helo Jean..Nice stuff you have got here..
LOL! Thanks, Tasneem. I hope you are talking about the impersonations and not where I accidentally flash the camera. š
That was awesome. I had to come and see what you were about since I see you almost everywhere I go. Terrific imitations.
Hahaha! Thank you! Just yesterday someone commented on YouTube that I suck. LOL! It’s definitely better to hear kind words. Now I’m REALLY on my way to your blog. š
WHAT KIND OF MAGS? KIM PETERSON WITH EASYRIDER DID A FULL PAGE LAYOUT ON MY ENGRAVING BUSINESS 2 YEARS AGO IN THE JANUARY ISSUE OF “IN THE WIND” I WAS HONORED! FOR HIM TO THINK ENOUGH OF MY BUSINESS AND ART DO IT FOR FREE. COULD YOUR MAGS OR DO YOUR MAGS DO CARTOONS?
We publish a Real Estate magazine and a Rental Guide.
That is very cool that you had a full page layout in a magazine. We haven’t added cartoons, but you never know what the future holds for us in the way of publishing. We’re entering our 21st year with one magazine and our 3rd year with the other.
I WILL WORK ON SOMETHING FOR YOUR MAD FOR FREE WILL YOU GIVE ME A LINK TO VIEW THEM SO I CAN COME UP WITH SOME IDEAS? YOU ARE IN NV. RIGHT?
OOPS NOT MAD BUT MAG, WHAT IS THE NAME OF THEM OR IT IS A SECRET?
Visit http://www.aroundtheriver.com and click on the Virtual Magazine link. We are located in Arizona, but serve parts of AZ, NV and CA. The names of the publications are Around The River Real Estate magazine, and Real Estate, Rentals & Services.
Thanks PH!
JEAN, I DID A WEB BANNER AD FOR YOUR MAGAZINE I WILL POST IT UNDER THE TITLE “AROUND THE RIVER WITH JEAN”
JEAN, GO BACK AND RE-CHECK I ADDED ONE FOR PRINT ALONG WITH THE WEB BANNER AD!
lovely site! So happy I found u through Doraz!
I’ll be back!
Cheers,
Sandy
Thank you so much, Ms. Butterton! I must check out yours as well. Happy 2010!
Nice to meet you,Jean š
You have a beautiful familly and an interessting blog too š
Have a special day!
Thank you so much! I’ll be right over to check out your blog as well.
Glad you ran across me! I can’t wait to read more of your blog…you appear to be a very fun lady š
Thank you, Steph! I’ve added you to my Favorite Bloggers list so I can pop in often.
Holy shit. I’m 44(ish), married, have kids 5 & 7, blog, impersonate Spongebob (Squidward, actually) and do accounting.
How cool are we?
Alas, I don’t produce magazines. Yet.
Get out! My long lost twin!! I’ll be right over, Kristin. How utterly cool to meet you!
I love it! What a fun blog, and you seem like a really interesting woman. I admire anyone with graphic art talent.
Blog on!
Thank you Megan “JoyGirl!”. I swung by your blog again tonight for a little inspiration. I hope you are doing well.
We publish a Real Estate magazine and a Rental Guide.That is very cool that you had a full page layout in a magazine. We haven’t added cartoons, but you never know what the future holds for us in the way of publishing. We’re entering our 21st year with one magazine and our 3rd year with the other.
+1
Congratulations, Arvel. Publishing is very rewarding. Best of luck to you.
I love your blog! I stumbled upon it and feel slightly intoxicated. It might be the liquor I’ve already consumed today, but that’s beside the point. Like I said, I love your blog!
Vodka and Ground Beef, thank you! I’m very flattered. Please continue to drink to enjoy this blog to its fullest. I’ll be right over to check out your site too. With a name like Vodka and Ground Beef, it HAS to be good! š
great blog, really enjoyed the read !
all the best Gareth
Thank you, Gareth! It is so good to reconnect with you!
So happy to have stumbled upon your blog! I’m very busy with many business aspects but hope to stop by again sometime to say hello:)
Cheers!
all the best
Carmen ~
PIX N’ TRAY
Wow! What a cool site you have, Carmen! Thank you for stopping by and delivering such a sweet message. Best of luck with your work today.
Jean —
You’re hilarious!
Best,
Amanda
Thank you so much, Amanda! And you are tremendously talented! I loved viewing your projects this evening.