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Planning a Hawaiian Wedding? Here are some valuable tips!

Published on 2011-09-30 15:58:07

You have dreamt your entire life of a beautiful wedding on the beach in Hawaii. The gentle breeze from the ocean, the sound of the crashing waves, the incredible tropical foliage that surrounds you. Then the big day arrives. Your friends and family have flown in from all over, the scene is set, and then [...] > read more

How much do you know about Foot Jewelry?

Published on 2011-09-15 23:01:23

What in the world IS foot jewelry you ask? Most of the people I ask have never heard of it.  Others say ”sure” because they think  it’s like a real sandal with a bottom and jewels on top.  And still others believe they’re like what hippies used to wear made out of hemp.  In all honesty, they are nothing [...] > read more

Barefoot Sandals 4 U Store on Facebook

Published on 2011-06-21 16:07:52

I may be a bit behind on what’s new but I just found out that I could have a store in Facebook’s Mall.   So, Barefoot Sandals 4 U is yet another site where we offer our handcrafted barefoot sandals.  If you have a Facebook account yo > read more

Wedding garters…an age-old custom still alive today

Published on 2011-06-10 10:55:22

Brides-to-be, are you planning to purchase a bridal garter to toss at your wedding reception?  I would love to hear back from you.  I think garters are lovely.  The tradition of having your groom remove and toss your garter goes back many years an > read more

Spring Wedding Season is Here!

Published on 2011-04-20 23:41:54

WOW – we have had an incredible first quarter here at Jewels by Jan.  This reinforces the fact that beach weddings are still very popular.  We recently had a comment from a subscriber that there’s nothing sweeter than a barefoot bride & > read more

Job Hunting in 2010

Published on 2010-10-28 22:07:38

If you are among the thousands of unemployed who are job hunting, hang in there.  After being laid off in May I  am still looking.  In doing so, I’ve discovered that job searching in 2010 is much different than it used to be.  Resumes a > read more

Need Some Halloween Costume Ideas?

Published on 2010-10-17 12:20:26

You’re probably racking your brain about now trying to figure out what to dress as for Halloween 2010.  Well, I have a few ideas for you!  Mother Nature went barefoot, just like I did for a 2009 party we attended.  Your date or your mate can > read more

Leading Moms in Business Contest Honors Top 200

Published on 2010-10-14 21:34:24

 From among thousands of contestants, Jan Hansen/Jewels- by- Jan, Co-Owner/Designer of elegant beaded foot jewelry has been ranked #143 of the Top 200 in StartupNation.com’s 2010 Leading Moms in Business competition (www.startupnation.com/leading- > read more

Could you be another Mark Zuckerberg ?

Published on 2010-10-07 11:01:43

What does Mark Zuckerberg have to do with barefoot sandals, you ask?  Obviously the highly successful venture called Facebook that made him the “worlds youngest self-made billionaire” has nothing to do with beaded foot jewelry.  Howev > read more

Wanna Feel Sexy?

Published on 2010-09-07 23:40:24

Who knew that our feet could be a sexy part of our anatomy?  When you think about all the abuse they get every single day how can they stay soft and pretty enough to have sex appeal?  Referring to a previous post entitled 12 EASY STEPS TO GET YOUR > read more

Behind the Scenes at Jewels by Jan

Published on 2010-07-09 20:47:39

I just came back to my home office desk after putting lasagna in the oven.  If you’ve never made lasagna from scratch (made your own sauce, prepared the ricotta, mix the meatballs, brown them, cook them in the sauce, then slice them, brown the > read more

July 4th – Independance from Shoe’s Day!

Published on 2010-06-29 22:10:37

As we celebrate July 4th as the day the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence let’s also declare our independence from shoes!  Let those tootsies free – wiggle them in the sand, relax and put the > read more

Walk those Pretty Feet Right into a Modeling Career

Published on 2010-06-29 20:38:38

Have you ever been told you have pretty feet?  If you have it  may be because you have  straight, well-formed toes, a nice arch and slender ankles.  I asked Roy Phill, President and Founder of  Women’sShoesNUs,  a  modeling consulting co > read more

A Great Pair of Legs Will Always get a Second Look!

Published on 2010-06-27 00:47:36

Today I’m not going to write about barefoot sandals although, it IS summer and this is the time to wear them.  I thought I would talk about legs.  There’s nothing quite as feminine and sexy as a great pair of shapely, smooth and sexy le > read more

2010 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition

Published on 2010-05-21 15:25:10

Everybody knows one. Like a super hero, she balances running a family with the heroics of running her own business. We’re talking about moms in business, of course.  Once again, StartupNation is kicking off their annual celebration of America& > read more