You’re not the only one
by Wendy Jans on November 7, 2011
When I came home with my newborn baby, to say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. I was overwhelmed with love for this miracle – this little life completely dependent on me for her very survival… Overwhelmed with fear (…)
Man-thoughts vs. woman-thoughts
by Wendy Jans on November 4, 2011
I love this…
6 Reasons cell phones are overrated
by Wendy Jans on October 26, 2011
I hate to be an old curmudgeon, but I think cell phones are seriously overrated. Here’s why:
1. You can’t multitask well with a cell phone
Remember the days when you could hold a phone in the crook of your shoulder and (…)
Weekly Discoveries: The BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe
by Wendy Jans on October 21, 2011
The fact that we had the A.C. and the heat on within the span of one week made me miss the good ol’ bipolar days in Iowa. And as I dug through my winter clothes to find something cozy to (…)
Won’t you be my neighbor
by Wendy Jans on October 18, 2011
Today I was taking my daily walk with Mira through the neighborhood. I have a route that has become a habit and I realized today, as I fixated on the fact that I always have a sweat mustache within 2 (…)
Weekly discoveries: Living in the moment and being intentionless
by Wendy Jans on October 14, 2011
Living in the moment
I have always had the bad habit of not living in the moment. In fact, I’ve lived my life making sure I always had things to look forward to. Whether it’s a really great gig, a friend (…)
Is dreaming the dream better than living the dream?
by Wendy Jans on October 11, 2011
For a long time, I dreamed.
I would drive around town with my music cranked, singing at the top of my lungs – the movie of my dream playing in my head.
In my dream, I was somebody. My name was in (…)
Weekly (re)discoveries: Crock pot chicken and baby wearing
by Wendy Jans on October 7, 2011
The crock pot
Back when we were renovating our kitchen, I relied heavily on the crock pot. The crock pot allowed me to create either undercooked slop, or concoctions that had been cooked into mushy oblivion. (…)
On the day that you were born…
by Wendy Jans on October 5, 2011
It’s been ten weeks since I became a mommy to the most beautiful little girl in the world and I’m finally coming up for air… so excited to share the amazing experience of her birth.
Miss Miranda Paige Jans was already (…)
Lullaby (original song)
by Wendy Jans on June 20, 2011
As you may know, I am very close to meeting my baby girl and I couldn’t be more excited!
But one of the things that’s always scared me about having kids is the idea of bringing a pure, unspoiled soul into (…)
