Jess Wygle
Jess is a born and raised Iowan who has lived in Vinton for the past 10 years. She has two children, 10-year-old Landon and 4-year-old Fynnlee. Jess attended Kirkwood and UNI and now operates an in-home daycare. She considers herself an independent author and has self-published a few eBooks. She enjoys attending Landon’s sporting events, spending time with her family, as well as writing and reading in her free time.
Taking Pride in PRIDE: Educational Resources for the Whole Family
June is Pride Month.
These days, it’s hard not to be personally connected to the LGBTQ+ community, either directly or indirectly. The community is far-reaching and a part of mainstream society in 2021. And not...
Safety First: Tips for Home and Personal Protection
I’ve been single for over three years now--living alone, half the time with two young children. The true-crime fan in me has made me a bit of a worse-case-scenario type of person. I’m always...
Teaching Children Resilience Through Daily Affirmations
It all started when my son got into trouble.
And trouble is a harsh word to use. But my son being in trouble isn’t a common occurrence for us. He’s a great kid, and I’m...
TikTok Made Me Do It
I’m not (fully) ashamed to admit I jumped on the TikTok bandwagon during quarantine. It was a bright spot in the midst of a pretty dark time. If I was having a particularly rough...
The Dating Game: Connecting Through Apps
Dating. Cue collective groan.
It's both thrilling and daunting. Exciting and terrifying. We strive to find a balance between those conflicting feelings. And with that comes finding the proper outlet to begin or re-enter the...
Holiday Projects: Why Do I Do This To Myself?!
I am crazy. I am crazy. I am crazy.
My advent calendar has sat unattended for a few years now. It’s one of those adorable wooden ones with the tiny drawers. I got it on...
“You Ruined My Childhood”: Having the Santa Talk
He’s 11. For 11 years he went on whole-heartedly believing in Santa.
It happened for my son out of the blue on an October day. It wasn’t even the Christmas holiday season, but for some...
My Parent’s Keeper: Reversing Roles as Their Adult Child
My parents both suffer from a number of health ailments.
My mother struggles with her balance, walks with the assistance of a cane, and cannot drive. She depends on my dad for a lot more...
Routine is Key: The Bright Side of the School Year
Even though the back to school season has been one of mixed emotions, I can say it brings me a certain amount of excitement.
You see, I thrive on routine. Now that school is back...
I’m Losing my Baby to Kindergarten
Someone asked me today how I felt about my daughter starting kindergarten.
My first response was a chuckle, a hearty chuckle. I scoffed and I said I was going to be just fine. I said...