When I got laid off, I would write my friends these 15-page-long emails. This was before people had personal emails, and my friends would tell me that I was going to get them fired if I kept sending them stuff, so I started a website. Jen Lancaster emailfirefriend share on social
I don't want to limit myself as a writer. Tastes change, and I want to keep my eye on the future. Jen Lancaster changeeyefuture Change image and share on social
After we were married, we were broke. Flat broke. Not only did we not have health insurance, we could barely keep a roof over our heads, let alone have the kind of coin to throw around on onesies and Pampers. Jen Lancaster barelybreakcoin share on social
I never ever, ever say anything against my husband to anyone except my husband. Everyone gets in fights, and I think the natural propensity for women is, 'Oh I want to talk to someone.' But the minute you take what bothers you outside the bond between you and your husband, you let someone else into the relationship and that causes a wedge. Jen Lancaster bondbotherfight share on social
Remember when Japan was cool? We used to run around with 'Mr. Roboto' on our Walkmans, 'The Karate Kid' in our Betamaxes and wore T-shirts embossed with the characters for 'storm sewer' and 'dishwasher.' Jen Lancaster betamaxescharactercool share on social
You know how it's almost impossible for kids to not say what they think? That's me. I have to make the conscious effort to be situationally appropriate. Jen Lancaster consciouseffortimpossible Change image and share on social
Plaid is always cute and always will be. But only on the bottom. At the top, it makes you look like a farmer. Jen Lancaster bottomcutefarmer Change image and share on social
I'm doing a lot more handmade gifts. When I go to a party, I cook whatever it is I need to bring instead of just grabbing a bottle of wine. Jen Lancaster bottlebringcook Change image and share on social
I'm a humor writer, so I don't always present myself in the best light. Jen Lancaster humorlightpresent Change image and share on social
I believe that I have such a vanilla life. But maybe I come with a different perspective. I'm always trying to improve myself. Jen Lancaster improvelifeperspective Change image and share on social