Jessica Cushman Johnston

Jess lives in the heart of Montana with her husband and four kids. She's a stay-at-home mom that works in her free moments copywriting and blogging. She's passionate about family, community, adventure and keepin' it real on her new blog wonderoak.com.

Life

The awesome husband checklist: Before vs. after kids ✅

Before kids: Confesses his love for me. After kids: Says, “I will clean up this puke.”

Life

‘Wow, you sure have your hands full’

I chose these kids and I chose this life.

Toddler

Dear strong-willed child: I can’t wait to see who you become

Your voice is vibrant. Someday you will channel that strength into something that matters deeply to your heart.

Life

What my marriage needed: ‘date nights’ with couple friends

We are more whole and alive because of our couplefriends—and it all started with just one dinner invitation.

Life

Dear husband: When I forget to see you…

Today, and every day, I want you to know...you are my favorite.

Parenting

Mama, in the daily grind of life, we can still find magic

I have somehow misplaced this magic. This magic that lives and breathes and wakes up in my house every morning...

Parenting

Dear kids: Never lose hope—the world is still a beautiful place

Remember—love is always more powerful than evil.

Parenting

10 confessions of a stay-at-home-mom

4. If I get dressed and put on makeup I'm going to go somewhere.

Parenting

I couldn’t handle the pressure: I fired the Tooth Fairy

“It’s okay Mom,” he said kindly, “but can I please have the money?” ?

Life

Dear first born: Thank you for believing in me

Thank you for loving the most imperfect me, I am so very much better because of you.

Parenting

Attention: Mom brain is (very) real

Maybe I’ll get a tattoo that says, “I am not crazy, just tired.”

Life

An ode to my leggings: What would I do without your comfort?

Black stretchy pants don’t judge.