Jessica Butler

Jessica Butler is the co-founder of Raise, stepmother of two, and adoptive mother of one. Prior to Raise, she was a writer on USA’s "In Plain Sight" and TNT’s "The Last Ship." She and her husband, writer/producer Warren Bell, co-created the Nick at Nite series "Instant Mom," based on her life as a stepmother. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and six-year-old son, Levon.

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Pantone's Color of the Year: Very Peri Nursery Inspo
Pantone’s Color of the Year: Very Peri Nursery Inspo
Our favorite pieces for a very modern, Very Peri nursery for your new addition. Get…
Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Muffins Are Better Than Cupcakes
A recipe for the pickiest little eaters. Chocolate chip muffins may not seem like a…
Advice From A 2nd Wife: Valentine's Edition
Advice From A 2nd Wife: Valentine’s Edition
It’s time to stop blaming the ex for everything. I’ve never loved Valentine’s Day, but…
Stop Telling Adoptees They Were Given Up Because Of Love
Stop Saying Children Were Placed For Adoption Because Of Love
Why this common explanation proves harmful to adoptees. Before my social media detox this winter,…
Easy Taco Salad
Make This Easy Taco Salad For Lunch or Dinner
Our favorite weeknight meal. We’re big on salad, and this one never disappoints. Customize this…
This Lemon Gin Fizz is the Perfect Winter Cocktail
This Lemon Gin Fizz is the Perfect Winter Cocktail
New Amsterdam Gin, St. Germain, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, tonic, Empress Gin float. This copycat…
How To Explain Family Structure To A Young Adoptee
How To Explain Family Structure To A Young Adoptee
When mainstream labels simply don’t fit. “Is she my actual aunt?” Seemingly simple questions like…
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The Best White High Chairs You Can Buy Right Now
The Best White High Chairs You Can Buy Right Now
Thirteen options for design-loving parents. I’ve never understood the urge to make children’s furniture colorful…
How To Achieve Mindfulness With A Social Media Detox
How To Achieve Mindfulness With A Social Media Detox
What I learned from deleting Instagram and Facebook for one month. My hiatus from social…
Download This Podcast By Three Nashville Moms With Non-traditional Families
Download This Podcast By Three Nashville Moms With Non-traditional Families
8 kids. 3 moms. 1 hilarious podcast. Hi My Name Is Mom, hosted by Jen…