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What Do You Do With Summer Tomatoes?

It’s mid-August — or as it’s called in my house, Tomato Christmas. At long last, we’ve entered that magical, fleeting window when good tomatoes turn

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Five Pick-Me-Ups | Cup of Jo

I remember when Anton was two, he once grimaced for a photo and then asked, earnestly, “Was that smiling, Mama?” It can be hard to

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Two Summer Pregnancy Wardrobes | Cup of Jo

When I calculated the due date of my third baby, I realized that I’d be rocking a bump in peak summer. Trying to find cute

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A Compendium of Fun Non-Alcoholic Drinks

I’m getting reports that it’s the middle of August. I’d like to spend my remaining free time this month in one of two ways: swimming

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Freezer Contents, Ranked | Cup of Jo

Speaking of freezer pizza, I have to share a hack that makes costco cauliflower pizza absolutely decadent: first, pre-heat a pizza stone in the oven

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to a whiffle ball tournament on Long Island — they are SO excited,

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Do You Ever Visit Gardens?

Growing up, when my cousins visited Michigan, my mom and aunt would walk around public gardens, with us kids in tow. We would spend forever

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Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

Every summer, my sister, like clockwork, texts me to ask what nail polish she should get. For the past three years, my answer has been

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Help! Which Wedding Guest Dress Would You Wear?

Freddie and I are going to a fall wedding, and the dress code is “cocktail attire.” The reception will be held at a Brooklyn brewery

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The Sweetest Baby Shower Idea

This weekend, Toby, Anton, and I went to our friend Erika’s baby shower… As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we realized the baby