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A Body Confusion | Cup of Jo

They don’t know exactly what is wrong with you… And this not knowing takes forever and never ends. For one thing, you have a purple

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Why I Don’t Mind When My Kids Are a Little Sad/Disappointed/Upset

When my teenagers burst into tears and slam their bedroom doors, I don’t go soothe them… It feels a little harsh to write out, but

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The Easy Lunch I’ve Been Eating Once a Week

Last year, I came to you with a humble plea: Help! What’s for lunch? I was feeling stuck, and CoJ commenters offered 500+ amazing ideas.

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Moments of Connection | Cup of Jo

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also

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Have a Delicious Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Freddie and I are staying at the upstate hotel Six Bells on Saturday night; it looks so cozy.

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Five Fun Things | Cup of Jo

Last month, I got hooked on RÕZ’s Milk Hair Serum. Applied to damp hair, the lightweight serum keeps hair silky and defined, even on rainy

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What Are Your Larry-David-Style Pet Peeves?

Have you ever been out in public when a stranger does something that drives you instantly bats, a la Larry David? A few examples, above

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Would You Wear a Matching Wedding Look?

At first, Eryka (above, left) tried on only white dresses for her wedding. “I tried on every one out there,” she said, “and ran out

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Jannelle’s Wild Birth Story Made Our Jaws Drop

“I started feeling contractions around 8 p.m.,” says Jannelle… Here’s her story: Two hours later, the contractions are coming fast and furiously. We call my

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What Money Questions Do You Have?

“I’d love for Cup of Jo to talk about financial literacy, alongside makeup recs,” commented a reader named Sarah. “The choices we make to maintain