Have a Beautiful Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to spending time with my sister Lucy and remembering her late husband Paul; this Sunday
Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo
I love seeing a single family photo hung on a wall, or taped somewhere slightly random — it feels like a surprise treat. Above, I leaned
My Friend’s Incredible Tortilla Soup
Six years ago, my friend Liz had the brilliant idea to start a soup group to help us get through a long, dark winter. Her
Etsy Finds | Cup of Jo
When I was in my twenties, if my brain was spinning, I would go down Etsy rabbit holes. I usually wouldn’t buy anything, but discovering
How Do You Introduce a New Partner to Your Kids?
On this chilly Monday, I’m hoping to ask a personal question to this wise and wonderful community: Do you have any advice on how to
36 Ways to Increase Your NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Ever wonder how you burn calories just by moving through your day? That’s NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the energy you use for things like
Questions I Find Myself Asking Since Having a Baby
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo,
Have a Relaxing Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Today, we’re honoring the nationwide economic blackout — we hope you are joining, as well! And tomorrow Freddie
How Do You Make Your Partner Feel Good?
A couple of weeks ago, I saw the cutest act of romance… Isn’t that the sweetest gesture? I love the idea that the writer’s fiancé
What’s Your Coffee Order? (Plus, a Funny Paris Story)
Whenever I head to a café, while walking arm-in-arm with a friend or dragging my grumbling preteens, I always look forward to my order: a